D.W. Swick Funeral Home Sciotoville/Wolfe-Nelson Chapel
5951 Gallia St, Portsmouth, OH, 45662
License #fd428466
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 Ohio
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“My grandson died unexpectedly & tragically on Feb. 19, 2025. A friend of my son in law referred him to D.W. Swick Funeral Home in Sciotoville Oh. This was the very best decision for our family. Staff was very supportive and empathetic to our grief but most of all willing to work with us financially. It's hard enough to deal with losing a loved one, but when there is no life insurance the burden of how to set them at rest feels insurmountable. Dee Swick and the Swick family (including staff members) were patient, understanding & kind. It felt to me as though they were hurting right along with us. The family was given pretty much free reign in planning the funeral and we felt at peace when it was over. I recommend D.W. Swick Funeral home as the place to contact when you don't know where to turn or who to contact in the event of death in the family.”
— Catherine Fitch
“Swick Funeral home provided exceptional service for my brother’s funeral. The care they provided did not stop after the burial. They have continued to reach and check on your family.”
— Meagan Rhea
“D. W. Swick funeral home was so gracious to us. Every little detail that they suggested was very helpful, every little question we had was answered and so kind to us in our grief. Truly caring.”
— Vickie McGinnis (Red)
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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