Funeral home in New City, NY
Michael J. Higgins Funeral Service Inc.
License active · checked Sep 24, 2026
321 South Main Street, New City, NY 10956Their own number, not a tracking line. We don't record the call.
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
Their price list, line by line
Every line is the home's own figure, checked against the document.
| Item | Price | Last checked |
|---|---|---|
| Direct cremation (alternative container) | $3,960 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Direct cremation (container provided by purchaser) | $3,765 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Embalming | $1,395 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Transfer of remains to funeral home | $950 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Refrigeration | $745 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Direct cremation and immediate burial | ||
| Direct cremation | $3,765 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Immediate burial | $5,565 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Basic services and care of the deceased | ||
| Other preparation of the body | $495 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Facilities and staff | ||
| Facilities and staff for viewing | $1,725 | Oct 18, 2026corrected Oct 18, 2026method, 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” |
| Facilities and staff for funeral ceremony | $1,495 | Oct 19, 2026corrected Oct 19, 2026method, 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” |
| Facilities and staff for memorial service | $1,370 | Oct 19, 2026corrected Oct 19, 2026method, 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” |
| Equipment and staff for graveside service | $575 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Transportation | ||
| Hearse | $825 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Limousine | $775 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Forwarding remains to another funeral home | $3,385 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Receiving remains from another funeral home | $2,760 | Oct 19, 2026corrected Oct 19, 2026misread, 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” |
| Caskets and outer burial containers | ||
| Caskets | from $195 to $21,995 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Outer burial containers | from $3,295 to $5,495 | Oct 11, 2026 |
| Standard package as we compute it | $3,960 | Oct 11, 2026 |
If a price here differs from what you're quoted, the funeral home's current list applies. Tell us and we'll re-check.
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Facilities and license
- License checked
- Sep 24, 2026 against the state board
Planning ahead with this home
- Prepaid plan terms
- We don't have them. Ask the home for them in writing.
- Price guarantee
- Not known to us. Ask the home.
- Cancellation and transfer
- Not known to us. Ask the home.
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