Cremation Society of Virginia
305 Rivanna Plaza Dr Suite 102, Charlottesville, VA, 22901
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 Virginia
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. 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 experience with CVS was highly exceptional and professional. Yvonne and Heather were the most beautiful souls any one could ever have to work with during this difficult time of my husband's passing. They both were very caring and compassionate during the entire process. I would highly recommend anyone who's looking to have there love one's taking care of through cremation, trust them in the hands of the CVS. Once again I'm truly blessed 🙌🏽 for Yvonne and Heather guiding me along the way in this difficult time. Blessings to them both.”
— Nina
“Eternally grateful to a friend who referred me to CMA. I hadn’t spoken to them before my husband passed, my brain was in a fog and I didn’t know anything. Yvonne and Heather took their time explaining procedures and costs to me and they even suggested calling later in case I didn’t understand due to the grief fog. Kindness, compassion and empathy were all I felt from the staff in the Charlottesville, VA office of CMA. Because of my experience with them I will be pre planning my cremation. I have also referred them to a friend whose husband is in hospice. Highly recommend them”
— Jane Schwalm
“Evan was very accommodating, offering to meet us at our home so we could avoid having to venture out in our winter weather. He was knowledgeable, patient, and pleasant—answering all of our questions—and efficiently guiding our way through the paperwork.”
— David RuthHOA
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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