Groce Funeral Home & Cremation Service at Lake Julian
72 Long Shoals Rd, Arden, NC, 28704
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 North Carolina
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
“There is no better funeral home than Groce. I am a little late posting, my husband died in July. Scott and the others were very loving and kind. They couldn't help us enough. It was a pretty long funeral and and very hot. I know how worn out they must have been. Scott was our director. His the best.”
— Faye Youngblood
“We had a totally different experience today than we had 3 years ago when they took care of my grandfather. When taking care of my grandfather they were kind and really made us feel cared for and supported in our time of need. This time it wasn't much more than a business transaction. Nothing was more important than immediate payment, even before our loved one was in the ground. As soon as we walked into the funeral home to view our family member for the first time it was mentioned and then several times while we were with family and saying goodbye (we had 30 minutes). They actually wanted their almost $12,000 payment as soon as the arrangements were discussed on Saturday. We did pay in full the day of service. Their service was not worth at all what we paid. There are additional charges for every thing. $495 just to take the body about 1/2 mile to the church. $290 for "errand vehicle" which I'm not sure what is for... he mentioned picking up death certificates but I'll be doing that myself. I would recommend you use another local funeral home for your loved ones. Please look into other facilities before choosing this one blindly. Our hard day was much worse because we chose Groce. We made this decision because my grandfather, a Pastor at a local church had worked with them so often and knew the staff well and because they took such good care of him and us when he passed 3 years ago. Sadly things are no longer the same.”
— Tabitha Thompson
“I want to extend my sincere thanks to Scott and the staff at Groce Funeral Home for their recent assistance with my Mom. She passed away during the storm and for a few days I could not find where she had been placed. Scott assured me he would find her to help give me the comfort which I needed. He handled the whole process of this difficult time with so much dignity and professionalism. I am truly grateful.”
— Chuck Radford
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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