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576 12th St, Astoria, OR, 97103
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 Oregon
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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.
“Eric at Hughes Ransom Mortuary assisted us with the funeral arrangements of my mother. He is so kind and compassionate. He guided us through the process and was with us personally, standing by our side, in the hardest moments. In the end we had the most beautiful “Celebration of Life”. Exactly what my mother would have wanted but also a very healing experience that allowed us to grieve, laugh, cry and share. The chapel and reception area was the perfect space for fellowship with family and friends. We can’t thank everyone at Hughes Ransom Mortuary enough for the compassionate care of her physical body, the funeral arrangements and the preparation of legal documents. Your care made it possible for us to move through this difficult time with an unburdened heart. For that we are so grateful.”
— Kerri Wright
“I can not thank Eric and Camille enough. They were so phenomenal and helped us along the way for my brother’s service. It takes special people to do this type of work. They were compassionate, respectful, caring, understanding and made this unbearable time easier for us. They always answered my questions. Excellent communication and friendly. I highly recommend them to anyone and everyone.”
— Stephanie Lux
“My brother passed away last month. A friend of mine had recently lost her mother and suggested that I go to Hughes-Ransom. She had worked with Cammile and told me to ask for her specifically. When I called to have my brother's body picked up from the hospital, Cammile answered the phone and right away she made me feel like me and my family were cared for and assured me that she would keep my brother safe and get him back to Seaside from Portland that day...and she did. I went into the Seaside office to meet with Cammile in person to make arrangements for my brother and was surprised at how she went above and beyond to make me feel better and make things as easy as possible for me and my family. I think that most people expect an uncaring, unfeeling and indifferent funeral director when they go into a funeral home. That was what I was expecting. This was not the case with Cammile. She was friendly, personable, compassionate and incredibly kind. My family immediately felt calmer. We actually felt better when we left the office and not at all sad. She is special and it is clear that she genuinely cares about people. I will refer anyone who will listen to Hughes-Ransom and tell them to ask for Cammile. She is truly one of a kind.”
— Kim Zechmeir
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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