Gillespie Funeral Home
9179 Pigeon Roost Rd, Olive Branch, MS, 38654
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 Mississippi
$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
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What Families Say
“The family of Loyd Anderson would like to express sincere gratitude to Gillespie Funeral Home. They handled our loved one’s services with professionalism, dignity, and care from beginning to end. In a moment when details matter deeply and emotions are already heavy, their actions spoke for themselves. Everything was handled promptly, respectfully, and without complication. What we appreciated most was their integrity and the way they prioritized our family during an incredibly difficult day. Their presence allowed us to focus on honoring our loved one rather than navigating unnecessary stress. We are thankful for the respect shown to our family and to Loyd’s memory, and we would recommend Gillespie Funeral Home to anyone in the Memphis area in need of compassionate and dependable service. — The Family of Loyd Anderson”
— Nikki Anderson
“I would give this a 5 star but the ONLY thing that bothered me is not asking for consent to post on Facebook the death of my son along with my whole government name. I’m a private person. Extremely! … Everything isn’t for FB. However, everything else was professional.”
— Ciara stoute
“I recently lost my father, not being from Mississippi I had become extremely overwhelmed trying to figure out a funeral home and what to do next I called Gillespie funeral home and Mr.Chris Gillespie and Nicole did a amazing job helping me through the process, I’m so happy I chose this funeral home”
— Toria Gotti
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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