A Dove Above, White Dove Release
3006 Charles Rd, Shelby, NC, 28152
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 North Carolina
$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.
What Families Say
“I can’t say thank you enough ❤️! Emily, owner of A Dove Above, helped make my mom’s celebration of life so sweet. The single dove flying high into the sky, representing my mom being released from earth and entering into heaven with all of the others flying behind was something I will never forget. It brought a tears to my eyes and a smile to my face. Emily has done an amazing job training these birds and having this service available to us in our small city. She is the sweetest and I feel blessed to have found her. If you are looking for something amazing to add to your wedding, funeral, anniversary, or celebration of life this is definitely it. You won’t be disappointed. Thank you for giving me this memory that I will cherish for the rest of my life!”
— T. Stimson
“Emily and the beautiful doves did great for my mothers memorial service. I had so many comments on how special it was and a nice added touch! Thank you so much for the memories of making my moms service so beautiful”
— Michelle Dedmond
“We highly recommend A Dove Above ! Emily at A Dove Above provided two beautiful, solid white doves for our recent wedding at Baker Buffalo Creek Winery in Lawndale, NC. Emily delivered the doves to the venue in an adorable white heart-shaped basket perfect for the occasion. The birds waited patiently to be released in memory of our loved ones who have passed. When my husband and I opened the basket, the birds paused momentarily as everyones' attention was on the basket. Then they took off as everyone cheered. We could hear the "oohs and ahhs!" as everyone watched the beautiful birds fly off. We had learned from Emily that the birds would fly right back to their home. She was extremely knowledgeable and obviously cares a lot about her doves. The next day, we returned the basket to her and learned that she had watched and "our" doves had made it back to her safely. We saw where the doves are kept on her property and as animal lovers, we were very impressed! The doves are kept safe in a very large enclosure. A Dove Above enhanced our wedding ceremony in a unique way and we highly recommend them for your special occassion or memorial service!”
— Melodie Gibson
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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