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21525 Laytonsville Rd, Gaithersburg, MD, 20882
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.
Average in Maryland
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. 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.
“WE WERE VERY BLESSED to find Roy W. Barber Funeral Home. After a disastrous experience with another funeral home, we found Mr. Barber and his family to be compassionate and caring, clearly in the business of meeting the needs of grieving families. We had our Mom moved from the other funeral home to Barber because they expressed concern for what we were going through and for what we wanted for our Mom's service. While other funeral homes had said no to our simple request for a specific viewing time, the Barber Funeral Home said, "No problem." Each of the family members was kind and responsive as well as knowledgeable. When we needed someone to contact an out-of-state newspaper to confirm our Mom's death for an obituary, Mrs. Barber, took the phone number and called them immediately. The funeral home itself is a lovely old home that we found very comforting...especially when we were told that they believe "each family should have their own private time to grieve for their loved one" so they don't book more than one viewing or funeral at a time. The entire funeral home was available for us and our guests who came to honor our Mom. As professional and knowledgeable as the Barbers are, it was their personal compassion expressed to us that was unique and precious to us. A sign in the home says they are "proudly family owned and operated". The Barber family has much to be proud of!”
— Claire Dant
“Barber's Funeral Home treated me with courtesy and kindness. I appreciated their giving me good advice for my family's situation. When a loved one passes away, suddenly you are in a position to make serious decisions. They guided me without up-selling me at a time when I was vulnerable. I contacted another funeral home where this occurred. Barber's treatment of me was polar opposite of the other funeral home. Thank you Barber family.”
— Sherry Felice Panetti
“We so appreciated Roy and Tony Barber for guiding us through unchartered waters as we had never planned a funeral before. It was so well orchestrated and coordinated with all parties involved that it helped with our anxieties with a very sudden death. Even the fine details that we would have never thought about were handled with such ease. It was so reassuring that all was taken care of. Roy and Tony Barber were both so personable and caring during a difficult time.”
— Regina Whitman
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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