Groce Funeral Home

Groce Funeral Home provides caskets, vaults and funeral service options in various price ranges. Generally, as of October, 2006, the charges for a traditional funeral total approximately $4200, with caskets ranging from $490 - $5295, and outer burial containers from $995 to $8700. There may also be cemetery fees, tax, floral arrangements, or other charges beyond the control of the funeral home. The full extent of Groce's efforts in your behalf is determined by your needs and your wishes.

Items for you to consider include:

Casket

Clothing

Chapel, Church, or Graveside service

Cemetery Space

Honoraria for clergy/musicians

Copies of the death certificate

Outer Burial Container

Viewing/visitation

Family transportation

Groce Funeral Home offers complete cremation options through our own company, Cremation Services of WNC. If you are considering cremation, you should know that there is a wide range of choices available to you.

Decisions you will need to make include:

A container or combustible casket for the body ($75) for a cardboard container or $350 to $5295 for combustible alternative caskets suitable for a public viewing).

An urn for the cremains, ranging from the included plastic urn at no additional charge, or a selection priced from $190 to $1475

Whether there is to be any viewing, public or private

Location and scheduling of a memorial service

Final placement of the cremated remains

Newspaper notices

Since the founding of Groce Funeral Home, it has been our policy to provide full information about funeral arrangements and costs. These days a variety of funeral alternatives are available and you will find that Groce's itemized funeral charges will be informative and helpful when considering service details.

A licensed representative of Groce Funeral Home is willing to answer any questions you may have. There is no fee for pre-arrangement consultation and there will never be any pressure or obligation. Please contact us for a free General Price List, Casket Price List, and Outer Burial Container Price List.

To Assist you, Groce is providing the following information:

SOCIAL SECURITY: Groce will notify Social Security by mail of a death. This will aid in stopping monthly checks. If you are entitled to benefits, please call Social Security at 828-251-9941 or 1-800-772-1213. You will need to have your and your spouse's Social Security numbers, dates of birth of minor children, and your marriage date.
VETERAN'S BENEFITS: At your request, Groce will file applications for a flag, marker, and cash burial benefits. If you have questions about dependent and/or survivor benefits, call the National Service Officer at the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center, 828-298-7911 (ext. 5331), or Buncombe County Veterans Service Officer at 828-250-5509.
INSURANCE: Insurance Companies generally require claimants statements and death certificates. Your director at Groce is familiar with the process and will assist you on request.
WILLS & PROBATE: Take the will to the Estates and Probate Division of the Clerk of Court, which is located on the mezzanine of the Courthouse. If there is no will, the closest relatives need to go to this same office to qualify to settle the estate. The estate office will assist you.