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E.P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home

Bennington, VT

A funeral home with its own crematory.

Posted July 15, 2026 Checked August 23, 2026

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628 Main Street, Bennington, VT 05201

Direct cremation

$3,705

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"Direct cremation minimum alternative container"$3,705
Sum$3,705

This covers removal of remains, transportation to crematory, service vehicle, minimum services of staff and the crematory fee is included. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee belongs to the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is, so pick that county below or ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • removal of remains
  • transportation to crematory
  • service vehicle
  • minimum services of staff
  • the crematory fee is included.

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Direct cremation minimum alternative container".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "d. Use of facilities and staff services for memorial service (without remains present) in our chapel. (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service and staff to assist with the service. $725.00 e. Use of facilities and staff services for funeral service in our chapel (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $725.00 f. Staff services for memorial service (without remains present) at other facility (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service, and staff to assist with the service.) $725.00 g. Staff services for funeral service at other facility (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $500.00 h. Equipment and staff services for graveside service. (Our services include accompaniment of remains to the cemetery, supervision of graveside service, and staff to assist with the service. $500.00 5. TRANSFER OF DECEASED FROM PLACE OF DEATH TO FUNERAL HOME (within a 35-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. 6. TRANSPORTATION $475.00 a. Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. $150.00 b. Service vehicle (e.g. Sedan) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. Prices subject to change without notice E. P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home Page 3 of 6 7. CASKETS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 8. OUTER BURIAL CONTAINERS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 9. CREMATION URNS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 10. OTHER SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE a. Memorial Package - Includes Register Book, 25 Acknowledgment Cards, 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders, 100 Programs. Additional Cards/Programs/Memorial Folders at $1 each. b. Memorial Register Book c. 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders (unlaminated) Additional Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders/Laminated Prayer Cards: d. Acknowledgement Cards (Box of 25) e. Laminated Bookmarks f. Temporary Grave Marker g. Livestream/Recording of Service h. Opening and Closing of Grave i. Tent and Chairs k. Saturday Fee l. Sunday/Holiday Fee m. Cremation Fee n. Parting Stones 11. FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME This charge includes removal of remains, basic service of staff, necessary authorization, embalming, washing, dressing of deceased, service vehicle, transportation to Airport (excluding shipping charges and shipping containers). This charge does not include visitation or ceremonies. This charge applies to shipping within the continental U.S. only. Prices subject to change without notice Range: $225.00 To $4,995.00 Range: $2,275.00 To $28,400.00 Range: $50.00 To $1,575.00"

Cremation with service

We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated July 15, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.

Immediate burial

Immediate burial with a casket or container this funeral home supplies

$4,230

This one price does include this home's least expensive casket. Any other casket costs more and is priced separately at the funeral home.

This is the price this home posts for this package, as one total.

How this adds up
"Immediate burial with minimum casket (Doeskin Cloth-covered)"$4,230
Sum$4,230

This covers removal of remains, transportation to cemetery, service vehicle and basic services of staff. It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee belongs to the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is, so pick that county below or ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • removal of remains
  • transportation to cemetery
  • service vehicle
  • basic services of staff

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Immediate burial with minimum casket (Doeskin Cloth-covered)".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "d. Use of facilities and staff services for memorial service (without remains present) in our chapel. (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service and staff to assist with the service. $725.00 e. Use of facilities and staff services for funeral service in our chapel (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $725.00 f. Staff services for memorial service (without remains present) at other facility (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service, and staff to assist with the service.) $725.00 g. Staff services for funeral service at other facility (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $500.00 h. Equipment and staff services for graveside service. (Our services include accompaniment of remains to the cemetery, supervision of graveside service, and staff to assist with the service. $500.00 5. TRANSFER OF DECEASED FROM PLACE OF DEATH TO FUNERAL HOME (within a 35-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. 6. TRANSPORTATION $475.00 a. Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. $150.00 b. Service vehicle (e.g. Sedan) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. Prices subject to change without notice E. P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home Page 3 of 6 7. CASKETS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 8. OUTER BURIAL CONTAINERS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 9. CREMATION URNS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 10. OTHER SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE a. Memorial Package - Includes Register Book, 25 Acknowledgment Cards, 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders, 100 Programs. Additional Cards/Programs/Memorial Folders at $1 each. b. Memorial Register Book c. 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders (unlaminated) Additional Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders/Laminated Prayer Cards: d. Acknowledgement Cards (Box of 25) e. Laminated Bookmarks f. Temporary Grave Marker g. Livestream/Recording of Service h. Opening and Closing of Grave i. Tent and Chairs k. Saturday Fee l. Sunday/Holiday Fee m. Cremation Fee n. Parting Stones 11. FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME This charge includes removal of remains, basic service of staff, necessary authorization, embalming, washing, dressing of deceased, service vehicle, transportation to Airport (excluding shipping charges and shipping containers). This charge does not include visitation or ceremonies. This charge applies to shipping within the continental U.S. only. Prices subject to change without notice Range: $225.00 To $4,995.00 Range: $2,275.00 To $28,400.00 Range: $50.00 To $1,575.00"

