Sommerville Funeral Services
1695 Diagonal Rd, Akron, OH, 44320
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 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
“I lost my father about a month ago and chose Sommerville Funeral Home to handle my father’s funeral services. I don’t usually fill out online reviews, however, I wanted to express my overall satisfaction and gratitude with Sommerville services. Margo and the rest of the Sommerville organization were absolutely wonderful to work with. Margo made the entire process very easy for myself and our family during this difficult time. The actual viewing and funeral services were well planned and overall excellent. Additionally, my father was a veteran and they took care of all the arrangements with the VA to have my father buried at Rittman military cemetery with full military honors. Overall, I was very satisfied with Sommerville’s services and would highly recommend them to anyone looking for a funeral home in the Akron area. Thank you again Margo for all your services.”
— Dan Shavers
“My wife and I have used Sommerville twice in the last 18 months. The service is exceptional. Margo is a leader with a heart. They put together wonderful videos and folders for people. They deserve 5 stars.”
— Terry Pluto
“I lost my father about 2 weeks ago. Having to travel over 8 hours away, I was not familiar to the Akron area. Sommerville was recommended to us by a very sweet employee at the hotel we were staying at. To say the women working at sommerville funeral services were amazing, would be an understatement. They were an absolute blessing during this difficult time. I can not thank Towanda and Margo enough. I will never forget the level of care and understanding they showed me. ❤️”
— Kayla McClanahan
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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