Royer's New Salem Funeral Home
1823 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO, 64058
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 Missouri
$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.
What Families Say
“The prompt response in caring for my mother's body after she passed was greatly appreciated. The cremation cost was very reasonable, and Jacquie was friendly and efficient in handling the paperwork and providing death certificates. Highly recommend.”
— James Moore
“Royer Funeral Home was very professional regarding our friend’s wish to be cremated. I’ve never had to fill out a death certificate before and the process was very streamlined.”
— Michele Schifsky
“They were caring and very understanding .. Priced wonderfully and helped me threw the process .. I couldn’t have done it with out them …”
— Joseph Manz
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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