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.
1 Charges to have a funeral home or mortuary coordinate a simple graveside funeral ceremony with only a few mourners start between $150 and $450 for a few chairs and casket-lowering equipment. 2  A larger ceremony can cost $500-$850 or more depending on location and number of staff people needed on site.