Akard Funeral Home
1912 W State St, Bristol, TN, 37620
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 Tennessee
$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
“I cannot say enough good things about Akard Funeral Home. During one of the most difficult times for our family, we were hit with 8 inches of snow on the day of my Father’s service. While many would have postponed or cancelled, the team at Akard went above and beyond to make sure everything stayed on track. Their dedication, professionalism, and physical hard work in the snow ensured my Father received the beautiful send-off he deserved. We are incredibly grateful for the support David, Rae, Bambi and Melinda provided and we highly recommend them. They are an excellent team that really came through for us during such a difficult time!”
— Myers Massengill II
“⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our family is deeply grateful to Akard Funeral Home for the compassion, dignity, and professionalism they showed during one of the hardest moments of our lives. From the very beginning, Bambi, Rea, and the entire staff treated our mother—and our family—with genuine kindness, patience, and respect. They guided us through every step with clear communication and heartfelt care, always making sure we understood the process and never felt rushed or overwhelmed. Their presence was calming, their attention to detail was exceptional, and their compassion was evident in everything they did. The burial service was handled with the utmost dignity and reverence, honoring our mother in a way that truly reflected her life and the love we have for her. Knowing she was entrusted to such caring hands brought our family great comfort. We will forever be thankful for the grace, guidance, and respect shown to our mother and to our family. Akard Funeral Home went above and beyond, and we highly recommend them to anyone needing compassionate and professional care during a difficult time.”
— Bartley Bright
“Have had the opportunity to visit Akard Funeral home on several occasions and have been greeted kindly upon entering the building. Most recent dealings was when i lost my mother in December . They helped us with the arrangements and was very attentive to the details for the service and brought comfort to our family during this difficult time. Received a card during the Hollidays letting us know that we where in there thoughts. They have reached out a couple of times to see how we are doing and if we needed anything. We are so greatful for there kimdness and care that they showed to our family. I would like to Thank Rae, Bambi and Elizabeth for the caring of our sweet mother.”
— Johnny Jones
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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