Nichol Funeral Home
1873 E Maiden St, Washington, PA, 15301
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.
“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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Pennsylvania
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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
What Families Say
“My sister passed away in April of 2024. The funeral home staff was supplied a picture of my sister, along with names, dates, etc. her obit omitted her picture and there were typographical errors with 2 important names. Also, the staff also had her cremains for more than a week, but I had to call them and inquire on their whereabouts…twice…with the first call being ignored, apparently. While they did a good job with my niece when she passed, they’ve changed their staff since…and not for the better.”
— Rob Bebout
“My grandmother passed away in December 2009 and my father paid all the funeral expenses which was supposed to include having the monument company engrave the date of her death on the tombstone. To this day (2015) the date is still not on her grave. We live out of state and have visited the cemetery every year since. We have made several attempts to contact the funeral home and monument company. We spoke to two people in person at the funeral home and they assured us that this would be taken care of and that was three years ago. Bad business, especially during such a tough time in someone's life.”
— Julie Kelley
“They did a great job with my Step Grandma's funeral. They were helpful from beginning to end.”
— Kathy McMurray
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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