Harper Funeral Home
521 Douglas Ave, Kalamazoo, MI, 49007
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 Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. 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.
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What Families Say
“Dena & her staff went over & above for my family she treated us all with the dignity & respect anyone in our situation deserves through trying to work through the desires of us all collectively & individually they did a outstanding job THANK YOU SO MUCH HARPER FUNERAL HOME 🙏🏿”
— Orville Alexander
“Funerals are always complex and challenging to navigate. Harper Funeral Home helped ease our family's pain by providing a beautiful service for our loved one. Although some administrative promises and timelines were not upheld initially, leading to some frustration, this was quickly resolved by the end. Overall, I am very grateful for everything that Harper Funeral Home did for my family.”
— Alexander Vallar
“I am so grateful to Harper Funeral home. Their staff, through out the years have been a blessing to our family. They have always made us feel like we were apart of their family. They took very good care of us. The attention, detail and the respect that they have provided to our deceased loved ones has been exceptional. Their kindness and patience was comforting during the recent difficult time as our family has had multiple deaths in the last several months. When your deceased loved one looks peaceful and at rest then you can possibly handle death better. That is what Harper Funeral Home did for me. Dina, Robert Jr, Travis and the many other staff members, past and present, of Harper Funeral Home, Inc., You all, have always provided excellent customer service and I thank you from the bottom of my heart. I treasure the experience of having done business with You! I very highly recommend Harper Funeral Home!”
— lenora williams
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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