Meda
1909 Thunderbird St, Troy, MI, 48084
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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.
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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 Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Faithful Companion was extremely helpful as we navigated the process of handling and memorializing our recently passed cat. Their hours made it convenient for us to bring our cat to them in the evening after her passing rather than having to keep our cat's body overnight and they were very accommodating to how we wanted things (e.g., we requested to not have the heart gem stones on our paw print clay mold and they happily obliged). The standard box is very nice (we opted for this so we could take our time deciding on an urn--the remains come in a bag within a bag and inside a box so they can be transferred to an urn we decide on at a later date) and their paws print molds are very well done and they even come with stands. They also clipped portions of her fur and we chose to have nose print and paw print inks made. They gave us space and time to say goodbye without being rushed and showed a lot of compassion. Everything was completed within a few days time and there is a tag that followed her the whole time to ensure that it was only her remains that we received. They provide quality service and we're sure others will be just as happy to go with them when the unfortunate time comes to memorialize a loved pet.”
— Elizabeth Park
“I want to thank Faithful Companion for taking great care of my cat Alice. She passed at an emergency vet and they took care of my special instructions (polydactyl paw print). They returned her to me more quickly than I expected. I could not afford a special urn but the standard wood one is very nice. The office called to tell me everything was complete which put my mind at ease while I waited for the delivery. I was glad they brought it to my house instead of anything going in the mail. The person who delivered it was very nice and asked how I am doing. There was a little bag which included grief support materials and a bookmark. I have never been through this before so I was glad the whole process was seamless. Thank you again!”
— Marie Krok
“Highly recommend! Thankful for Faithful Companion for their private creamation & their great care of my Chancey girl. She was my dog for 10 years.. my sunshine girl. Her ashes were returned in this lovely urn box, along with a paw print, clay print., a bookmark, & a grieving pwt booklet I had a custom decal made to put on the top of the urn box. (Sunshine ) Very pleased with Faithful Companion services , & they returned her ashes back to me in 2 days. My heart breaks every day and every minute , missing my sunshine girl, My only Sunshine !”
— Bambi Chick
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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