Lanier Funeral And Cremation Services
717 Griffin Rd, Lakeland, FL, 33805
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.
“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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Florida
$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
“To Daivd wolf the funeral director. Just wanted to take a moment to say thank you for your exceptional care and compassion during this difficult time. Your professionalism and kindness provided great comfort. The staff did an exceptional job and I will recommend you to anyone need your services. Thank you again. Soloman Wassef”
— soloman Wassef
“Never in my life have I been to a funeral where the service was so poor. At the wake they closed the casket in front of everyone. This should be an immediate family moment. At the funeral home the morning of heading to cemetery no words were spoken and again they closed the casket so coldly. On our way to cemetery no directions as to the funeral procession. No tags for cars. The hearst ended up with only one car behind it. The rest of the cars were on their own. Split up because no one followed through. I'm sorry but this was the worst.”
— Evelyn Barbosa
“I've never been to a more mismanaged funeral in all my life. My grandmother deserved so much better. We sat around for 2 hours before a word was spoken. Then we get to the cemetery and the plot wasn't even dug yet. There was no tent over the grave site, no chairs, just an orange perimeter around the area to be dug. So they said that she would be buried the next day at 3pm. So I went to the cemetery at 3pm and she had already been buried. Not a single person in sight. The only part of the service that I found to be memorable in a good way, was the release of a dove 🕊 after the chapel service.”
— Amy M Thorn
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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