Burden-Patience-Montgomery Funeral Home
1806 E Michigan Ave, Jackson, MI, 49202
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 Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“My Family has used Burden Patience Montgomery for funeral arrangements for decades. Crossing over from the Goodalls, Greenes, and Jones families. We have always had professional care with every staff member. Tim Hartley retirement and at my request came back to aid in my Brother’s service. The comfort level in the new facility is overwhelming with beauty.”
— Sharon Greene
“Burden-Patience-Montgomery funeral home did an excellent job with my mother’s funeral. They were very good explaining to me what I needed to do and what they would take care of. They made it very easy for me at a time when I needed their help.”
— Jeff Beers
“I have delt with Burdens 3 different times. 1st time they helped my son who had no money they worked with him to till he could pay. Very kind and understanding. 2nd time was my son took his life. I found my son a devastating sight The man Christopher who was setting stuff up asked if I would like to see my son before they took him to be cremated . I was a little unsure but I'm so glad I did. They had my son covered with his arm and hand out. He was so cold. They had about 3 blankets on him a beautiful quilt on top. I was just amazed at how caring and comforting they were with us. 3rd time was yesterday when my husband and I went and prearranged our end of life stuff. We delt with Christopher again He remembered us and was just so awesome again. I give them 100% . Such caring people. There is so much they did that they didn't have to. A shout out to Tim who handled my son's service. Very very thankful 🙏”
— Jackie
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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