Carpenter & Ford Funeral Home
209 Merchant St, Fairmont, WV, 26554
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 West Virginia
$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
“George offered us such compassionate and professional treatment while handling the arrangements of my father-in-law’s passing. If you’re looking for a funeral home, this is the place! We so appreciate the guidance and kindness shown to us during such a hard time.”
— Jessica Dijak
“My husband and I entrusted the care of our baby boy who passed away at 2 days old to Carpenter and Ford. They went above and beyond for us. They did everything they could to ease an impossibly painful process and it was obvious they genuinely cared. It's an impossible decision to choose a funeral home for an infant, but I'm confident we made the best choice.”
— Alexa West
“George and Jeff and the entire team were outstanding with the services for my mother in law this past weekend. There are no words that can describe the level of sincere appreciation I have for these folks. They took care of our entire family from beginning to end. They had to do a transport from KY and all the arrangements were on time and professionally done. Thank you to all.”
— Cathy Taylor
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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