Melanie Scheid Funeral Home & Cremation
317 E Orange St, Lancaster, PA, 17602
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 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.
What Families Say
“My situation was a bit strange for both myself and Melanie. However she was very patient and understanding with our situation Melanies funeral home is absolutely beautiful and inviting. In a time when I was not really all together mentally she was kind, helpful and very knowledgeable. However, my dear friend who lays to rest at the cemetery does deserve respect! Whom ever the funeral home decided to bury almost directly on top of my friend I find it rude, disrespectful and totally unjust!! I paid to much for this heartache!!”
— Tara Daigle
“At first, she seemed sympathetic and rushed through it like she didn’t have time. I didn’t have any money up front but being there was a small life insurance she went ahead with the service. Received his ashes a month after his death. She said she kept waiting on the urn. I just wanted to take my son home, why do I need the urn to have his ashes? Anyway, when I finally went to get them, she wasn’t there so I waited 20 or more minutes. She came into the room, sat down and threw her papers and pen and said “we have a problem, I need money and I need it now” uuuuum ok! She knew Gerber was handling that but she said there were red flags. I assured her that I can’t rush Gerber and found out that she needed another signature from other parent. I handed her some cash and she gave me my son and I left. I was upset cuz she already put his ashes in his urn which I wanted to do. How do I know they are actually his? I don’t recommend this home unless you’re on a budget. I don’t trust her nor do I like the way I was treated. I lost my only son (very emotional) and she made me feel like he was just another paycheck. I don’t hate her cuz that is wrong but maybe she should find a different career change.”
— BeBreezy “BeBreezy78” Noel
“I highly recommend Funeral She's helped a lot of the people in my community. And I pre plan my own self there, lovely, professional, very up front and a very kind woman. she's planing some of my family.funeral latest BIENVENIDA Diez”
— Ivan Acosta Velez
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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