1150 Dickerson Rd, Goodlettsville, TN, 37072
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 Tennessee
$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.
“We were charged approximately $4000 additionally, just to have my mother‘s service on a Sunday afternoon! We were not made aware of this when we paid for her funeral arrangements months before. Even if we had been, there’s no excuse for charging additional money when they didn’t even have to dig a grave. They only open the mausoleum slid my mom‘s casket in and glued the stone back on! Lots of people have to work Monday through Friday and do not have the benefit of taking off from work to attend a funeral for people they dearly love. Michael Frazier the GM was no help whatsoever.”
— June Humphrey
“After a church member had passed away, I and my daughter made a visit to bring food for the family, we were unceremoniously informed that only catered foods were allowed in their facility. As I was attempting to get some funeral information, the female manning the from desk, just turned her head away and struck up a conversation with a fellow employee. I haven't witnessed such discourteous behavior from anyone, as a retired military officer, this was unacceptable and incompetent behavior. It's unfortunate, my mother and other family members are at rest at cemetery. A note amand recommendation to anyone interested, COLE & GARRETT Funeral Home took care of arrangements when my wife passed away last year they went out of their way to show our family compassion and care. They are exemplary of what funeral directors are supposed to be.”
— Ron Hartley
“Forest Lawn, took great care of my brothers Funeral, the facility was very clean & friendly & also practice all Covid Rules & regulations, very helpful getting the flowers in from the florists and arranging them. Our Minister delivered a great message and many of our family members are buried here. Very great full to them during our time of Loss.”
— Jill KEMPER BOYD
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.
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Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.