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165 Lang St NE, Cleveland, TN, 37311
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.
“Dotson funeral home reuses funeral programs. Our family painstakingly created a very detailed and time consuming program. We have recently learned that Dotson is sharing this as their work as part of their funeral packages. Had we known we would be used in this manner, we would never have consented. It's disingenuous to charge customers to reuse something you never created. Buyer's beware.”
— Stephanie Hawkins
“Quality and excellence”
— Good Person
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— Sieda Barrett
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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