Wainscott was home to the last public one-room schoolhouse operating in New York until an annex was built in 2008.
Typical costs: Charges for the use of a hearse (also called a funeral coach) vary from $150-$400 or more, depending on local rates, distance traveled and hours used. If a lead vehicle is included, it can add $45-$200. A van or other utility vehicle to carry the funeral flowers can cost $55-$250.
Basic Service within the Delmarva area: $650.00. Basic services include the use of the hearse and driver for transportation from the funeral home or church to the place of interment up to 50 miles. After the first 50 miles the price will be $2.00 per additional mile.