Riley Funeral Home
426 W St Joseph St, Lansing, MI, 48933
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 Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Riley Funeral Home for the compassionate care and support they provided to my family during one of the most difficult times in our lives. From the moment we walked through their doors, we were met with kindness, patience, and professionalism. The staff treated my mother, Ella D. Burnett, with the utmost respect and dignity, ensuring that every detail of her homegoing celebration was handled with grace and care. Their attention to detail and heartfelt service made all the difference. They guided us through each step with calm reassurance and allowed us to focus on honoring her memory. Knowing my mother was in such loving and capable hands brought comfort to our family. Thank you, Riley Funeral Home, for your extraordinary service and for helping us say goodbye in such a beautiful and meaningful way. With heartfelt appreciation, Stephen B. and Family”
— Stephen Burnett
“We had Riley Funeral Home perform a direct cremation for my mother-in-law. We found them to be kind, warm, efficient, and they went out of their way to get us the death certificates fast when we needed them in a hurry. And they were much less expensive than some of the others we contacted, for exactly the same services. I liked that they are a family that's been in business in Lansing for a long time. No complaints here.”
— Wayne Simpson
“They did a wonderful job on my step father and was very professional and when my mother passed 6 months later mr.rileys staff came to get my mother and they handled her with respect and they also let us have a little more time with her and when we cremated her we got her back right away and I'll recommend mr.riley and his staff and business to anyone . Thanks to Mr Riley and staff .”
— Marisela Granado
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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