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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in West Virginia
$1,996 – $6,278
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $1,996–$6,278. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
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.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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