Ocker Funeral Home Inc
700 Jefferson St, Van Buren, AR, 72956
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.
“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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Arkansas
$1,996 – $6,278
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $1,996–$6,278. 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
What Families Say
“There really aren’t enough kind words to write about Ocker Funeral Home Inc(Van Buren). The staff is amazing, and each of them are kind, considerate and friendly. The facilities are warming, and it is truly a beautiful, and special place. It really is a beautiful and special place. - The *Funeral Director* Evan Ocker, is second to none. An absolute professional in a very difficult business who will treat you and your loved ones in a manner that you not only demand and want for these occasions, but he will exceed any and all standards and shatter those expectations in every faucet of the process. He’s truly the definition of an ultimate Professional. I can’t say enough good things about him and his staff as well. They were more than patient with whatever bevy of questions asked, while still managing to be kind, and respectful. Any and all personal wishes(within reason of course) are heard and taken care of without hesitation, or difficulty. They take and treat each family with the upmost respect and honor your loved ones regardless of what those wishes were, and may be to ensure you and your family have as positive of experience as possible in what can be difficult times for many. They will listen to any/all requests and wishes, and will do whatever to make sure that they make that happen while maintaining a professionalism that every business should strive for. I would personally like to say “Thank You” to this amazing group of people who made such an unexpected and heartbreaking time in our families lives that much easier. I would recommend them to any, and everyone that ever asks.”
— Charles Thompson
“They did an excellent job preparing and presentation my Stepdad. They were also very helpful with all anything and everything we needed help with. Very professional”
— Chris O'Dell
“Ocker-Putman Funderal Home has been who our family uses for more than 30 years. They are kind people who show compassion during a difficult time. It was very helpful the way they assisted us in planning a service for our loved one.”
— Sylvia Hickey
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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