Tri-State Funeral Services
1505 Kenilworth Avenue Northeast, Washington, DC, 20019
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 District of Columbia
$3,493 – $10,987
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,493–$10,987. 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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“THANK YOU TRISTATE FUNERAL HOME : My nephew was tragically taken from us too soon, and I was left to handle his going home service here in the states and back home in Cameroon . From the time I called Mr. Milton my experience was stellar . Mya welcomed me with open arms made herself available around the clock not to mention her professional, compassionate and knowledgeable spirit made this process so much easier. There are not enough words to express how grateful me and my family are for you all.”
— CINDY AKINOLA
“Mr T took great care of our mother. He is a blessing, made the worse time of our life less painful. Forever Thankful. Family of Elmira Bell”
— Cynthia Jones
“MILTON TOOK MY MONEY ON NOV 12 , AND REFUSED TO CREAMATE MY MOM , HE PRACTICE DIRTY BUSINESS , STILL TILL THIS DAY ON DEC. 4 I HAVE NOT GOTTON MY MOMS DYING WISH ASHES .”
— DIPLOMAT CORPORATION
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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