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 charge for cremation is somewhat less than a traditional burial. However, total costs depend on the services desired by the family and products requested from the crematory. The national average cost in 2010 of a funeral that included embalming, casket, vault and other commonly selected services was $7,755.he scattering or burial of cremated remains at sea must take place at least three nautical miles from land. A burial/scatter at sea notification form must be filed within 30 days after the scattering with the appropriate Environmental Protection Agency Regional Office.