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "d. Use of facilities and staff services for memorial service (without remains present) in our chapel. (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service and staff to assist with the service. $725.00 e. Use of facilities and staff services for funeral service in our chapel (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $725.00 f. Staff services for memorial service (without remains present) at other facility (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service, and staff to assist with the service.) $725.00 g. Staff services for funeral service at other facility (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $500.00 h. Equipment and staff services for graveside service. (Our services include accompaniment of remains to the cemetery, supervision of graveside service, and staff to assist with the service. $500.00 5. TRANSFER OF DECEASED FROM PLACE OF DEATH TO FUNERAL HOME (within a 35-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. 6. TRANSPORTATION $475.00 a. Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. $150.00 b. Service vehicle (e.g. Sedan) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. Prices subject to change without notice E. P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home Page 3 of 6 7. CASKETS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 8. OUTER BURIAL CONTAINERS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 9. CREMATION URNS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 10. OTHER SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE a. Memorial Package - Includes Register Book, 25 Acknowledgment Cards, 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders, 100 Programs. Additional Cards/Programs/Memorial Folders at $1 each. b. Memorial Register Book c. 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders (unlaminated) Additional Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders/Laminated Prayer Cards: d. Acknowledgement Cards (Box of 25) e. Laminated Bookmarks f. Temporary Grave Marker g. Livestream/Recording of Service h. Opening and Closing of Grave i. Tent and Chairs k. Saturday Fee l. Sunday/Holiday Fee m. Cremation Fee n. Parting Stones 11. FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME This charge includes removal of remains, basic service of staff, necessary authorization, embalming, washing, dressing of deceased, service vehicle, transportation to Airport (excluding shipping charges and shipping containers). This charge does not include visitation or ceremonies. This charge applies to shipping within the continental U.S. only. Prices subject to change without notice Range: $225.00 To $4,995.00 Range: $2,275.00 To $28,400.00 Range: $50.00 To $1,575.00"

Immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

$3,600

How this adds up
"Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser"$3,600
Sum$3,600

It does not cover mileage beyond the distance this list includes and certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time. The county permit fee belongs to the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is, so pick that county below or ask the funeral home. Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price covers

  • immediate burial with a casket or container the family provides

What this home's price does not cover

  • mileage beyond the distance this list includes
  • certified copies of the death certificate, which are priced one at a time

This price is the home's own package, the one it calls "Immediate burial with container provided by the purchaser".

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "d. Use of facilities and staff services for memorial service (without remains present) in our chapel. (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service and staff to assist with the service. $725.00 e. Use of facilities and staff services for funeral service in our chapel (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $725.00 f. Staff services for memorial service (without remains present) at other facility (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service, and staff to assist with the service.) $725.00 g. Staff services for funeral service at other facility (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $500.00 h. Equipment and staff services for graveside service. (Our services include accompaniment of remains to the cemetery, supervision of graveside service, and staff to assist with the service. $500.00 5. TRANSFER OF DECEASED FROM PLACE OF DEATH TO FUNERAL HOME (within a 35-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. 6. TRANSPORTATION $475.00 a. Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. $150.00 b. Service vehicle (e.g. Sedan) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. Prices subject to change without notice E. P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home Page 3 of 6 7. CASKETS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 8. OUTER BURIAL CONTAINERS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 9. CREMATION URNS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 10. OTHER SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE a. Memorial Package - Includes Register Book, 25 Acknowledgment Cards, 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders, 100 Programs. Additional Cards/Programs/Memorial Folders at $1 each. b. Memorial Register Book c. 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders (unlaminated) Additional Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders/Laminated Prayer Cards: d. Acknowledgement Cards (Box of 25) e. Laminated Bookmarks f. Temporary Grave Marker g. Livestream/Recording of Service h. Opening and Closing of Grave i. Tent and Chairs k. Saturday Fee l. Sunday/Holiday Fee m. Cremation Fee n. Parting Stones 11. FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME This charge includes removal of remains, basic service of staff, necessary authorization, embalming, washing, dressing of deceased, service vehicle, transportation to Airport (excluding shipping charges and shipping containers). This charge does not include visitation or ceremonies. This charge applies to shipping within the continental U.S. only. Prices subject to change without notice Range: $225.00 To $4,995.00 Range: $2,275.00 To $28,400.00 Range: $50.00 To $1,575.00"

