Dyer Funeral Home
798 S Willow Ave, Cookeville, TN, 38501
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 Tennessee
$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
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What Families Say
“I am so pleased our family chose to use Dyer Funeral Home for my grandmother's funeral. We "shopped around" at other funeral homes in Cookeville, but no one else could compare to the staff and facility for the price. The home is very nice with a beautifully decorated kitchen, restrooms and a comfortable atmosphere in the viewing rooms. These are important conveniences when you spend so many long hours during the visitation process and funeral. The remarkable staff was very sympathetic to our every concern and treated us like family. I would recommend this funeral home to anyone who loses a loved one.”
— Dana Honeycutt
“My family has utilized the services of Dyer Funeral Home for decades, and we have always been treated with dignity and respect. My father, my mother, and most recently my brother. Ken Haney and the entire staff are wonderful people who go far above and beyond to help you through such a painful and difficult time.”
— Bob Boles
“Ken Haney and Jodie Dailey were extremely helpful when my father passed away. They gave me many options which included the possibility of burial on his property, transporting him in a privately owned vehicle to Indiana using a transit permit, transporting him by hearse, and they were kind, caring and explained cremation vs traditional burial. They didn't do any financing which was very stressful since my father had no life insurance or money set aside for his death and that is the only reason I didnt give them 5 stars. They did however give me a very affordable price which eased my worries but if they had financing available I would have probably made much more expensive arrangements, nevertheless; I am at ease with the decision which I had to make and my brothers were too. Brother Roger Cooper performed the services. There was something about his service which made me feel better about the loss of my father. He was very kind and if I lived in the area I would attend his church in Livingston. I thank them for their kindness during the most difficult days of my life. --The Logsdon Family and the Baxter Family”
— Mary Quite Contrary
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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