General Price List
KORU'S CORE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
FOUNDATION OF ALL SERVICESThe following four core professional services are the foundation of our full service bundles, when KORU Cremation | Burial | Ceremony is asked to assist in all aspects of caring for your deceased person. Other service options can be added as needed.
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General Professional Services $925
Includes in-person or remote consultation(s) with a licensed Funeral Director, disposition management, 24/7 urgent availability
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Administration $625
Includes documentation, death registration, online obituary, a comprehensive estate settling program with Cadence Executor Assistance and Grief Resources, mailing of Death Certificates and discounted services for a HelpText subscription.
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Transport of Deceased Body $525
From place of death to KORU's place of practice or to a private home, 24 hours a day, any day of the week.
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Essential Care $500
Sheltering, non-invasive, natural body care (required)
KORU PROFESSIONAL SERVICES
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General Professional Services $925
Includes in-person or remote consultation(s) with a licensed Funeral Director, disposition management, 24/7 urgent availability. *Required KORU Core Professional Service charge.
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Administration $625
Includes documentation, death registration, online obituary, a comprehensive estate settling program with Cadence Executor Assistance and Grief Resources, mailing of Death Certificates and discounted Services for a HelpText subscription. *Required KORU Core Professional Service charge.
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Funeral Ceremony Planning $450
All necessary coordination and communications for traditional church service
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Custom Memorial Service Planning $650
Memorial planning fee for KORU cremation clients. Includes all necessary coordination and communications to plan a memorial service at a local venue. This includes coordinating with the service venue, caterer, celebrant or clergy person, florist, A/V specialist, memorial card orders and video slideshow requests.
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Custom Memorial Service Planning $1625
Memorial planning fee for new clients seeking only memorial services (not combined with cremation or burial services). Includes all necessary coordination and communications to plan a memorial service at a local venue. This includes coordinating with the service venue, caterer, celebrant or clergy person, florist, A/V specialist, memorial card orders and video slideshow requests.
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Full Staff, Ceremony Service $625
Licensed funeral director and attendant to manage a ceremony gathering (required for large or complex services). Additional staff and / or overtime fee +$450
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Basic Staff, Ceremony Service $450
One licensed, trained funeral director to manage a ceremony gathering
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Service Attendant 250
Trained, unlicensed attendants to attend and assist during a ceremony service. Price is per person, and up to 4 hours of time.
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Consultation Fee $195
Hourly rate after first 45 minutes for people who are exploring advanced planning options
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Expedited Services Request $500
Applies when completion of services requested within 72 hours
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Repatriation Service from $4652
Repatriation of deceased to other jurisdictions
BODY CARE OF DECEASED PERSON
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Essential Care $500
Sheltering, non-invasive, natural body care. *Required KORU Core Professional Service charge.
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Complete Personal Care $395
Bathing and dressing, cosmetics and personal grooming as requested
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Family-Assisted Dressing at KORU $695
Includes guided assistance by a licensed practitioner with family for the physical care of the deceased body, up to two hours
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Family-Assisted Body Care Offsite $425
Includes guided assistance of the physical care of the deceased body from a licensed funeral director, basic supplies for home vigil , upto one hour
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Embalming Services $775
Embalming of the deceased at a licensed, off-site facility
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Fingerprint Scan and High Resolution File From $50
High resolution scan created + stored using Eternity's Touch with personalized access to Eternity's Touch merchandise
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DNA Preservation Capsule by SecuriGene $498
Each additional capsule $250. Add-on DNA Ancestry or Health Testing starting at $165
KORU GATHERING ROOM (maximum ten people)
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Basic Use $300
Use of KORU's Gathering room for private family viewing time, up to 2 hours, Monday - Friday, 10 am - 3 pm
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Evening, Weekend or Holidays (up to 2 hours) $495
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All-Day Vigil $950
Includes 8 hours of time in the Gathering Room, Monday - Friday, between 9 am and 5 pm
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Additional Time $150/hour
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MAiD Provision $495
Applies when using room for a MAiD provision only, without engaging in other services from KORU.
TRANSPORTATION SERVICES
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Hearse Rental $675
Provision of a traditional hearse for transportation of the deceased to and from a funeral service
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KORU Service Vehicle $525
Provision of a regular van for transportation of the deceased to and from services
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Utility Vehicle $225
Delivery of flowers to cemetery or crematorium
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Transportation from Place of Death $525
24/7 service, every day of the year, within Metro Vancouver. *Required KORU Core Professional Service charge.
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Additional Transportation to Return Home for Terramation $1475
CREMATION and TERRAMATION FEES
All cremation fees include an enviro fee and a sustainably made urn
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Base Rate, Preferred Crematorium $550
The cremation takes place at West Shore Crematorium and is scheduled by the crematorium, no family present
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Expedited Cremation $965
When cremation is requested to occur within 72 hours from the date on the signed cremation authorization form, no family present
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Base Rate, Alternated Crematorium $750
Cremation takes place at Maple Ridge Crematorium and is scheduled by the crematorium, no family present
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Witness Cremation (Option A) $1545
The family chooses a day and time to be present for the start of the cremation (cremation takes place at Maple Ridge Crematorium)
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Witness Cremation (Option B) $2150
The family chooses a day and time to be present for the start of the cremation (cremation takes place at Vancouver Crematorium)
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Terramation Services at Return Home $7840
Terramation (Natural Organic Reduction) is not permitted to be offered in BC at this time. KORU has partnered with Return Home in Auburn, WA, to offer these services to Metro Vancouver residents. The price includes Return Home's terramation process (approximately 60 days), facility access for family visits during that time and packaging of the remains. The price in USD is $5450. The Canadian price will vary based on the current exchange rate.
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Terramation Laying in Ceremony $1450
Laying in of the deceased person into a terramation vessel prior to the initiation of the process, led by Return Home staff. The price is USD $1000. The Canadian price will vary based on the current exchange rate.
ADDITIONAL SERVICES & OPTIONS
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Hybrid Home Funeral Services From $1,550
For DIY families who need select services from KORU (included: General Professional Service $925 + Administration $625)
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Virtual + Hybrid Memorial Events From $1,750
With New Narrative Events
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KORU Ash Scattering Service $250
Local water scattering at location chosen by KORU, requests considered
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Shipment of Ashes within Canada $75
Through Canada Post, priority delivery with tracking
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Shipment of Ashes within BC $50
Through Canada Post, priority delivery with tracking
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Delivery of Casket $115
Local delivery within 30km
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Living Reef Memorials From $975
Ocean burial, artificial reef memorials with cremated remains, in local waters around Vancouver Island and Metro Vancouver
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Custom Memorial Cards $150
50, 4" x 6" card stock
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Custom Memorial Cards $175
50, 5" x 7" card stock
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Parting Stone Service $2375
Solidified ash services exclusively provided by Parting Stone. Additional fees may apply due to exchange rate fluctuations.
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Flower Arrangements As Selected
Custom floral arrangements using eco-practices
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Flower Disposal $50
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On-line Obituary Placement Complimentary
Obituary placement on KORU's website without restrictions on length of text or photos
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Catering varies
KORU can recommend two local caterers or work with your selected catering company for reception services