Barnett Strother Funeral Home, Inc.
2285 N Main St, Madisonville, KY, 42431
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.
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 Kentucky
$2,121 – $6,671
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,121–$6,671. 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
“My experience with Barnett Strother Funeral Home was truly exceptional. I live in Lexington and needed help with arrangements for my brother in Madisonville. They were compassionate and thoughtful. They helped with the details that I would not have known how to deal with. Their experience was invaluable to me.”
— Trudy Tibbs
“Sadly over the past 5 years. I have used Barnett Strother Funeral home for both my parents. Both times they did an amazing job. Those where the hardest days or my life but they where there to try and make them easier. They helped me to choose each detail with care and treated myself and family with respect. I pray I don’t need them again but if I do they will be who I call.”
— LaVena Cavanaugh , REALTOR
“Thank you for your kindness and attention to details that you expressed to myself and my brothers. We were extremely grateful for being allowed to have the opportunity to privacy for our last moments to view our mother. Our family has used Barnett Strother Funeral Home for 2 generations now. We have always been welcomed with open arms and for this, we are forever grateful! The staff is very understanding and always helpful. Even after the service, they are always there if a question arises or just a phone call to check up on the family. Absolutely well pleased and again very blessed to have Barnett Strother Funeral Home to handle our Mother's last wishes. Thank you for everything! The family of Ima Utterback.”
— Kathy Jetton
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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