Funeral home in Congers, NY

Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service

License active · checked Sep 24, 2026

113 Lake Road East, Congers, NY 10920
Call (845) 268-6555

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Standard package, computed

$3,960

direct cremation (alternative container)

What this price covers

Included
Direct cremation (alternative container), $3,960.
Extra if needed
Refrigeration, $745, if it's needed. We don't add it to the $3,960. Ask: “Would refrigeration be needed, and when?” Cemetery or crematory fees charged by third parties, death certificates, and merchandise such as an urn or casket are extra unless a funeral home lists them.
Direct cremation (alternative container)
$3,960
General Price List effective Oct 6, 2026, retrieved Oct 9, 2026, reviewed Oct 11, 2026 · Open the document we read →
Could not re-check since Oct 9, 2026 · source: the home's published price list

Their price list, line by line

Every line is the home's own figure, checked against the document.

ItemPriceLast checked
Direct cremation (alternative container)$3,960Oct 11, 2026
Direct cremation (container provided by purchaser)$3,765Oct 11, 2026
Embalming$1,395Oct 11, 2026
Transfer of remains to funeral home$950Oct 11, 2026
Refrigeration$745Oct 11, 2026
Direct cremation and immediate burial
Direct cremation$3,765Oct 11, 2026
Immediate burial$5,565Oct 11, 2026
Basic services and care of the deceased
Other preparation of the body$495Oct 11, 2026
Facilities and staff
Facilities and staff for viewing$1,725Oct 18, 2026
corrected Oct 18, 2026

method, not a misread: Facilities and staff for viewing was published as $575, the supervision line alone; this list prices staff and facilities separately, so we publish both: Supervision of Visitation $575 plus Use of Facilities for Standard Venue Visitation $1,150 = $1,725.

The list reads: “Supervision of Visitation $575; Use of Facilities for Standard Venue Visitation $1,150”

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Facilities and staff for funeral ceremony$1,495Oct 19, 2026
corrected Oct 19, 2026

method, not a misread: Facilities and staff for funeral ceremony was published as $700, the supervision line alone; this list prices staff and facilities separately, so we publish both: Supervision of Funeral Service $700 plus Use of Facilities for Standard Venue Service $795 = $1,495.

The list reads: “Supervision of Funeral Service $700; Use of Facilities for Standard Venue Service $795”

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Facilities and staff for memorial service$1,370Oct 19, 2026
corrected Oct 19, 2026

method, not a misread: Facilities and staff for memorial service was published as $575, the supervision line alone; this list prices staff and facilities separately, so we publish both: Supervision of Memorial Service $575 plus Use of Facilities for Standard Venue Service $795 = $1,370.

The list reads: “Supervision of Memorial Service $575; Use of Facilities for Standard Venue Service $795”

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Equipment and staff for graveside service$575Oct 11, 2026
Transportation
Hearse$825Oct 11, 2026
Limousine$775Oct 11, 2026
Forwarding remains to another funeral home$3,385Oct 11, 2026
Receiving remains from another funeral home$2,760Oct 19, 2026
corrected Oct 19, 2026

misread, not a price change: Receiving remains $3,045 is the basic arrangements (basic services) charge printed just above; the receiving remains charge is $2,760.

The list reads: “RECEIVING REMAINS FROM ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME: This charge includes the Basic Professional Service Fees when Receiving Remains ... $2,760”

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Caskets and outer burial containers
Casketsfrom $195 to $21,995Oct 11, 2026
Outer burial containersfrom $3,295 to $5,495Oct 11, 2026
Standard package as we compute it$3,960Oct 11, 2026

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Facilities and license

License checked
Sep 24, 2026 against the state board

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Contact

Call (845) 268-6555

Their own number, not a tracking line. We don't record the call.

Ask them to call me
Nothing is passed on until you confirm by email.

How this works

  • Nothing is passed on until you confirm by email.
  • We phone the home with your request within 2 business days.
  • The home decides when, or whether, to call you back. If you'd rather not wait, you can call them yourself.

We'll email you a link to confirm. Nothing is passed on until you click it. This business doesn't have a partner account yet, so we'll phone them with your request within 2 business days. The home decides when, or whether, to call you back. If you'd rather not wait, you can call them yourself.