At Everest of Thunder Bay, for several years, our general prices have been based on a "Value-Added Pricing System" where Basic Services are provided for most all client families, and Additional Services (staff, facilities, administration, preparations, stationary, and automobiles) are added specific to the level of service required to perform the type of service package selected by the family. For example, a Memorial Funeral Service held in our chapel requires more staff and facilities than a Memorial Funeral Service held in a church, and a Traditional Funeral Service with a procession to a church and/or cemetery requires more services than a Memorial Funeral Service held in our chapel. This pricing structure is to ensure that we charge each family fairly and appropriately for the type of service that they have chosen.

          On occasion our service packages do not serve the needs or circumstances of the family, and in those instances we ultimately tailor the services provided and the resulting charges to what best suits the family's needs and budget.

          Historically, funeral home service fees have only represented a portion of the true overhead costs, with the balance and profit included in the casket price. Our practice is for our fees to reasonably reflect the cost of providing the staff, facilities, equipment and vehicles necessary to provide the service thus recovering as much of our true overhead as possible from the service fee. This has resulted in our having somewhat higher fees for services, staff, facilities, etc... but typically lower charges for merchandise such as caskets, containers, vaults and urns. Ultimately the total is the same as one would find elsewhere. If you are "shopping" for funeral prices, be sure to look carefully at the total, not just the individual charges, and also compare what is included and what is an extra (ie: organist, limousines, professional grief counselling, etc...). Likewise, two caskets may look very much the same, but may be totally different in construction, materials, and overall quality. Typically, (because of our higher service charges) our caskets must be compared to caskets costing 10 to 25% more at many other firms.

          Another feature of our pricing structure is that our total charges for casket and services tends to be less than the competition at the entry-level for traditional services and for cremation services. Our mid-range (where most clients purchase) is comparable to the competition, and we have more selection available for those families who are in the higher price range. Our policy is to have as much to satisfy all tastes and budgets, while at the same time keeping the lower level as affordable for those who either need or wish to economize. Likewise, for those whom have a financial hardship, we will assist in any way possible to provide dignified services that meet their needs with a price and terms that they can handle. We are here to serve as you wish to be served and within your budget.

          Individual price lists are effective the date printed on the individual price sheet. As not all prices are adjusted at the same time, effective dates do not always coincide on the various pages. Prices lists can and may change at any time without notice, and specific price quotes are generally only valid for 30 days from the date issued unless otherwise stated. Prices quoted for disbursements or any other cash advance items are not guaranteed beyond the day of quotation, as we have no control over the fees of outside services (ie: cemetery, newspaper, crematorium, etc...).

          At Everest of Thunder Bay, we are not in the banking business, and ultimately must be paid for services and merchandise provided. However, we are most flexible and terms can be easily arranged with your funeral director that will suit your needs and circumstances. Unlike many other firms, discounts on merchandise are provided for prompt payment, and payment plans can be arranged. If necessary, we can include disbursement items on our account, but cash advance items must be paid before services are rendered (ie: cemetery, crematorium, clergy, flowers, etc...). Credit Terms MUST be finalized at the time of arrangements.   For more details, please refer to our payment policy page, available in this section of our website.

          These are the services and fees normally provided for most every client family, regardless of the level of service chosen. These are the basic services and fees pertaining to the disposition of the body, and the 24 hour availability of the staff, vehicles, and facilities necessary to provide these services. Different levels of service may require additional fees as per the additional price lists.

Includes, but not limited to:

• consultations, assistance, arranging, planning and coordination of the disposition and services.
• oversee and direct all details pertaining to the disposition and services.
• handling, preparing and casketing remains.

- manpower required to perform the services.
- obtaining and registering necessary documentation.
- includes drivers, receptionists, secretarial staff, attendants, organists, housekeeping, and maintenance staff.

• services provided for every client family, regardless of type or price of service selected.
• follow-up and counselling provided at no additional charge for family up to one year from time of death.

Includes but not limited to:

• washing and/or dressing of the body
• cosmetology and/or hairdressing 
• embalming of the remains providing for disinfection, temporary preservation, and cosmetic restoration, as directed by the family. (embalming is not a requirement of Ontario law).

- Manpower and equipment (including stretchers, gloves, protective clothing, sheets, lifting assists, etc...) required for the initial removal from the place of death (or depot), and the final transfer of the remains to the place of disposition (cemetery, crematorium, or depot), and the 24 hour availability and maintenance of the same.

Includes but not limited to:

- Documentation, registration, preparation and filing of all required forms and documents pertaining to the disposition(s) and funeral services and gatherings.
- Includes all office equipment, facilities and supplies as required.

Includes but not limited to:

- Use of (or arranging for) refrigeration facilities and preparation room and all related equipment and supplies as required to hold and shelter the remains, and their handling and casketing.
- Use of arrangement offices, meeting rooms, and selection areas as required to provide for the making of funeral arrangements. Includes the provision and use of furnishings and equipment as required.
- Use of visitation areas and/or chapel, coffee lounge, washrooms, parking, etc... for viewing, evening gatherings, and receptions. Includes all necessary equipment, furnishings and supplies as required.
- Use of funeral chapel and other related facilities, furnishings, equipment and supplies for the funeral / memorial service. Also includes the use of chapel organ, sound system and related music services.

Includes but not limited to the use and availability of the:

- Utility Vehicle is typically a smaller staition wagon or mini-van, used for the securing of documents, registering, flower delivery, etc...
- Service Vehicle is either a van, suburban, or other suitable vehicle, used for the initial removal and final transfer of the remains to place of disposition.
- Lead / Clergy Car is usually a full-sized, 4-door sedan, used for transportation of the clergy to and from the service (as required), leading the funeral procession, providing additional transportation for friends and family to the cemetery, and attending at graveside services.
- Eight-Passenger Limousine is an extended luxury car, used for transportation of the family and or pallbearers to and from the service and cemetery.
- Funeral Coach is a specially built car, specifically designed for the transportation of a casket.  It is used to carry the remains to the cemetery in funeral procession, or when pallbearers are to carry the casket out to the vehicle for transportation to the crematorium.

- Includes register book (and calligraphy as available), thank-you cards, crucifixes, casket nameplates (as applicable), donation cards, bereavement literature, keepsake pouch etc.

          Thank you for joining us on our web-site, we hope that you have found it informative.

 - John-Bryan Gardiner, Vice-President, Managing Partner.