Rutherford Funeral Homes & Crematories
450 W Olentangy St, Powell, OH, 43065
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 Ohio
$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
“This has to be one of the worst experiences at a funeral home that I have ever encountered and I have been to many, many funerals. On the evening of the calling hours, we had been waiting about 45 minutes and the line behind us was growing. The funeral director took it upon himself to split the receiving line. This was a terrible idea because now people who had only been waiting perhaps 10-15 minutes were now at the head of the second receiving line, while those of us who had been waiting continued to wait. And then if all of that wasn't bad enough, the lines were now supposed to alternate embracing the grieving family, but instead the grieving family now felt obligated to split up and have a person or persons at the head of each line. The end result? The people we came to consul were now in the other line and we never had the opportunity to get anywhere near them. The next day for the funeral we pulled into the parking lot and were not greeted or given any instructions as to how to park or proceed depending on if we were going to the cemetery afterwards. Everyone just parked wherever they wanted and the end of the service we were told to just turn on your lights and flashers and get in line, except no one was giving any directions on where the line was forming. All in all, I would never send anyone to this funeral home for their sheer lack of preparedness and somewhat rudeness during a very difficult time for so many.”
— Bob Doerr
“For those interested in learning about and developing Preneed Funeral Services, I recommend setting up an appointment with MacKenzie Dunn. Patience, knowledge, and compassion were always present. Thank you, Kenzie.”
— Julie Cowher
“Our funeral directory, Barb Fortkamp, was fantastic. She was compassionate, understanding, knowledgeable and helped make the experience the best it could be. They took care of everything. I would highly recommend Barb and Rutherford.”
— Deb Foley
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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