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2400 33rd Ave, Gulfport, MS, 39501
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“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.
Average in Mississippi
$1,996 – $6,278
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $1,996–$6,278. 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.
“My Pastor recommended Pastor Hartwell and the Hartwell Christian Mortuary to me when my father passed. His exact words were, “When I go, Hartwell’s Christian Mortuary will be handling my services.” After experiencing Pastor Hartwell and his team, I understand why my pastor gave them such a glowing recommendation. Pastor Hartwell and his team are amazing and treated my family with such care and respect during a very difficult time in our lives. I came to Hartwell Christian Mortuary knowing nothing about funerals, and his team of compassionate professionals helped me put together the most honorable send-off for my father in less than a week. Many people still compliment my mother on the services. Pastor Hartwell walked with me through every detail of the service and provided wise counsel along the way. He even offered biblical counsel on how to manage my grief. I cannot say enough about the blessing that Pastor Hartwell and his team have been to me and my family. God bless you all at Hartwell’s Christian Mortuary. After my experience, I can now say with confidence that it will be Hartwell’s Christian Mortuary that will handle my homegoing services too. The passion and care of Pastor Hartwell and his team are second to none.”
— Jamal Martin
“Compassionate, professional, and attentive in every way. They honored the loved one’s military service with dignity and respect, making an incredibly difficult time easier through their kindness and care. We are truly grateful and highly recommend their services.”
— L S
“Hartwells Christian Mortuary and Funeral home took care of the service for our baby brother. They were very professional, caring and gave him an absolutely beautiful home going ceremony. Everything that my family wanted was detailed and executed to perfection. Last minute we asked that pictures were not taken and a person from the mortuary team stood by to ensure that this did not happen. We placed special items with our brother and through shakey hands and blurred vision the team helped me and did not put up any resistance. They ensured that his clothing was perfect, they helped me place his glasses on him and stood by without complaint as I checked and double checked that everything was how my family expected it to be. They patiently helped us every step of the way. This is a hard review to write, an unexpected and painful review to write but also necessary. I am hopeful that you will not need their services, but in the event that you do, expect perfection. The pastor gave a beautiful eulogy, the service was heartbreakingly amazing and beautiful. I watched from the time our brother was pushed past me in the sanctuary before grieving family and friends arrived to the moments that he was laid to his final resting place, and he was handled with care. We were not rushed to grieve and not a second felt hurried. In such a heavy time of distress and sorrow, they came through for my family and we will forever be grateful to them. We thank Pastor Hartwell and his team and we highly recommend them, as my sister stated… Our brother was put away Cadillac style. A million thank yous for lifting some of the stress from our family in a time of need.”
— Sha S
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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