Meda
1200 Mt Diablo Blvd #107, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596
License #FD1590
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 California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. 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.
“Stay away from this place. It was the worst experience for us. The owner Jay is rude and dealing with him was most unpleasant. He over charges and offers very little information or options. Deer Creek is not a mortuary, he is just an agent. We were charged double what any mortuary charges for the viewing. He made mistakes and tried to blame us for them and refused to do anything to make them right. Go anywhere else but here. He also has an office in Dublin so avoid that one too.”
— 41.22 Inc.
“I would leave 0 stars if I could. Do not even try calling this place because all they care about is the money. On top of the grief my entire family is going through losing our loved one, it's extremely stressful figuring out how we're going to afford cremation and mortuary services. Upon answering my phone call, the director had no compassion in his tone of voice. He hung up on me for even considering not using a rental casket. We wouldn't want our loved one anywhere near people as heartless as them.”
— Angelica Monesi
“They've been great at making things happen and helping me make decisions easier. Thanks much.”
— Alan “Al” Weedman
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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