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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in South Dakota
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
Services Offered
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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.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
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