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415 Beaverdam Rd, Asheville, NC, 28804
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 North Carolina
$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 am a local funeral director with over 20 years of service to Western North Carolina. It has always been a pleasure to work with Lewis Memorial Park, especially with the current administrator, LeAnn. Her professionalism and attention to detail is matched by no other. She truly cares about her families and her Park. The families that she serves are constantly commenting to me about how great of a park administrator she is, and it shows in her work ethic. My only criticism would be that the park appearance has went down a bit in the past three or four months. Lewis was always an immaculately kept cemetery. The grass was always freshly mowed, and the stones were always trimmed around neatly. However, lately, I have noticed that the appearance is not quite up to particular as it had been in the past. However, even with the slack of maintenance, if I meet a family that is looking for cemetery property, Lewis Memorial Park is the first one I recommend, because I know my families will be cared for by LeAnn and her staff with the same level of compassion and care as I offer.”
— Bryan Whitson
“My Grandfather was buried almost a year ago and still doesn’t have plaque at gravesite due to these people. They will not return calls either. The burial plot has not been taken care of either. Would not want my loved ones final resting spot here.”
— Kyle Barker
“I was looking up some stuff on ancestry & wanted to find some family Graves. LeAnn was so very helpful in assisting us on this. Not sure what I would have done without her. The property was so neat & clean, very well manicured. You can see people that work there take pride in their job for the families”
— Brenda Sparks
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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