Byas Funeral Home Inc
1100 S Davis Ave, Cleveland, MS, 38732
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 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
What Families Say
“I am in Mississippi and have been trying to get in contact with this business. Customers call the number and get connected to some answing service company who can't get any type of information regarding this business practice. The only thing she could say is that the line is busy. I have called 5 times today alone and the last time I called the answering service says they are CLOSED. SMDH! This by far has been the worst phone system. What good is the service if customers can't speak to anyone at this funeral home? I am a lost for words.”
— Truth Matters
“Warning!!!!Beware of this funeral home. If you care anything about your love ones, do not use the services of this funeral home! They put my mother in the wrong casket, the wrong vault, had the wrong flowers,her jewelry was missing on her body, and left her unrecognizable to us.My mom had a preened policy and he did not honor that contract she had with him. Mr. Victor Byas Sr. is a wolf in sheep’s clothing. He said he didn’t give a “dam” about our family. He even lied and said he had to spend money out of his own pocket to purchase an oversized casket, when the casket was a regular size one. To make matters worse, we went back to put flowers on my mom’s grave a week after the “botched” funeral, and Byas Funeral Home didn’t even completely cover her grave and left all the dirt on top of my other relatives graves that were next to my mom’s grave. I hate that i had to give this funeral home one star.Since this tragedy has happened to our family, so many people have come to us telling us about what Byas Funeral did to their family. He did much more than i can fully write about at this particular time, but all i can say is this- You have been warned!”
— Phoenix Phoenix
“I'm Lashawn Anderson Jordan, I formerly lived in Shelby Ms. Bya's has a friendly environment, the staff is very respectful and kind.”
— Shawn
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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