Companions For Life
4200 1st Ave NE #3145, Cedar Rapids, IA, 52402
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 Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“We just recently lost our Chihuahua pug mix of 6 years old Snoopy due to diabetes. My vet sent his little body to these people and I have never had such great service before. The little paw prints the little card with his nose print. And the beautiful box he came in. I hate that he had to cross the rain kw bridge but am happy he was taken such good care of. Thank you so much”
— Carrie Staggs
“Although I did not directly go through Companions for Life, I am more than satisfied with their services. My sweet son unexpectedly passed away November 11, 2021 at Linn Animal Hospital. I knew immediately I wanted him to be cremated. I was very nervous about everything during the process of waiting. When I finally received the call that he was ready to be returned to me I was hopeful. The box they put his remains in was absolutely beautiful and perfect. When I visited the website it answered every single question I had about everything. Thank you so much Companions for Life! You truly care about your clients and their families. I couldn’t have possibly gotten better results from anywhere else. God bless you!”
— Ashley Scott
“Our sweet cat recently had to be put to rest, Through our vet. An with the help of Companions for life; Our family was able to preserve the love we have for our pet. Thank you guys so very much for everything you do/did. It will forever mean the world to our family.”
— Crystal Lynn Johnson (Juju)
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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