Which item is an added charge beyond the direct burial package?

• A. Hearse
• B. Local removal
• C. Local transportation to the cemetery
• D. Basic arrangements

Answer: (A)

Direct burial is the simplest, least-cost option and the price is built around the essential services needed to arrange and complete the burial. The package typically includes the funeral director’s basic services, the transfer of the remains to the funeral home, and the necessary local transportation to the cemetery as part of that setup. A hearse is a separate, specialized vehicle used to transport the casketed remains, and renting or using a hearse is usually billed as an added charge beyond the direct burial package. The other items—local removal, local transportation to the cemetery, and basic arrangements—are commonly included within the package, which is why the hearse stands out as the add-on.