Baxter Funeral & Cremation Service
375 W Dickman Rd, Battle Creek, MI, 49037
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
“Great staff and very good service. For the passing of my grandmother they did a wonderful job with making her look good at the viewing. The staff was very accommodating in helping with all aspects of the funeral.”
— Arik D. Brown
“We chose Baxter's to handle my dad's arrangements when he past in late July. They were wonderful. They listened and never tried to sell us anything that we didn't want. It was a straight to cremation so nothing to involved but still asked what we were doing with the ashes and took it as such. Will definitely be using there services again when unfortunately needed. They are a great group working there.”
— Michael Brandt
“Hailee Howard made it so easy to get the extract services wanted. She answered all questions and work with the cremation services so we could be there on his birthday and send him off the way he would have liked. I can't say enough about this experience. It's hard enough when you lose your spouse. It helps to know they are being taken care of with the best in mind for them. All the staff at Baxter's are kind, friendly and knowledgeable as bout services they provide.”
— Cindy Francisco
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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