How much does direct cremation cost?

Direct cremation includes:  removal from place of death; arrangements; placing obituaries in newspapers (but not the newspaper charges (if any); container for deceased to be placed in for creamation; on-site refrigeration for up to 48 hours; cremation process, which is performed by Jackie on-site; obtaining necessary and required permits and authorizations required; an inexpensive urn (if another isn't desired); filing of insurance forms; applying for VA benefits; a private family identification viewing;  currently $1,995.00.  "If an individual qualifies for a Medicaid funeral, we are an authorized funeral provider." 

Is your funeral home locally owned and operated?
The Buckheit Funeral Chapel and Crematory, Inc is locally owned and operated by Jacquelyn A. "Jackie" Buckheit.  Jackie is a native of Tioga County and employs a number of associates to assist her in caring for families in need.  Current staff include:  Richard "Rich" Vacula, Keith Graver, William "Bill" Herbst, Margaret "Peg" Cleveland, Carl Steingraber,  Marlene Herbst and Donald Noblit.