615 Main St, Cedar Falls, IA, 50613
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 Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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.
“When my brother-in-law passed away last month, my wife chose Richardson's as they had provided services to her family for over twenty years. Her experience with Paul was not the same as that of Emily and Hernan who attended, but were not in charge of nor financially responsible for the same funeral. My wife was very distraught when her brother passed away suddenly and unexpectedly and Paul was very compassionate and able to calm her down and help her process all of the details of planning the funeral that she was responsible for. He was polite and professional throughout this relationship. The funeral was absolutely beautiful.”
— Greg Crespi
“Paul is the most unprofessional and rude person we have ever worked with. Our family has trusted Richardson funeral home for years and years. But Paul has ruined their reputation for us. Condescending, immature and just so disappointing. Emily and Bill, however, were lovely and so so helpful. Choose wisely when you go to Richardson. 🤨”
— Emily and Hernan Alcerreca Ritchie
“Richardson’s has provided services to our family a half dozen times and I cannot speak highly enough of Mike and his staff. They are compassionate and caring people and true professionals who handled every detail which allowed us to focus and be with our family during this time of loss. I highly recommend their services.”
— Bob Beck
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.
Are you Richardson Funeral and Cremation Service?
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.