5701 Center St, Omaha, NE, 68106
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 Nebraska
$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.
“Today I visited 6 family members headstones - ALL were completely overgrown with weeds. Took 15 minutes to find my mother’s! Absolutely deplorable and disrespectful! I spent another 45 minutes clearing all our stones. Hillcrest Westlawn states on their website that maintaining the property is a priority? What a joke! They should be ashamed of the condition the grounds are in. I visited three sections and one was worse than the next!”
— Jill E
“I frequently visit my folks and relatives especially my parents who have been gone for years and yesterday during my visit I find in disgust their flower vase was stolen 🤬 Apparently this is a common problem which I never gave a thought of until now. I don’t plan on getting another one because they are too expensive and West lawn will not take responsibility. I am guessing Westlawn knows of these thefts but made no attempt to put out any word.”
— R R
“If you care about your loved ones then do not decide to lay them to rest here. They do not care about you or your family. For 7 months I waited for my mother’s headstone, had Mother’s Day with a spot of dirt on the ground. After over 10 phone calls I finally got an answer to where her headstone was and they forgot to ordered it. After 13 thousand dollars spent and 7 months of waiting. That shows you how much they care.”
— Cory White
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 Westlawn-Hillcrest Memorial Park Cemetery?
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.