862 Concordia Ave, St Paul, MN, 55104
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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Minnesota
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“Grateful for Brooks Funeral Home. Black owned funeral homes are vital because, how we care for those who transition is cultural. Brooks has prepared 2 of my family members and each time it was done with thoughtfulness, care for the family's priorities and informative for those of us who unfortunately lost our first family member. Grateful that the St. Paul community has this funeral home that offers dignity in these sad moments.”
— Ain Ealey
“Well they had lost my grandmothers clothing . Ms brooks said she didn’t have them and that they didn’t take clothes . Then her husband later found them . They are disorganized and also tried to charge us for a correction on death certificate but it was an error they made and acknowledged they made it… additionally I have attended several funerals here and they have limited space and ppl are often outside . I just think they are all about money with their low budget services ! Try to support black businesses and this is the thanks we got !No thanks .! I recommend summit funeral home in inver grove heights where they care about your lost loved one and are sympathetic to those burying a love one !”
— Breashia Porter
“I don't get why all these negative reviews when you all working off your emotions because your family died I know because my brother died and all I wanted to do was blame somebody ...that is not right for Brooks business my brother had his service there and Brooks was nice and so was her family while helping us when we are sad. She helped with anything we asked ..and that's her business to ask for money how she gonna help you with your family who died ..some of y'all need to think before writing about people when she helps ALL PEOPLE..my brother looked good ..”
— Omarion Davis Raleigh
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
Claim your free listing“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.