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812 Pecan Ave, Philadelphia, MS, 39350
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 Mississippi
$1,996 – $6,278
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $1,996–$6,278. 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.
“Don't know much about the chapel but we pulled into the parking lot with our RV to stretch and a person was kind and offered us a bathroom to use. He didn't need to do that but was very nice to offer. I said we have one in the RV and thanked him very much for the offer. Seems like good folks. I do know he had an police badge on. Just love kind good people. Thank you.”
— Gary Love
“I recently attended the funeral of a relative and was greatly disappointed in the attitude I perceived from the funeral director. He was condescending and spoke to the the funeral party as if they were children. His demeanor was gruff and rude, not at all comforting. My family are Choctaw and this funeral home has a contract with the Tribe to care for it's bereaved families. I'm sure the Tribe expects it's tribal members to receive the same level of caring and compassion as this funeral home gives all it's other bereaved families.”
— Denise Godsey
“The funeral director needs to(at the very least) be forced into some sort of people skills training. The treatment of my family at a Choctaw funeral that he officiated was disrespectful to say the very least. That funeral home is contracted by the tribe and every person's funeral that they do, the Choctaw family's should be given the same respect as everyone else. I am sorry to say that was not the case for my family today.”
— Bethany Hollis
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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