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5844 Troy Pike, Dayton, OH, 45424
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 Ohio
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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.
“Have have used Marker & Heller in the passed and our family was very happy. So when my Mom passed she had told me she wanted us to use M/H. They were very pleasant, helpful, compassionate, and Gary went above and beyond to make this very difficult time as easy as possible.”
— Karen Tyree
“I have had several dealings with Marker & Heller over the years, both of my grandparents, my mother-in-law, my father and just recently my mother. I have always been pleased with the care and understanding that Mike has given my family. He is our contact person for all the arrangements, services, etc. However, the woman who answered the phone (Julie, I think) and apparently she is the owner, is not caring and understanding and I would not want anyone to experience her unprofessional and cold personality especially at such a difficult time. My mom had GM Life Insurance through MetLife, which several people in this area have, and she had the nerve to question my sister about this insurance. Went as far as suggesting we take out a personal loan to pay for the funeral and let the insurance company pay us back. After already picking up my mom from Hospice and starting the embalming procedures, when my sister called to set up the appointment to make the final arrangements, Julie stated that she would have to call and verify the insurance before we could go any further. I am thinking that is a conversation you have BEFORE you start embalming a persons loved one and when I called her to question her comments to my sister, (after calling several other funeral homes in the area who said they would be more than happy to help us, and that they work with GM insurance all the time), she back peddled and quickly changed her tune. Not sure what her motives were to make an already difficult time, more difficult, but I was extremely unhappy. We went ahead and had the arrangements at Marker & Heller, mainly because she had already begun the preparations to my mom, but I will NEVER use them again. I feel bad for Mike, he's a nice guy... but if she is the owner... I want nothing to do with them.”
— Teresa Sakosky
“This was one of the more outstanding consumer service experiences I’ve ever had. The thoughtfulness ,sensitivity and thoroughness of the professionals at marker and Heller made an extremely sad , sudden and difficult experience bearable, and might I even say somewhat enjoyable. They helped with every aspect of the process from the obituary, to all the elements of an appropriate and dignified ceremony and an extremely reasonable bill for all of the above. I hope I will always have a resource of this quality at my disposal should I be in the same circumstances again.”
— Scott Meadow
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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