Carothers Funeral Home at Gaston Memorial Park
2205 Williamsburg Dr, Gastonia, NC, 28054
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.
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What Families Say
“During the most difficult time of our life, we met Jackie at Carothers. She was very patient and compassionate from the start. She helped capture our loved one's personality and loves during the whole process. His services represented Kamden's personality and life. She went above and beyond in wvery detail for our loved one and the family. Rick and I cannot express our gratitude for Jackie.”
— NANCY DEAL
“My mother passed away and Carothers Funeral Home took care of everything for us. Brittany, one of the workers, walked us through all of the details and steps that needed to be done. She was caring, understanding, and patient. She was there for my family and I through the whole process, and I could not be more grateful.”
— Jim Smith
“During such a difficult time, I did need to bring several mistakes & discrepancies to the attention to Carothers Reps; ex: age, birthdate of my husband incorrect, misspelling of names, siblings listed as children, my name on death certificate as Rosie Clark: (should be "Rosie Clark-McGraw, etc.). If you'd like to reach me to further discuss later that will be alright, since I do "think" I will use your services for myself as well & my family was also interested to learn more details about prearranging for themselves too. Thank You. Mrs Rosie Clark-McGraw.”
— Mrs LMcgraw
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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