This list charges by the mile once the drive passes the distance its price covers. How far that is for a family is not something this figure can know, so no amount for it is in the total. The list says: "d. Use of facilities and staff services for memorial service (without remains present) in our chapel. (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service and staff to assist with the service. $725.00 e. Use of facilities and staff services for funeral service in our chapel (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $725.00 f. Staff services for memorial service (without remains present) at other facility (Our services include coordinating the memorial service arrangements, supervision of the memorial service, and staff to assist with the service.) $725.00 g. Staff services for funeral service at other facility (Our services include coordinating the funeral arrangements, supervision of the funeral, and staff to assist with the funeral ceremony.) $500.00 h. Equipment and staff services for graveside service. (Our services include accompaniment of remains to the cemetery, supervision of graveside service, and staff to assist with the service. $500.00 5. TRANSFER OF DECEASED FROM PLACE OF DEATH TO FUNERAL HOME (within a 35-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. 6. TRANSPORTATION $475.00 a. Funeral vehicle (e.g. Hearse) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. $150.00 b. Service vehicle (e.g. Sedan) (within a 20-mile radius) Additional distance will be charged at $2.00 per mile. Prices subject to change without notice E. P. Mahar & Son Funeral Home Page 3 of 6 7. CASKETS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 8. OUTER BURIAL CONTAINERS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 9. CREMATION URNS (A complete price list will be provided at the funeral home.) 10. OTHER SERVICES AND MERCHANDISE a. Memorial Package - Includes Register Book, 25 Acknowledgment Cards, 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders, 100 Programs. Additional Cards/Programs/Memorial Folders at $1 each. b. Memorial Register Book c. 100 Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders (unlaminated) Additional Prayer Cards or Memorial Folders/Laminated Prayer Cards: d. Acknowledgement Cards (Box of 25) e. Laminated Bookmarks f. Temporary Grave Marker g. Livestream/Recording of Service h. Opening and Closing of Grave i. Tent and Chairs k. Saturday Fee l. Sunday/Holiday Fee m. Cremation Fee n. Parting Stones 11. FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER FUNERAL HOME This charge includes removal of remains, basic service of staff, necessary authorization, embalming, washing, dressing of deceased, service vehicle, transportation to Airport (excluding shipping charges and shipping containers). This charge does not include visitation or ceremonies. This charge applies to shipping within the continental U.S. only. Prices subject to change without notice Range: $225.00 To $4,995.00 Range: $2,275.00 To $28,400.00 Range: $50.00 To $1,575.00"

Burial with graveside service

We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated July 15, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.

Traditional funeral service

We could not confirm a price for this service from this home's price list, dated July 15, 2026, so please check the list itself or ask them directly.

These prices do not include a casket. The casket is chosen and priced separately at the funeral home.

2 other packages this home posts

b. Use of facilities and staff services for private family viewing (Our services include

$275

It does not cover what this package covers.

How this adds up
"b. Use of facilities and staff services for private family viewing (Our services include"$275
Sum$275

Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price does not cover

  • what this package covers

c. Direct cremation with casket from our funeral home (in addition to

$3,480

It does not cover what this package covers.

How this adds up
"c. Direct cremation with casket from our funeral home (in addition to"$3,480
Sum$3,480

Any sales tax is approximate, so ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

What this home's price does not cover

  • what this package covers
These figures are ballparks for comparing homes, not quotes.

These figures are assembled from this home's own posted price list, and each one is rounded up to the next $5. Treat them as a way to compare homes, not as a quote. Only the funeral home can quote you.

What the county fee is

This fee is charged by the county where the death occurred, not the county where the funeral home is. The amount for this state is not on file here, so ask the funeral home.

In this list: in MA, 14 counties with no fee on file here; in NY, 5 counties at $40 and 57 counties charging no fee. A county not in this list charges something too; ask that county or the funeral home.

The counties of the states this one touches are in the list too, each one labeled with its state, because a death does not stop at a state line.

Certified copies of the death certificate

This home's price list does not show a price for a certified copy of the death certificate, and we have no verified government fee for this place, so please ask the funeral home or the registrar in the county where the death happened what one copy costs.

Tax is always approximate. Ask the funeral home for the exact amount.

Where to look next

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