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8730 Sims Rd, Eight Mile, AL, 36613
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 Alabama
$2,121 – $6,671
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,121–$6,671. 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.
“Parents, relatives, friends from high school n college n many others that we know buried at Vahalla. Very well kept cemetary grounds. One of us family members takes turns taking the old flowers off and putting new ones on our famalies graves about every 6 months, not counting special occasions, birthdays, Christmas, etc. Everything is kept up nicely n if u had a problem the manager will take care of it. Pleased with the cemetary upkeep. Thank you to the owners!!!”
— MariaF
“Over the last several years, I have been to a few funerals here. Within the last month, I lost both of my grandparents and the service and burial was here. Very pleased with everything and my grandparents looked very nice!! Staff was very accommodating as well!! Thank you guys for the endless support!!”
— Alyssa Mechelle
“I would NEVER under any circumstances recommend this place. Three months after the funeral, and the gravesite is still not fixed properly. We were told the "date of death" would be on the headstone within 2 weeks.....3 months later....Not only is the "date of death" not there...the headstone hasn't been put back in place!!!! This is absolutely unacceptable!!!!!!!!!! The only reason they got 1 star is because they didn't have anything lower.”
— Brenda Steadhan
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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