DL McLaughlin Funeral Home
4960 Riverside Dr, Danville, VA, 24541
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 Virginia
$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
“I give the a 1 star for effort , but not professionally done at all, did not line family up correctly, did not let family eat first, let non family members in line before actually family, made me move my car explained that we were close family … then parked the non family in the same spot they made me move from. Did not know where my family member was going to get buried @gravesite and then left him on top of Ground while everyone left . Instead of communicating with the cemetery workers . Not professional at all today .”
— Rod'Bre Hall
“On behalf of the Carter & Wilson family i would like to thank DL McLaughlin Funeral Home for everything they did for us during the passing of our hero Christopher Wilson. The staff and owners made sure we were taking care of in every way. They always called and checked on us. They made our grief process easier. The staff was very friendly and very helpful to us. The best was they made him look so good in his uniform. The food prepared for us was great also. I will definitely recommend them to anybody. Thank you guys for everything you did and God Bless. Special thanks to Tyrell Payne for everything he did seeing us through the process”
— LaToya Jefferson
“Every services that I have been a part of (on program - 3 with two of them being family members) everything including food was excellent. Even the service the day before funeral for another was professional. Except I must mention the rudeness of one of your ushers. The programs should be passed out. An allotted amount set aside for family, of course. Individuals on program should definitely get one. Also, when the family has selected ushers to be a part of the service it should not be a problem. Programs should not be attempted to be taken from the person who did them, especially when they are a member of the family. One distraction from the procedure of service can affect a review of the great things that were done. Held on to the professionalism of everything else. while not liking that disrespect in that area. Please let family members know you have ushers and they will not think they have to get any or it will help eliminate any confusion about outside participation. Overall AWESOME job. Please do not ignore the issue.”
— Sandra Harris
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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