502 Congress Pkwy N, Athens, TN, 37303
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.
“From the time Ms. Alma answered my panicked phone call at 6:30 a.m. October 2, 2025, she was my Co-Pilot through navigating the complexities of my mother's passing in another state and ensuring her body would be preserved and transported back to Tennessee in a timely and respectable manner. The entire team treated us like family and walked us through the process with care and patience. Ms. Alma and Marquis showed such compassion and empathy as if my mom was their mother, sister, aunt, or friend. The intricate details she managed and the burdens they lifted form my shoulders were truly invaluable. From the Lenoir, McCowan, Collier and Ervin families, Thank you and God Bless you for and all that you do for families in there deepest time of need. With heartfelt gratitude, -Heather Ervin & Family”
— Heather Ervin
“5-Stars is NOT a high enough rating! Mr. Marcus and Mrs. Alma and the entire MD Dotson & Sons Funeral Home staff did an Absolutely Amazing job for our family, as we laid our Husband, Father, Uncle, and Friend to rest on December 18, 2022! We were treated as “Family” and this made the entire process so sweet and comfortable! Their professionalism, care, understanding, and absolute desire to do everything at the highest and personal level, is like nothing I’ve ever seen! Our family can’t THANK, MD Dotson and Sons Funeral Home, enough for such an Amazing Homegoing for Mr. Lonnie Jones, Jr.! If you are in need of funeral home services, there is ONLY ONE OPTION- MD Dotson and Sons Funeral Home! The family of Mr. Lonnie Jones, Jr.”
— Christopher Jones
“M D Dotson & Sons funeral home provided top-notch professionalism when we had to use their services. They provided a dignified and safe environment in order for us to give our loved one a Homegoing celebration.”
— H Henley
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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Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.