Avink, McCowen, & Secord Funeral Home and Cremation Society
5975 Lovers Ln, Portage, MI, 49002
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
“Professional, compassionate and courteous staff made us feel comfortable and answered our questions. Tim understood what we wanted and made sure we were aware of additional options. He and the staff helped our large family put together a beautiful video for our memorial. And respected our individual wishes. They offered many appropriate and lovely items to memorialize our loved one, too.”
— Pam Wright
“Zach and Tracy were absolutely amazing. They helped get us through the hardest part of our lives. They helped us pick out the perfect urn for our daughter and the perfect jewelry. Zach let us take as much time as we needed to just sit and talk about her and our memories. He never made us feel rushed or like we were bothering him with our 5 billion questions and changing our minds a million times. They did everything they could for us to bring our daughter back home as soon as possible. They were so compassionate and understanding. I highly recommend them to anyone who has to deal with loss.”
— Stephanie Patrick
“I would highly recommend! They were very thoughtful, caring, empathetic & professional. They made the planning for our Mom seamless & easy. Their visitation room was very large & comfortable. So glad we chose their services ☺️”
— Christine Breeden
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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