Independent Funeral Directors of Florida
1424 Piedmont Dr E #202, Tallahassee, FL, 32308
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 Florida
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. 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
“IFDFs events are a perfect combination of professional and personal. They anticipate the needs of the businesses they serve, but they also serve the needs of their attendees and their families. Great 2023 leadership conference! Productive and fun!”
— Corinne Mixon
“Our family has been involved with IFDF from the start and are proud to still be a member. This association has more power in the state of Florida to assist independent family owned business firms than any other. We are both politically active and personally family oriented. Our funeral trust is strong to give you the greatest return on your client family dollars at rates that you control and not the insurance company. They work hard and play harder. They have watched our children grow at our conferences that are extremely educational and now these children are filling the board with new ideas. If you haven't given us a look you need to!”
— Cheryl Lankford
“I began attending IFDF conferences myself when I returned to college to make a career change, I would have no idea how important this decision would be for my own professional development and growth. Michele Hood and Dr Bedell were invaluable points of contact at the Association as I navigated my internship and became a licensed Funeral Director in 2021. The monthly continuing education offerings and weekly newsletter alone are worth the price of membership, not to mention the annual conference is a phenomenal way to get to know vendors.”
— William
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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