Meda
386 N Maple St, Van, TX, 75790
License #3014
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.
Average in Texas
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. 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.
“Hilliard funeral home handled my mother's cremation after she passed at Mother Frances in Tyler. The staff were so calm and pleasant and compassionate. They didn't mind when I called with questions I forgot to ask or when I needed help with the forms. They made a very difficult life event less stressful. When I was nervous about carrying the urn to my car because of nerves, a worker didn't hesitate at all to offer to walk it to my car for me. Their staff was wonderful and care was genuine. They also had very reasonable costs.”
— Jeannie Ybarra
“Beyond friendly people who are super helpful with everything. Was able to take care of a family member while I was put of state and they handled every so well and professionally! Thank you for the kind customer service and making the whole process very easy for our family!”
— Kyle Kromer
“My father passed away a week ago. My brother and I had to drive out here from New Orleans and have been to so many funeral homes cause they were all charging to much money. And then we thought we find one that was reasonable just to be mislead and they came up with so many other things for charging double after driving an hour and half away I was more than disappointed and determined to find a place that did not. play games. And my husband found this place. Let me tell everyone they were the most nicest sincere beautiful family you could meet. It was important for me to write this so people who lost someone could hopefully when trying to decide what place to go to and not be mislead or played on at your weakest moment know this is the place you want to go to.”
— Shannon Brite
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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