Meeting Type: BCC Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 2/19/2026
Item Status: New
From: Kelly Childress, Council on Aging Coordinator
Submitted by: Beverly Johnson, Council on Aging Administrative Support
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ITEM TITLE
Title
Contract for Professional Services with Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. for Provision of Indigent Burial / Cremation Services
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STAFF RECOMMENDATION
Recommendation
Authorize the Chairman to execute a Contract for Professional Services between the Baldwin County Commission and Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. for the provision of indigent burial/cremation services for Baldwin County.
The Contract shall commence on April 1, 2026, and will remain in effect for thirty-six (36) months.
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BACKGROUND INFORMATION
Background: In accordance with Section 38-8-2 of the Code of Alabama (1975), Baldwin County provides burial/cremation of indigent persons in the County (#6.1 Indigent Cremation/Burial Policy). The previous contract for indigent burial/cremation services is set to expire March 31, 2026.
To accommodate future requests for indigent services, Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. has provided a quote (Exhibit A attached) as follows:
1. Burial for $995.00, to include the basic service of funeral director and staff, filing necessary legal documents, transportation of body/remains from the Baldwin County Coroner’s facility or other funeral home in Baldwin County to Contractor’s facility, performing embalming process, sanitary care and dressing of remains, providing minimum casket, minimum vault, plot, opening/closing of gravesite and minimum grave marker (lettered and installed).
2. Cremation for $495.00, to include the basic service of funeral director and staff, filing necessary legal documents, transportation of body/remains from the Baldwin County Coroner’s facility or other funeral home in Baldwin County to Contractor’s facility, perform cremation process and providing a minimum container for the cremains. All cremains are tagged with identification according to State regulation.
The current budget for indigent services is $11,000.00. The number of indigent services varies each year. The indigent expenses in FY 2024 were $10,400.00, and in FY 2025 they were $ 8,911.00.
Previous Commission action/date: N/A
FINANCIAL IMPACT
Total cost of recommendation: Costs are fixed as outlined in the contract; however, the number of indigent burials/cremations vary. If the service agreement is approved, costs for indigent services would be $995.00 per burial and $495.00 per cremation.
Budget line item(s) to be used: 10056300.51990
If this is not a budgeted expenditure, does the recommendation create a need for funding? N/A
LEGAL IMPACT
Is legal review necessary for this staff recommendation and related documents?
No
Reviewed/approved by: Standard Contract reviewed/approved by County Attorney on 04/15/2014 KC
Additional comments: This contract for services is a renewal of an existing contract with Wolfe-Bayview, only the dates and signatures have changed. Exhibit A reflects the quote for services.
ADVERTISING REQUIREMENTS
Is advertising required for this recommendation? N/A
If the proof of publication affidavit is not attached, list the reason: N/A
FOLLOW UP IMPLEMENTATION
For time-sensitive follow up, select deadline date for follow up: N/A
Individual(s) responsible for follow up: Administration staff
Action required (list contact persons/addresses if documents are to be mailed or emailed): Administration staff to prepare correspondence, obtain the Chairman and County Administrator’s signatures on two originals. Mail both originals for full execution to:
Mr. Gary Wolfe
Wolfe-Bayview Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.
19698 Greeno Road
Fairhope, Alabama 36532
Additional instructions/notes: Admin - Tickler; Wolfe-Bayview is to keep one original and return the other original to Administration.