Lawson Funeral Home
4532 Hwy 53, Hoschton, GA, 30548
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 Georgia
$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.
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What Families Say
“Thank you to James Lawson and Carla Lawson, and also to Shiloh. There is nowhere else I would go. I feel you are treated better here than anywhere else. From the planning process all the way to the day of the service and burial, Shiloh and James made everything straightforward and easy to understand.”
— Silas danielson
“James and Shiloh make an excellent team. They handled my uncle’s funeral with such love and care. They were professional, kind and gentle during our hard time. Hope I don’t have to work with them again anytime soon but if I do I know where to go.”
— Katie Barrick
“Mr. Lawson and his wife are wonderful people. They’re gracious with their time and are so helpful throughout such a difficult process. There are other more renowned establishments out there, but this is the place to go for a truly personalized experience with a down to earth, local family that isn’t interested in upselling their services during such a vulnerable time. My family and I will continue to use their services as the inevitable need arises.”
— Paula Moseley
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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