Shafer Memorials
1023 N Main St, Mitchell, SD, 57301
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 South Dakota
$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
“Shafers are so easy to work with and the memorial was absolutely gorgeous. They made the process so easy in such a hard time.”
— Ian Sacrison
“The team at Shafer Memorials was very responsive, knowledgeable, friendly and compassionate. They did an incredible job of working with me on a memorial design for my parents. I would highly recommend them to anyone for memorializing your loved one.”
— M McIntyre
“Best Designers of your peronal Family Monument. Quality granite, engraved on site , placed by a Shafer-Swank, who are the owners of the business. A Local Monument Company. They give Friendly Counsel, without obligation. You can stop by for a consultation, without a high pressured sales person pushing you to order, when you may not be ready. You are welcome to visit for a Consultation., view many Designs created on A Computer Layout & Printed to take home and view at home, in a leisurely atmosphere. It will have the contour of your granite monuments you are considering, with your inscriptions to see how they fit and all the Artwork.”
— Kay Shafer
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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