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5517 Vine St, Alexandria, VA, 22310
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.
“The team at Metropolitan Funeral Services is wonderful. The building itself is very humble, tucked away in an industrial area of Alexandria. Don't let this fool you. Everyone I worked with there was on top of everything, working hard to ensure my loved one's remains were transported in a timely manner, and advising me on how to work through all the next steps I needed to figure out. Junior, Sharon, and Karen (the Funeral Director-Manager) were are all fantastic. Thank you to the team at Metropolitan!”
— Richard Walsh
“I am a funeral director in Florida, and Karen was extremely helpful in helping us arrange a burial at The National Memorial Cemetery of Quantico. If you are an out-of-town funeral director looking for assistance with placement at Arlington National Cemetery or The National Memorial Cemetery at Quantico, I highly recommend contacting Karen or one of her colleagues. Karen, thank you for helping us serve our veterans and their families.”
— Suzie Baumann
“In route to Washington DC ARLINGTON nationalCemetery today I learned that a real id was required to enter the gate. I was traveling in the funeral coach with the casketed remains of a World War II veteran . I was at a loss As to what to do since, according to Arlington, there was no exception . lost to no exception … and Metropolitan came to mind. True to form … They answered my call with professionalism, kindness and a can do attitude! Karen and Dennis rerouted me to them and Eric ( real id in hand ) was waiting when I arrived to take the wheel and get us on property and allow BURLINGTONmy family to be served … I will always engage Metropolitan as they are categorically the best !!! Thank you Dennis, Eric and Karen !!’ - JP”
— John Paul Womble
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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