- Star of David Memorial Chapels - Redefining the Dignity of the Jewish Funeral Service 1236 North Wellwood Ave., W. Babylon, NY 11704 631-454-9600 - 866-95-SHALOM ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
We believe Star of David offers you the most compassionate service. Our location, next to all major Long Island Jewish cemeteries, makes us the most convenient for you as well. But we also understand the importance sensible pricing. That's why our charges for the service we provide are the lowest around. See for yourself.
Your choice of available services, merchandise and third-party charges will determine the final cost of the funeral. Click word.doc or pdf to download our General Price List (GPL). There, you will see that we have highlighted services that are frequently selected when arranging a graveside service. Remember, you have the right to choose the services and merchandise you desire. Here is a list of services typically chosen for a graveside service:
Transfer of the deceased to the funeral home
Topical disinfection
Dressing and casketing
Refrigeration
Basic arrangements fee
Supervision for the graveside service
Hearse
Please note that our basic arrangements fee of $1850 may not be declined and that certain choices you make may require that other services are provided to comply with the law (see our GPL for details or contact us). The items above total $4200 when using Star of David Memorial Chapel. Additional costs include the casket selection (see below) and third-party charges (see below). Please note, if you desire a chapel service, there is an addittional fee of $500.
MODEL
DESCRIPTION
PRICE
PICTURE
IF CHOSEN THE COMBINED PRICE WITH A GRAVESIDE SERVICE WOULD BE
The above package prices exclude the follwing cash advance items which you may need or want:
Cemetery Charge - to open the grave (anywhere from $1000-$2150 depending upon the cemetery and excluding any overtime charges) Clergy -if you would like for us to arrange for a Rabbi (usually a $600 honorarium is expected) Death Certificates - each certified copy you wish us to obtain for you costs $10-$20 each depending upon the county of death Gratuities - which we must disburse to appropriate parties on your behalf (approximately $75)
You may request these other items at an additional charge:
Limousine
Shroud
Tahara
Shomer
Testimonials
It is interesting to note that your "discount" service, offered us so much more than we've received from others from others at previous family losses, despite the fact that we had previously paid double, triple, or quadruple your fees Roberta Kalachman
I had time to prearrange my Mother's funeral. I compared prices of two local funeral parlors and found them nearly identical. I initiated a search on the internet for similar funeral services...I saved approximately 40% of the total cost that I had originally priced at other funeral homes. Thank you. Jack Hirschfield
I was hesitant at first because this really isn't the type of comparison shopping that is fun to do. However, after talking to you for ten minutes, I felt it was the best decision I made regarding this entire ordeal. Lori Schanback