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5050 Mt Solo Rd, Longview, WA, 98632
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.
Average in Washington
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. 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.
“Visited the chapel today and it was a pleasant experience. Very simple and Pleasant environment compared to others in the past. The place was packed w/people that they had to bring out foldable chairs. The ladies restroom is small w/two stalls. Overall, the areas to sit in and wait are small and convenient if you need to get away from a herd of people. The lady at the front desk was kind and helpful.”
— Odette Moronez
“I still think of how my Grandma's aftercare was handled and it makes me sick to my stomach. She wanted her wedding ring to be passed down to her grandchildren and sadly, we never received it. It's been years and all I can think about was "did someone at the funeral home take it!? Or is it buried with her?" It was a simple request, I have no idea how they messed this up so badly but the pain will remain for my rest of my lifetime.”
— Tara Purcell
“My initial experience there was sad, of course, but the two ladies that took care of me upfront while signing paperwork were wonderful. My significant other passed away the end of August why would I still be waiting for his cremation to be handled and if there is a reason why am I making all the phone calls to them not one time have they reached out to me while I’m grieving? I was with that person for 22 years, I should not be reaching out to a place that supposed to be taking care of him to see if they’re done yet it’s almost a month now and still do not have his ashes. It took about two weeks to pay them because I’m struggling but they were paid and I’m still not getting called. It hurts to have to call a business that’s taking care of your loved one. It makes it feel like they don’t care about you or the situation that you’re going through, I really wish a positive review on this experience because it’s been hell grieving and going through all of this. Update! It’s now Thursday sept 26th! Once again I called Steele chapel!! my nerves are shot and this place is not helping the lady that answered the phone said I see that he was cremated yesterday, but I don’t have them up here with me……. So I guess in a nutshell, that means he still not ready my Best Friend my love died August 29”
— wormzy the “Blah” 3rd
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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