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108 Lake Stella Dr, Auburndale, FL, 33823
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.
Average in Florida
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. 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.
“Given that you never want to have to use a funeral home, we have used Kersey several times and they have always been so very kind and professional. They are very supportive with all of the extra tasks that need to be taken care of and offering great suggestions and support. Machale truly made the experience feel personal and as if you were entrusting your loved one to someone who actually cared about them. She payed close attention to the details and tried to honor every request to make sure you felt the best you can about honoring your loved one. I hope we don't need them again for quite some time, but I wouldn't think twice about calling them if necessary.”
— T C
“First, What a absolutely Beautiful Home and grounds and the staff only blessed the experience more. The Entire staff was very caring, compassionate, and professional. They handled a very difficult and stressful family situation with kid gloves. Which many of us were very Thankful for. They assisted with any and every need that arose to make it a beautiful memorial to my Uncle Paul. We appreciated the post follow ups, providing information and options for grief. Also, just checking in to see how we were coping. Priceless... I would definitely recommend Kerseys for your most precious loved ones. They took excellent care of all those involved. Sincerely, Sandra Castillo”
— Sandra Castillo
“It was the middle of the night and based on reviews, my brother chose Kersey Funeral home to take care of our mother who unexpectedly passed away. Despite our grief, the day we went in to discuss plans for our mother’s funeral, we were in awe of the beautiful, picturesque, and over 100 year old home facing a gorgeous lake. We knew our mom would be proud of the selection of my brother chose. We were welcomed in so graciously and shown to one of the lovely rooms to wait for someone to come and help us make arrangements. We were tenderly greeted by Mr. Shawn Jackson. Our mother wanted to be cremated and Mr. Jackson accepted our decision and gave out options and explained the details of each package and which were most often selected. Once we made decisions he did not try to upsell or add on things that were we did not need. We did not expect our mom’s passing so we were in an extremely fragile state of mind and Mr. Jackson did not take advantage of the situation. He was so kind and offered us advice on options of how to preserve our mother’s ashes that would be in our budget. I personally feel that Mr. Jackson took care of us as if we were family and made sure were that we had no worries while we were there concerning our mother’s funeral. The room where our mother’s funeral took place had a large picture window that overlooked the lake. I know that my mom would have been staring out that window the whole time we were there. The room was very large and accommodating. It felt warm and inviting. The staff was gentle and welcoming. They asked if we needed anything. They talked and were genuinely interested in the crafts that our mother made that we brought to share with everyone. The service was beautiful and well planned. We can’t thank you enough for the care and attention you have shown us in a most difficult time.”
— Just Jackie
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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