1701 McCulloh St, Baltimore, MD, 21217
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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Maryland
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“If you're thinking of using them for cremation, my review may be valuable to you. I called the day my father died and didn't get a return call. When I followed up two hours later to note the nursing home had a timeline they assured me they'd call back. They never did (it's now 5 days later). Go with MD Cremation Services. Excellent, compassionate service that was prompt and thorough.”
— Adrienne Doedderlein
“My father passed away at Seasons hospice due to complications from COVID-19. His final wish was to be cremated. I found SERENITY FUNERAL AND CREMATION SERVICES online and Seasons Hospice also referred them to me. There was a call center that took your call, they than got in touch with the director to reach out to you . Mr.Cullen Harris was so pleasant, caring, understanding , and is not there to take advantage of your wallet. Very reasonable price and stuck with their quoted rate on the website. Mr. Harris did not try to upsell anything. He was exceptional throughout the whole process did not push anything on you. He answered all question and did anything and everything to make this process as easy a possible. I’d like to thank Mr. Cullen Harris for the great comfort with one of the most difficult aspects of life. I would highly recommend them!”
— Heather Lentz
“I chose Serenity Cremation based solely on internet reviews and price. I live out of state and my research did not let me down. Price was WAY better than I had imagined cremation would be. The staff were all VERY professional and kind! Everything went so smoothly that I was amazed. Thank you all!”
— John Christman
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.