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2200 Hull St, Richmond, VA, 23224
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.
Average in Virginia
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“This funeral home has done an awesome job for both my mother and my sister's funeral. I felt like this review is necessary since others seem to be giving them one star without ever actually using their funeral home. They did such a good job on my mother's funeral that we decided to use them again for my sister. As for the review where someone was complaining about them not giving him prices, they have an itemized list of prices available, I have attached pictures of these prices. For the reviewer giving one star about the size of the building, apparently without ever going inside, the inside is plenty big enough for the viewing. I would estimate seating for about 60 people on church style pews. I'm not sure about the handicap accessibility, there is only one small ledge to step inside of the building. I'm guessing that they do not monitor these reviews, since they haven't posted anything in response to the negative reviews. Hopefully this will help their average rating out a little bit, they definitely deserve better than 2 stars!”
— Gerald Jarrett
“This funeral home did an awesome job with my father's funeral. Mr. Brooks may us feel comfortable and took care of our needs. This is a smaller. old school funeral home but i wouldn't want to go anywhere else for my family. He has buried just about everyone in my family including my grandmother, aunt and dad. Even months after my dad's funeral, I ran into Mr. Brooks in public and he remembered me. I 'm glad you chose to go back to him.”
— Talisha Johnson
“Would give lower but I can't . They were both rude and nasty. I was doing a mystery shopper/field agent thing. Simple question of, Can I have the General Price List, Do you cremate on site or elsewhere, and How much is just a cremation fee without any additional costs? Duh! Hello! It is itemized people. They tried to say they couldn't tell me the price. They are hiding stuff folks. The other 15 or so I went to today and the three yesterday didn't have this many issues or none at all. I get that some people don't know what an app is and don't understand why someone would want something itemized (not really) but they were so rude and unprofessional. God help anyone using their services. I feel for their family.”
— Justin Benton
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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