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This LaVilla based business is currently operating as Hillman-Pratt & Walton Funeral Home. Established in 1900, this is the oldest funeral home in the state of Florida.

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Heaton, Heaton-Bowman-Smith & Sidenfaden Chapel , the oldest funeral home in the State of Missouri and the oldest business firm in the City of St. Joseph, was founded in 1842 by David J. Heaton at Sparta, Missouri, the former county seat of Buchanan County.

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The oldest funeral home in the United States began in 1759 in Williamsburg, Virginia, started by cabinet manufacturer Anthony Hay who made coffins as a side line. Prior to the mid 1800's, women were in charge of preparing the deceased.

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What is the oldest black funeral home in America?

Bynes-Royall Funeral Home is the oldest African American funeral home in the United States. The institution dates back to 1878, when Major William H. Royall was employed by a white-owned funeral home in Savannah. This funeral home, like so many at the time, did not serve the African American community.

Obert Funeral Home | Chipley, Florida (2024)

About Obert Funeral Home

Address

1556 Brickyard Road
Chipley, FL 32428

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Website

http://www.obertfunera…

Phone

(850) 638-2122

Overview

Obert Funeral Home is a Chipley, Florida establishment offering a broad range of funeral services to honor and commemorate the lives of the departed. The business accommodates the needs of families during the most difficult times, providing compassionate burial and cremation services, pre-planning options, grief support, and more. The funeral home fosters an environment where memories can be shared and loved ones can be remembered in a way that cherishes their unique spirit and life. Obert Funeral Home invites all to visit their facility, where they can experience the respectful and professional services they've come to be known for throughout the local community.

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Estimated prices for a Burial with a Viewing, Embalming, and a Traditional Service

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Basic services This is the fee for the basic organizational services that the funeral home will provide. This fee is generally mandatory.	$1,400
Transportation of the deceased This is the fee for the funeral home to come pick up your loved one and bring him/her to the funeral home for preparation.	$200
Embalming This is the fee for the embalming process. Embalming is generally not required if proper refrigeration is available.	$700
Staff for viewing or visitation This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a visitation or viewing. This is generally required if you would like to hold a viewing and visitation at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff.	$150
Staff for funeral or memorial service This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a funeral or memorial service. This is generally required if you would like to hold the service at the funeral home or if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service.	$150
Staff for graveside service This is the fee for the services the funeral home will provide during a graveside service. This is generally required if you will be needing any assistance from the staff for the service.	$450
Use of a hearse This is the fee to transport your loved one from the funeral home to funeral events (or between events) in a hearse.	$200
Body prep This is the fee for additional preparation of the body, such as dressing and casketing.	$250
Casket This is the cost to purchase a casket from the funeral home. You may choose to purchase a casket online or elsewhere, if you'd wish.	$2,000
Save! Buy this on Ever Loved	$1,900
Burial vault This is the cost to purchase a burial vault from the funeral home. A burial vault is required for most cemeteries, but you may choose to purchase one online or elsewhere, if you'd wish.	$1,300
Flowers This is a common price to purchase funeral flowers. You may purchase flowers through the funeral home or separately, if you wish.	$300
Printed programs This is the fee to purchase printed funeral programs. You may purchase programs through the funeral home or elsewhere, if you wish.	$150
Total estimated cost Request exact pricing.	$7,250

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