Parker-Millard Funeral Service & Crematory
12 E Ash St, Columbia, MO, 65203
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“On behalf of our family (The Paige’s) we were very grateful for Jordawn. She was amazing! From all the paperwork, to the questions, to the final touches. The team did an amazing job on our mother. The staff at the services were very helpful and so professional. I would recommend to the next family! We appreciate the work you do and are very blessed and grateful for each one of you!”
— Jessica Hunt
“Update below is my original review, after posting this the owner reached out to me, not to blow smoke, but to actually apologize, and agreed that my service is not how he wants things done. It was a frank honest discussion and greatly appreciated. I have decided to change the review on my own it was never asked to do it My aunt died in November, today we final got the glass urn and other small items. It should not take almost 3 months to get anything from a funeral home. Use to be a great place when it was parker”
— James Gruender (Passions)
“I wanted to thank you for taking such great care of my family and I during this difficult time. Thank you for treating my wife and I with the upmost respect throughout the entire process. I’d highly recommend Parker-Millard for all of your funeral and cremation needs.”
— Jake Bowlby
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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