Richardson Funeral and Cremation Service
615 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
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 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
“When my brother-in-law passed away last month, my wife chose Richardson's as they had provided services to her family for over twenty years. Her experience with Paul was not the same as that of Emily and Hernan who attended, but were not in charge of nor financially responsible for the same funeral. My wife was very distraught when her brother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and Paul was very compassionate and able to calm her down and help her process all of the details of planning the funeral that she was responsible for. He was polite and professional throughout this relationship. The funeral was absolutely beautiful.”
— Greg Crespi
“Paul is the most unprofessional and rude person we have ever worked with. Our family has trusted Richardson funeral home for years and years. But Paul has ruined their reputation for us. Condescending, immature and just so disappointing. Emily and Bill, however, were lovely and so so helpful. Choose wisely when you go to Richardson. 🤨”
— Emily and Hernan Alcerreca Ritchie
“Richardson’s has provided services to our family a half dozen times and I cannot speak highly enough of Mike and his staff. They are compassionate and caring people and true professionals who handled every detail which allowed us to focus and be with our family during this time of loss. I highly recommend their services.”
— Bob Beck
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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