Brooks Funeral Home
862 Concordia Ave, St Paul, MN, 55104
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.
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 Minnesota
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. 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
“Grateful for Brooks Funeral Home. Black owned funeral homes are vital because, how we care for those who transition is cultural. Brooks has prepared 2 of my family members and each time it was done with thoughtfulness, care for the family's priorities and informative for those of us who unfortunately lost our first family member. Grateful that the St. Paul community has this funeral home that offers dignity in these sad moments.”
— Ain Ealey
“Well they had lost my grandmothers clothing . Ms brooks said she didn’t have them and that they didn’t take clothes . Then her husband later found them . They are disorganized and also tried to charge us for a correction on death certificate but it was an error they made and acknowledged they made it… additionally I have attended several funerals here and they have limited space and ppl are often outside . I just think they are all about money with their low budget services ! Try to support black businesses and this is the thanks we got !No thanks .! I recommend summit funeral home in inver grove heights where they care about your lost loved one and are sympathetic to those burying a love one !”
— Breashia Porter
“I don't get why all these negative reviews when you all working off your emotions because your family died I know because my brother died and all I wanted to do was blame somebody ...that is not right for Brooks business my brother had his service there and Brooks was nice and so was her family while helping us when we are sad. She helped with anything we asked ..and that's her business to ask for money how she gonna help you with your family who died ..some of y'all need to think before writing about people when she helps ALL PEOPLE..my brother looked good ..”
— Omarion Davis Raleigh
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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