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305 N Pearl St, Paola, KS, 66071
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.
Average in Kansas
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“They seemed very disorganized. The day of services, flowers started showing up, the family was talking to pastor, not sure where the director was, but I had to get up and direct where flowers went. The pall bearers were suppose to sit together, according to what wad planned with Mr Wilson, but day of services director changed his mind so they were setting diffrent places. So at end of the services here was the family and only 3 pall bearers. With temps of almost 100 degrees outside the family and the color guard are sweating like crazy wondering where the director and the rest of pall bearers were. Also discussed was that the casket would be opened one more time for family to say a final goodbye. Since one of the grand daughters had to work till noon, and drive back down to funeral. We knew she would miss the visitation pretty much, but figured she'd be able to view grandpa at the end right. No they never opened it again, so she never got to say goodbye per say. Then he didn't make sure all the family cars were lined up together, and left out our car, which containef part of the family. We ended up way behind the procession. We ended up behind several slow cars and almost missed the grave side services. Almost forgot the family didn't recieved any thank you's to send out for flowers recieved or memorials made in the honor of the deceased. We have been to lots of services when Chuck Wilson owned it. The were always very well organized, and when Mike ran things he was such a sweet man. And Pennwell Gable was good too. But I can tell this unless Chad. Wilson can see to it personally, they wont be touching me or any other member of my family thats for sure.”
— E.L Wright
“Have always treated my family with respect and dignity. Living out of state it is still our wish that they perform service. Chad and the others are always gracious and answered every question we had.”
— Bill Peak
“Very courteous. People were pleasant. Took care of everything we needed.”
— Robert O'Malley
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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