Lakes Funeral Home and Cremation Services
203 N Dogwood Dr, Berea, KY, 40403
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 Kentucky
$2,121 – $6,671
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,121–$6,671. 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
“The Lakes family has always done a good job with preparing funerals that I have attended. I have known them for decades and they are always professional, kind and helpful when the time comes to put loved ones to rest. I have read other reviews on here and as far as any negative ones go, I'm very sorry that those have felt they had a negative experience when dealing with the Lakes family. I have been to countless funerals of friends and family at this home and through difficult times, I have never heard a complaint about these kind people. I have known them for decades, went to school with them 35 years ago and not one time do I ever remember a mean, unkind, or bad thing coming from them. Always been great people. My father passed a couple of weeks ago and they were like dealing with close family during this trying time. You can trust your loved ones with them because you will be dealt with professionally, courteously and most of all kindly. Scott Lake”
— Scott Lake
“Recently my granddaughter passed away, her father's mother is Lisa Lane that posted the bad review. I will say that I was never around when the arrangements were made, but I do know that at the visitation we were there an hour after it ended and no one ever rushed us out. The people there was as nice to us as anyone would want or expect. There isn't one bad thing I can say about this funeral home. They are the only ones that I know of that would offer a free funeral for an infant. Of course all the extras are not free. A bad review from a spitfull person should'nt discourage anyone from this funeral home. The workers at Lakes did a wonderful job in what little time they had. They get 5 stars from me, with everything going on in the world today they did an excellent job. They will have a customer from me when my time comes.”
— Lee
“I've been to plenty of funerals here. Very nice. Hopefully not again, but you never know. They were very prepared and put together. Every, single, time. Better than most funeral homes I have been to.”
— Peach Cobbler
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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