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2595 James Rd, Memphis, TN, 38127
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 Tennessee
$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.
“I recently made it to the tail end of a service where I was greeted by two lovely lady attendants. One offered to take my jacket and promptly guided me to seating. I was running behind and didn't want to interrupt the speaker, so I ended up chatting with the other attendant for a bit while the service wrapped up. Despite that, I felt very welcome and like I was walking into a beautifully decorated Villa! The chapel has lots of natural light and a vibrantly inviting color scheme. The seating is casual, great for medium/smaller services. The procession to the cemetery was prompt. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears on the Paul bearers and the Hearse or limo so that you and your loved ones make it to the burial site together. There's lots of open parking on site too so no need to worry about finding a space nearby. The location of the FH is also at a major intersection (James/Hollywood) so it was quite easy to locate even without GPS or google maps. I highly recommend J E Herndon Funeral home to any family looking to *celebrate* the life of their loved one in a bright and uplifting environment!”
— SaMona R. Bryant
“A professional..and personal touch A very caring Funeral Home Top of the line services”
— Loretta Steinberg
“I would not use this funeral home. We recently had my father's funeral and J E Herndon was responsible for his remains. To start, my dad, after they finished was drastically darker than normal. There was a stench coming from the casket. They placed some type of cloth over the casket, which prevented family from getting a last feel for him. If you ask me the cloth was to keep family and friends distant so that the flaws couldn't be pointed out. For his wake they had two bodies in the same room, so two separate families were all in one room. Staff weren't very nice and did not do things in order. I along with my brothers and sisters were made to sit on the side pew at his funeral while his wife and her children were front center. Overall they provided horrible services and I would definitely not recommend them to anyone.”
— Kameron Williams
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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