John H. Shaw's Son Funeral Home
520 Red Cross St, Wilmington, NC, 28401
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 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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“There are not enough words to express the gratitude I have towards the staff at Shaw Funeral Home. In the recent passing of my father, through such a difficult time we were extremely pleased by the care and attention given to our family! Every aspect from making the funeral arrangements, creating the obituary, preparation of my father, the actual homecoming service in their quaint chapel, and the personalableness of the driver of the family car was stellar!!! Having such care and attention for our family in the mourning of our loved one made the grieving process a little more bearable! This was EXCEPTIONAL service rendered, with a very personalized touch. We were made to feel like family! I'm very comforted that we made the right selection. My dad would have been very proud!”
— Chapri Johnson
“My experience has been amazing. Everyone made me feel so comfortable and put me at ease. They are comforting and very professional. My mother was done perfectly. Mr. Boykin and the whole staff has been the best.”
— K Bartlett
“John H Shaw's Sons is the BEST funeral home in the state of North Carolina, hands down! The staff members are professional, compassionate, dedicated and just a joy to work with. Mr. Boykin, Mychal, and Demetrius made the entire funeral planning process and execution seamless. My brother-in-law looked so peaceful, which allowed us to celebrate his life, rather than simply mourn his death. I highly recommend this funeral home...TOP NOTCH, STELLAR SERVICE, HONEST, INTEGRITY ....”
— C Evans
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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