Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetery
709 Memorial Dr SW, Decatur, AL, 35601
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 Alabama
$2,121 – $6,671
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,121–$6,671. 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
“When my father passed away, O did not have access to funds for his estate to pay for the cremation and service. First ot was going to be 3200 dollars for just the cremation and 5000 for the service and everything. I found not afford to give my dad a proper service and the only reason I could pay for the cremation is because they suddenly discovered a discount that dropped it to 2600. All of this was due before they would do anything. They were trying to milk me for every penny they could. They also continued to try to sell me more stuff knowing I couldn't afford it. I could not give my dad a proper service due to the greed of this place and that's something I can never get back and it's killed me through this difficult time. We've used them many times before but never again. Their greed and lack of compassion and caring is very upsetting.”
— John Darling
“Terrible experience! Put my family through extra stress trying to verify something that didn’t needed to be verified. The manager was not helpful at all. Plots/closing were already bought and paid for years ago and they had no files on it. Had to pay more, and manager said it was a discount. Charged another fee amount when they had already collected that in 2003. Not sure what the fees are for when you can’t even keep or find a file! No excuse in the modern day with technology we have! They had one excuse after another! We had to delay our funeral for 3 more days before cleared to bury! No one needs this extra expense in a time of grief. I would take my business elsewhere.”
— Jo Taylor
“I would highly recommend Roselawn Funeral Home and Cemetary! There were unforseen issues regarding the burial of my mother and the staff at Roselawn handled everything in a very timely and professional manner. I honestly could not have asked for any more personal care, understanding and patience. They made me feel like family and their concerns for my feeling could be felt. I was and always will be thankful for the wonder staff at Roselawn.”
— Becky Horton
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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