Sanders Funeral Services Inc.
1701 E 4th St, Waterloo, IA, 50703
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.
“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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“Never being your loved ones here. This is a nightmare. I went here thinking I could blurry my mother in peace but Mr.Sanders made this experience horrible. If I could give him no stars I would my mother had life insurance but the company will not pay because they think he is a crook. Be careful y'all he will take advantage of your grieving and over charge you.”
— Eat, Sleep, And Think Hair
“The meat has very strange flavors, Very rare cuts and very rare meat”
— Bob Chepi
“I'm just writing this because I seen all these crazy reviews what in the world is wrong with people and why is Google letting them post horrific stuff this place is not a place to joke about it's a place that puts your loved ones to rest WOW”
— Raquel Glass
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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