Virgil T Golden Funeral Service
605 Commercial St SE, Salem, OR, 97301
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 Oregon
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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
“Virgil T Golden funeral service provided cremation services for my beloved mother who unexpectedly passed away. She passed right before the holiday and they were so kind and compassionate during one of the most painful experiences of my life.”
— Shana W
“We just had what I would call a "full service" celebration of life for my dad. I think we did just about everything they offer. We are very happy. Thanks and a shout out to Andrew, the director, who was "on top of things" through out the whole process.”
— Ande Hoyza
“My first visit to a Funeral parlor and was pleasantly (to say the least) surprised ! Like 180 degrees from my expectations , in a very good way. Our interaction with Sarah couldn't have gone better. Kind , caring and understanding what we wished to do with our beloved brother (in law to me) Neville Archambault. NONE of the old bad TV / Movie impressions of the ''upsell'' . What we wanted very simply was to have him cremated and it was no problem. Just a pleasant visit, which considering the reason for being there , was such a relief. We left feeling much better than we came, can't ask for more than that.”
— Mike Hare
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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