Services & Pricing

Services & Pricing

A local funeral home in Essex that does it all - cremations & burials

  • Affordable cremation
  • Upfront pricing
  • New! - All catering is at cost. That's right, no mark ups! (one stipulation, we order locally from Schinkel's)
  • Movie studio quality webcasts and livestreams
  • Portable and professional quality audio devices
  • Home like facility
  • We do not offer commissions of any kind to our staff
  • No fancy billboard or creative marketing here - we're just nice folks to deal with

Download the items that funeral homes must provide

  • Access the Consumer Information Guide prepared by the Bereavement Authority of Ontario by clicking HERE.
  • Our general price list is also available to download by scrolling to the bottom of your screen or by clicking HERE.

Online signing available

We believe that making funeral & cremation arrangements is a people business. It's nice to meet the friendly faces at Kennedy's who will be looking after your loved one.


There are cases though and for various reasons that all required documents can be signed online. It's very easy for us to do. 

Cremation fee (we are a shareholder of Southwest Crematorium)

The fee for a cremation at Southwest Crematorium is $ 550.00.

Full descriptions & cost breakdowns are found in our price list.

Traditional Funeral starting with a $5985 service fee

  • Includes one day of visiting & the service next day 
  • Embalming of the deceased 
  • Free life tribute video & keepsakes 
  • Staff & and all required facilities; required vehicles & nothing you don't need
By the time you add caskets, urns, vaults, the lovely HST and other incidental charges the total cost is usually in the range of $10,000-$14,000.
It can cost more though depending on your tastes.

All done in one day service or Open House starting with a $5050 service fee

Includes everything like a traditional funeral but it's completed on one single day. Perfect for people who want time to allow your friends and family to gather. You can offer the chance for people to say goodbye. You may choose to have a formal or not so formal service as well to conclude the day. 

By the time you add caskets, urns, vaults, the lovely HST and other incidental charges the total cost is usually in the range of $8,000-$13,000.
It can cost more though depending on your tastes.

Life Celebration/cremation first starting with a $4450 service fee

  • Includes one day total consisting of visiting and the service 
  • Free life tribute video & keepsakes 
  • Staff, all required facilities & nothing you don't need 
By the time you add caskets, urns, vaults, the lovely HST and other incidental charges the total cost is usually in the range of
$ 6000-8700
It can cost more though depending on your tastes.

Graveside Service with cremation or burial starting with a $3940 service fee

  • Includes family time with your loved one prior 
  • Free life tribute video & keepsakes 
  • Music & audio (weather permitting) 
  • Master of ceremonies by our staff if needed
By the time you add caskets, urns, vaults, the lovely HST and other incidental charges the total cost is usually in the range of
$ 5000-$ 8200.
It can cost more though depending on your tastes.

Select Cremation starting with a $2355 service fee

  • Includes our unique & full estate service 
  • Family time with the deceased prior to cremation provided at no charge 
  • One free keepsake choice of the following (cards / bookmarks / candle)
A typical cremation like this at Kennedy's will cost exactly $3809.65 This would include a basic casket, the cremation fee, coroner & taxes. It can cost more depending on your tastes.

Basic Cremation starting with a $1715.00 service fee

This service is designed for people who are cost conscious.

A typical basic cremation here will cost exactly $ 3086.45. This would include a basic casket, the cremation fee, coroner & taxes. We will not add any fees after you walk in our door. Our only policy is being upfront.

You Can Never Go Back & Do It Over

Some say it’s harsh to remind you of this, but we know we must. We want you to honour your loved one in a way that allows you to look back, years from now, and be thankful that you did the best you could to honour their life. Creating a ceremony that calls together the hearts and minds of all who loved them is a gift to everyone involved. A gift of memories, a gift of healing...a truly priceless gift of peace-of-mind.


Contact us today to speak with one of our directors.

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