Charter Funerals
77 NE 72nd St, Gladstone, MO, 64118
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 Missouri
$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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Dear Jim, I wanted to send an email because wonderful things happened! Your staff was so quick to response when my Mom, Virginia Henderson, was taken to the wrong Funeral Home from her Nursing Home. They simply said "Let us handle this." Then I got a call from Jack....you are so blessed to have him. Jack was so kind, organized and most of all patient. My Mom's plans changed to absolutely no funeral and just ashes spread with her Mother's in our beautiful private lake. So I had around $4,000.00 to spend, so he helped me pick out some beautiful urns and keepsakes for my family. He laughed with me and was so patient when I changed my mind a couple of times! Jim, honestly I came into Charter with joy, my Mom had dementia and would not want to live that way...so she didn't. I know this may have caught Jack off guard but he rolled with it and has this innate sensibility...he is a jewel who made everything so easy and calm. What a gift Charter Funerals has with him. Thank you for everything ❤️ Candy”
— Candy Whirley
“Charter Funeral Home provided the best professional and caring experience during the loss of our father. Their promptness and attention to detail was so comforting. We have so much gratitude for their staff.”
— Sue Bennett
“I want to thank Brent for helping me with the details of my Mom's passing. Brent was compassionate, listened and very patient with me - Thank you Brent. Kelly Prices are very reasonable and all details are covered - I would recommend Charter.”
— K L
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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