342 Mortuary

These buildings include the chapel, stained glass windows and laboratories commensurate with the overall quality. Most have combined heating and cooling systems. Plaster and drywall are used on the interior with hardwood, carpet or resilient flooring. Adequate plumbing and lighting is used throughout. Generally, the better funeral homes may include some living area. Vehicular garages should be priced separately.

The following are not included in the costs: Mortuary or kitchen equipment.

Availability of Elevators by Area for this occupancy: No

Marshall Valuation Service sections: 11 and 41.

Typical Lives:

					Class
Quality	A	B	C	D	H	M	P	S	W
Low	45	45	40	35	--	--	35	35	--
Average	50	50	45	45	--	--	45	45	--
Good	50	50	45	45	--	--	45	45	--
Excellent	55	55	50	50	--	--	50	50	--

Quality Selection Guide:

Class A (Fireproof Structural Steel Frame) and Class B (Reinforced Concrete Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Average	Face brick, stone time, austere front and entrance	Plaster or drywall, hardwood, carpet, good finishes and detail	Adequate lighting & plumbing, laboratory, incinerator	Warm and cool air (zoned)
Good	Ashlar and face brick, metal and glass, good architecture	Plaster, quality carpet, hardwood, slate, good detail and millwork	Good electrical/plumbing fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class C (Masonry Bearing Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Block or low-cost brick	Plain, minimum service functions	Minimum lighting & plumbing	Forced air
Average	Brick or block, some trim, good entrance and drive	Exposed block, plaster or drywall, carpet, acoustic ceiling, hardwood	Adequate lighting & plumbing, laboratory	Package A.C.
Good	Face brick, some trim, good exterior detail	Plaster or drywall, hardwood or carpet, good décor	Good electrical/plumbing, tiled restrooms, lab	Heat pump system
Excellent	Stone, face brick, highly ornamental	Plaster, terrazzo, carpet, hardwood, good detail and millwork	Good electrical/plumbing fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab	Warm and cool air

Class D (Wood or Steel Framed Exterior Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Stucco or siding, very plain	Plain, minimum service functions	Minimum lighting & plumbing	Forced air
Average	Stucco or siding, some trim, good entrance and drive	Plaster or drywall, carpet, hardwood, vinyl composition, acoustic ceiling	Adequate lighting & plumbing, laboratory	Package A.C.
Good	Best stucco or siding with brick trim, brick veneer	Plaster or drywall, hardwood or carpet, good detail and decor	Good electrical/plumbing fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab	Heat pump system
Excellent	Stone or face brick veneer, highly ornamental	Plaster, terrazzo, carpet, hardwood, good detail and millwork	Good electrical/plumbing fixtures, tiled restrooms, lab	Warm and cool air (zoned)

Class P (Pole Frame):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Pole frame, metal siding, finished inside, very plain	Plain, minimum service functions	Minimum lighting & plumbing, small lab	Forced air

Class S (Metal Frame and Walls):

Quality	Exterior Walls	Interior Finish	Mechanicals	HVAC
Low	Single wall, finished interior	Plain, minimum service functions	Minimum lighting & plumbing	Forced air
Average	Insulated sandwich panels	Drywall, carpet, vinyl composition	Adequate lighting & plumbing, laboratory	Package A.C.