Thurston Deshaw Funeral Homes
13817 Jay St NW, Andover, MN, 55304
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“This was an incredible experience. Thank you Tony for everything! He is the kindest most organized person. I would highly recommend Thurston-Deshaw funeral home to anyone. They were patient and kept us well informed as we planned our Mother's funeral. The funeral home is beautiful inside. Thank you for being a part of a very important time in our lives.”
— Luna Mar
“I thought it was very unprofessional that they sent me a request a week after my mother died to see if I wanted to learn more about cremation services. It was at the same level of predation of an ambulance chasing lawyer, but with no respect for the sanctity of life. They have a caveat at the end of the letter saying it was not due to a family member being ill or in a time of bereavement and that it was a mailing to the entire community, which is a complete farse; I have never heard of them and have never released my name or address to them and have had my address and name protected from mass mailings. This is a nefarious and unethical practice and I will be filing a BBB complaint as well. Poor taste and Bottom feeding actions.”
— Sean Schwartz
“Very efficient. Staff is very understanding and sympathetic. They all go above and beyond”
— Kathleen Bialke
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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