Duncan Brothers' Funeral Home
428 NW 8th St, Gainesville, FL, 32601
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 Florida
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
What Families Say
“When I say the service The Duncan brothers funeral home provided is exceptional I mean! Desmon and her team led a beautifully extraordinary send off for my 104 year old great grandmother.I know she smiled down upon us from heaven today! It was a wonderful well put together service I know she felt honored like the Queen 👑 she is ✨ 10/10 Highly recommend 🙌🏾 🙌🏾 🙌🏾Thank you Desmon and all involved In her service 🙏🏾My family and I can’t thank you all enough. Take y’all rest you all definitely put on quite a show today it was so well done and organized we couldn’t have ask for anything more! ☺️☺️☺️”
— Brittany Person
“My best friend Marilyn Warren passed and was taken care of by Duncan Brothers Funeral Home. It was the nicest, most spiritual service I have ever attended. Marilyn looked beautiful and at rest. The carriage was the icing on the cake. Absolutely beautiful. Thank u Duncan Brothers. U did the best service for her. No one could have done better.”
— functionalgirl1
“Duncan Brother;s has laid to rest so many members of my family and when it's time for me to go I am sure they will lay me to rest as well. The hardest and most touching however was my daughter Kizzie. If you have ever lost a child you know how devastating that can be and if you haven't I pray you never do. The Duncan Brother's staff not only made the process bearable they made it for lack of a better word special. They were attentive, sincere and caring. Iris checked on me often and she made sure every i was dotted and t was crossed concerning my wishes. Her daughter Desmon told me she would personally do my daughter's hair (she had such beautiful hair) and she did an exceptional job. I could not have been more pleased. Desmon has recently won a seat on the city commission, if the care and graciousness she showed myself and the care she took with my daughter is any indication we are in great hands. Congratulations Desmon! Duncan Brother's has been on the corner of 5th Ave all my life, for a caring, dignified service for your loved one. The are the best.”
— Tangie Spikes-Green
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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