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61430 US-31, South Bend, IN, 46614
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Indiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
“I cannot thank Codee enough for everything he did for my fur baby Nala. I unfortunately had to go through this rough time twice in a year and a half & both times Palmer’s gave my babies their final goodbye. Codee was very quick to call me back to make arrangements after hours & on a Sunday. I again cannot thank you enough. Palmer’s is an amazing & compassionate business. I’ll forever be thankful to Palmer’s that I can have my fur babies by my side forever. Codee, I also want to thank you for the sympathy card I received in the mail! Palmer’s really cares about the families who come to them!”
— M K
“Our sweet boxer passed away at 12:45 am. I called Palmers, Cody was very nice even having to get up in the middle of the night to come get our furbaby. Thank you and thank you Palmers for offering the services.”
— Lindsay Mathews
“Our beloved cat, Holly passed away unexpectedly early Monday morning. We reached out to Palmer Pet Services when they opened for cremation options. They were so very kind to us and were able to take Holly in and have her ashes and paw print back to us the same day. So empathetic to our needs which was wonderful when we could do nothing but cry. Thank you so much for helping us to preserve what we could of our beloved pet of 18 years.”
— Kelly Goodzey
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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