American Memorial Funeral Directors
100 Blaine Ave NE, Renton, WA, 98056
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 Washington
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. 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
“The funeral director was very nice and helpful no extra charges. I would use them again”
— Virginia Abeyta
“They told me I had to pay an extra $200.00 for afterhours service for picking up my Mom. They said their hours were 8 to 5 They were called at 4:00 p.m. and it took them 2 and a half hours to get Mom. I told them I would not pay that, it was not my fault it took them 2 and half hours to come. Mom and Dad had bought the cremation service from them many years ago. They said they couldn't find the paperwork so I would have to pay again. Then when I told them I had the original copy they said Oh yes here it is we have it. Don't use them.”
— Debbie Fought
“We arranged for the cremation and paid in full. Now the ashes are being held for ransom. They called 8 days after payment asking for SS number that they could not find on their paperwork. Said that if we wanted cremation done sooner we would have to pay$450 extra. We had to return home and was told that the shipment would normally cost extra, but the fee would be waived. Now they have called saying that the shipment would not be waived and that we would not get the remains sent with out paying another$150-. This feels like extortion and comes at a terrible time. Our emotionally distraught disabled daughter is experiencing extreme distress and panic. What kind of insensitive monsters are operating this funeral business.”
— les
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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