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.
The Funeral Service: If the funeral service is held at a funeral home, a fee will be assessed for the service itself. This fee pays for use of the memorial chapel and the staff that helps manage the service and assist attendees. Typical Funeral Service cost is $450, while the average service fee for a viewing is $395.