Avink, McCowen, & Secord Funeral Home and Cremation Society
409 S Main St #1316, Vicksburg, MI, 49097
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.
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What Families Say
“Our family can not even begin to thank Steve, Rachel and the entire staff for the loving care they gave to us during the death of my beloved husband, 'Doc' Tom, and dad, brother, cousin, uncle, and friend to so many! In the middle of a snow storm....from the visitation, and amazing video one night, to the beautiful Mass and service the following day, we did not have to think about anything...each question was always answered with 'we will take care of it'.... During this most difficult time in our lives, they were there to make things easier...Thank you from the bottom of our hearts...our family is eternally grateful for the wonderful care you gave us.... Maryann and the Willmeng Family”
— mary willmeng
“Everyone has been very kind, considerate and helpful in all phases of our difficult time. Clear explanations of what to expect going forward, costs, obit, paperwork, etc. They made the process as easy as is possible. I thank them for all of their help.”
— Sue King
“Very good experience at a difficult time of my life. The staff was very caring. Thank you.”
— Kenneth Ward
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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