Criss Wagner Hoskinson Funeral & Cremation Service
179 Granville St, Newark, OH, 43055
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 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.
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What Families Say
“We came to here because they took care of my fiancées father's services a few years back. Neither one of us have had any experience with planning a service and with my future mother n law having dementia we needed to preplan for her last year, the staff at Criss Wagner Hoskinson were helpful with what we had to work with from her life insurance policy. We had been going through a very stressful time in trying to get all of things we needed to get taken care of for my mother n law in order and they were very understanding and caring not only for what what they could do for our loved one but also for us. Sadly we lost mom in the beginning of January and they have done nothing but been the nicest people. They have even checked up on us weeks after to see how we were doing something I was not expecting. I can not express how thankful I am for the staff and the help they have given us and thoughtfulness they have shown.”
— lisa smart
“Lisa and everyone else at Criss Wagner Hoskinson treated me with compassion and helpfulness when my husband passed on last month. The whole experience and service was something I will remember forever. Several people who attended the service said it was the best service they had ever attended. I know I also worked hard to furnish songs, photos, and memories, but I had their help at every step of the way. Many many thanks!!!!!”
— Susan C
“Jon, Elizabeth and the entire Hoskinson Funeral team provided us with a wonderful and cherished service for our father during our time of mourning. There aren’t enough words to express how grateful we are for their caring and preparation at his passing. Please consider the Hoskinson team during your time of loss. A truly 5 star team!”
— Nick T.
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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