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1040 S Dixie Blvd, Odessa, TX, 79761
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“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.
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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.
Average in Texas
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Joel said he was taking care of our loved one but when discussing the cost of the services he changed it twice saying he was working with us but at the end he didn't honor what he offered us and charged my aunt with the highest amount and we didn't even get a viewing so unprofessional I would not recommend this for anyone sorry to say but all they're in for it is the money and we let him know we want the ashes separated we have yet to see if he will honor his word and send the ashes to each of the siblings as he originally said he would do, she gets cremated tomorrow morning I really hope he doesn't disappoint and we have an email and a recording him saying that most definitely Mary would be cremated and separated and shipped to each of the siblings. He gave us three different amounts saying he's going to work with us but as soon as we gave my aunt the money to pay he charged her the most that he could so he went back on his word and denies he even dropped the price so that's what I mean by unprofessional. I believe he put in a judgment for the state to pay for her services and pocketed the rest of the money that's just how I feel and the saddest thing about all this is I doubt we're even going to get her ashes who knows what they're going to send us if they even send us anything. And after he got paid the worst thing too is he became very disrespectful saying that he doesn't need to talk to us anymore and said we were threatening when we were not we were just requesting for the cremation and the ashes and to put mary to rest .”
— Steph Conejo
“I’m very thankful for the professionalism and good service that Martinez Funeral Home has provided. Joel Gonzales is very detailed and organized starting from paper work and follow up phone calls. The staff are polite and respectful.”
— Nenita Manning
“I live out of state, and my 29 year old brother died just four months after my father died in unrelated events. Javier, Brantley, and all staff at Martinez Funeral Home who I interacted with were nothing but professional, compassionate, and excellent. They stayed on top of everything, coordinated with the Medical Examiner for me, and walked me through everything. They even honored special requests by our family, and were extremely communicative. I am just so impressed by the impeccable quality of service and the sincere sense of duty and care toward their community. Thank you all for helping our family during this horrific time in our lives. We will never forget y'all. - Chrissy Lancieri and the Taylor Family”
— Chrissy Lancieri
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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