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710 W Cuyler St, Dalton, GA, 30720
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 Georgia
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“They went and removed flowers and everything that was on my mother's grave without notifying me they were going to do so. Fall flowers had just been put there not long before. She had an angel statue on her headstone and they took that as well. I went to put Christmas flowers out just to find EVERYTHING was gone. Not just from my mother's grave but from everyone's. I was so upset I thought I was going to have a heart attack. My mother has been there for almost 5 years and they had never done that before so why now and why without notice? I looked up cemetery rules and we and other people were not breaking the rules so why do this disrespectful thing? They threw away things that was special to my mother from people that loved her that can't be replace. Her stuff was not all over the place just on her headstone. A very heartless act. I can't believe they did that and I don't understand why they would.”
— Janice Ballew
“We had a simple graveside service for my mother. There was no tent set up at the grave. It was mid July at 11 o’clock in the morning and 90 degrees. They wanted us to have the service in the mausoleum shelter across the cemetery from the grave site after we had specified otherwise.”
— Kerry Partin
“My Father and Grandparents are laid to rest here and I was very impressed with the upkeep of the grounds.”
— Randy Searels
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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