Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
622 Main St, Center Point, IA, 52213
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 Iowa
$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.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“We felt that our father’s funeral, which was coordinated thru the Wilson Ave facility, was more attentive and executed more smoothly than Mom’s. We were particularly upset by the insistence that, despite our repeated preference for a closed casket, the funeral home insisted on leaving the casket open for a “family viewing” even though we said numerous times we wanted the casket closed. Again, without asking us for permission, her hair and makeup were done. It was very frustrating.”
— Peg Carver
“Helpful and caring thank you. Went out of there way to help me in any way possible. Thank you”
— Jeffrey MIddleton
“Listened to the family and was comforting through the process.”
— Leah Burns
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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