Hopkins Lawver Funeral Home
547 S Canton Rd, Akron, OH, 44312
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 Ohio
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
“I was very disappointed in the lack of professionism & how Cassidy Harrison raised her voice at me. She treated me, my wife & 2 boys trying to pay their respects to her mother & Grandma so rude & extremely disrespectful. I am a veteran all my boys are very well decorated eldest active duty Special Forces decided to not come after all this drama. Middle son Retired Seargant & 🎖️ youngest in full uniform National Guard were not allowed to pay their respects or see the flowers they sent, sign the book nor go into the room & why would a funeral home disrespect the military like this & it was a military funeral to boot. Shouldn't they be here for all family members at a time of grief ? Never once did she offer her condolences to us, acting Iike we were not family. Mr Lawver told me what times we could come, then Cassidy asked us to leave, they could have been more accommodating to the living in their time of grief. My family has used them in the past we will rethink using them again in the future”
— Charles Wohlwend
“Hopkins did an amazing job for my mom's funeral. Cassidy was extremely helpful through the entire process and was quick to answer any questions we had. Anything we wanted; they made it happen with no hiccups. I would recommend anyone to use Hopkins Lawver funeral home and will use them in the future. Thank you for all your help during our difficult time!”
— Mia Cutrufello
“Ted Lawver and his team made this process so easy. They were very pleasant with all the changes we made to the obituary. Very professional and caring.”
— Michelle Swartz
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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