McGilley & George Funeral Home & Cremation Services
611 Chestnut St, Belton, MO, 64012
Questions to Ask When You Call
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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Missouri
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“They are a caring and compassionate company. They did everything they said they would. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend them to someone I cared about”
— Sharon Kerry
“I gave five stars so this would post but it is very far from a favorable review. My mother Margaret passed away in the early hours a Friday January 24th. We have used George's funeral home in the past and we're very pleased with the service we received so we decided to go with them for mother. Our initial contact was with this Kirk at the Grandview office. We were walked through the services that were offered and made our choice and even signed a services agreement. We decided to have a celebration of life gathering on Thursday from 6 to 8:00 p.m. I will say that that the venue there was very pleasant, very well laid out, and I believe everyone felt welcome. The problem was that my mother's ashes were not there because George's, for whatever reason, had not followed through and completed their obligation. My brother received a message as the gathering was winding down that mother would not be available until Monday afternoon. I have called numerous times and left messages I have gone by the offices numerous times and left messages for Kirk to contact me. This funeral service has lied to us, disrespected us, they have not honored their signed agreement with us, nor had the common courtesy to return my call and explain why we have been lied to so many times. The last of which was Friday January 31st at about 12:30 p.m. when I was assured that my mother's cremation would be taken care of that day at 4:00 p.m. and I could have her ashes the next day so I can complete the trip I had planned and take her home to be laid to rest among family. It is almost midnight Monday February 3rd and I have still not heard a word from Kirk nor received my mother's ashes. Very very disappointed”
— J Nichols
“They are kind and compassionate and personal. The various packages of services were explained so we could make decisions that were helpful to our celebration of life service and rehearsing our memories and they provided options for remembrances such as book markets, a photo book, etc.”
— Pamala Price
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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