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1115 E 19th St N, Newton, IA, 50208
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 Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“I was so disappointed at the service for my husband. This was the last time I could honor him and nothing was how I wanted. I had picked out songs, yet nobody i talked to heard any music playing at all. My husband looked so bad I couldnt even look at him. My stepdaughter was rushed into speaking when there were people still arriving. And I know funerals are expensive, but I have since spoke to people who got a full catholic service, meal and transportation for way less. Funeral directors are evil. They prey on people when they are in sorrow. Maybe they shouldnt have such big diamonds on their hands and drive cadillacs. It just proves my statement. Material things dont matter. Compassion for others does. Im ashamed that I didnt honor my husband better. He deserved more”
— chris Reuwsaat
“No one ever wants to use the service Wallace provides, but in my time of grief and in the middle of all the overwhelming emotions Gary Wallace was absolutely amazing. He treated me like I was his only customer even though he was very busy, he was more than willing to be as accommodating as he possibly could be, he treated myself and my family as if they we were family. I really cannot say enough about great the service was in this unfortunate time.”
— Matthew Cossel
“Even with other families being helped, Gary Wallace was there for my family and I and was very courteous, fully aware of our grieving, and genuinely concerned that Wallace Family Funeral Home was meeting every aspect of planning and carrying out my wife's memorial service perfectly and professionally!!! The entire staff at the Wallace Family Funeral Home is five star quality in my eyes!!! Thanks Gary and staff for a job well done!!!”
— Greg Birky
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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