Hyatt-Ewald Funeral Home
700 N Monroe St, Bay City, MI, 48708
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 Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“From the moment of walking through the doors up until our exit the staff at this establishment went out of their way to help us understand and execute on this difficult process. Affordable and considerate the atmosphere was warm and inviting as can be for the setting. Once again thanks to the staff for bringing some order to this difficult time.”
— Mohammed Esler
“I spoke to the owner, Mary, over a year ago to make arrangements for my brother when he entered hospice. The arrangements were through Cremation Society of Mid Michigan and through Hyatt Ewald Funeral home. My brother passed away Dec 2, 2021 and I informed the hospital that arrangements were already set up. However, when I spoke to Grace to confirm the previously made arrangements, they were entirely different than what we had confirmed prior. I explained to her I didn't understand why after planning so thoroughly ahead, suddenly the plans were completely different and much more expensive. She was incredibly rude and argumentative; instead of explaining whatever miscommunication there was or why it changed, she instead was berating me stating that just because I lost somebody, it didn't give me the right to be rude. Not only was there much confusion and last minute changes on things that were finalized months ago, but their demeanor and attitude towards their clients are completely unacceptable. Find another funeral home.”
— Sharon McCoy
“Hyatt has always brought such comfort during any family troubling times I highly recommend them they're with you every step of the way.”
— Tocquien Gilliam
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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