Pierschbacher Funeral Home
201 Walnut St, Milo, IA, 50166
License #fe132211
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 Iowa
$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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“John Pierschbacher is the most compassionate and kind gentleman....Being a small town Funeral Director he mourns right alongside the family, profit is not a goal, comfort and compassion are his top concern..my dad passed away on 12.12.17 and my step-Mom shortly thereafter on 1.15.18, John came to their hiome to help, not as a funeral director but as a friend. He is a Gentle Giant of sorts (very tall). The funerals were beautifully planned and carried out, leaving the family to greet guests and grieve our loss while he took on the task of handling things so we had nothing to worry about, always putting us first and offering up any help we needed.....I worked for a pre-need insurance company for 15 years and attended many funerals of family and friends and all I can say, is a lot of the funeral directors could learn a thing or two from John....for the losses we endured, he sure took on the stress of it all for us...Kudos John Pierschbacher!”
— Julie Ries
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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