1024 N Foster Dr, Baton Rouge, LA, 70806
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 Louisiana
$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.
“The Mother’s Day celebration was top tier and so refreshing. The food, flowers, cards, and the jazz music were so amazing. The tables were decorated beautifully. The atmosphere was so relaxing. Thank you 🙏 for this beautiful celebration in honor of Mothers. Pastor Easley”
— Charlene Easley
“0 stars. Horrible experience. Samuel prays on the people in their most vulnerable time. My dad passed away and I was told to get a funeral service to pick his body up. I called multiple funeral homes and they all said they couldn’t do it because they needed his wife’s consent. (Lord knows where the wife could be). When I called this funeral service it was very quick. Too quick. Samuel picked up the phone and asked where was my dad located and did he have permission to pick him up? Mind you I know nothing about funeral services so I said yes you have permission. (He didn’t say anything about how much it would cost. With my dad dead, I was even thinking about that). When I arrived in his office in hammond he told me I had to pay a transportation fee along with an $1,800 fee for using his services. Obviously, if I knew that upfront I wouldn’t have done it because I don’t have that kind of money laying around. He also told me that if I didn’t pay he would have power to call law enforcement. I considered the option for another funeral service but even if I choose another one I would still owe him the money regardless. So I was forced to do business with him. Overall lesson Samuel, be upfront with your clients from the start. I learned a lesson as well, funeral services are still businesses, S.L Booker has horrible business practices. One bright side, his staff is very nice.”
— Daidrian Thornton
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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 S.L. Booker Family Celebration Center?
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.