2120 Lake Michigan Dr NW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49504
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 Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. 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.
“I had a very difficult end of life experience with my mother passing away from Alzheimer's. She was bedridden for over a year with a broken hip under home hospice. Our family underwent so much trauma seeing her decline. The night she passed, Heritage Funeral Home took care of every detail. Very special thanks to Rob Bergman of Heritage. He went above and beyond directing mom's funeral and really took great care and time understanding our needs. It is so very rare to experience such sincere service and professionalism. I had met with other funeral homes to review options anticipating mom's passing, but none presented themselves with the level of sincerity to match Heritage. End of life is the most important experience a family can have and Heritage was a blessing. Thank you.”
— Joseph Callahan
“Lee, Scott, and Rob took amazing care of our mom and our family during a difficult time. We truly cannot thank them enough for going above and beyond to honor our mom with the most beautiful funeral. Our hearts are so full, and we feel beyond grateful to have picked them to help us celebrate our beautiful mom's life. Thank you for your attention to detail, sympathy, and compassion. We are forever grateful. Jen and Dan”
— Cleans
“Heritage did a fabulous job seeing me and my brother Bill through all the steps with the passing of our sister. We do not live in the Grand Rapids area (Rochester, Michigan) and Ted, the funeral director, was there to lead us step by step with the process needed in this situation! Yesterday we were at the cemetery making arrangements for our sister Linda’s burial. I couldn’t have had everything go so smoothly without Ted at Heritage. I would highly recommend them. You can put your trust in Heritage Life Story Funeral Home for your loved ones!”
— josephjames510
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.
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.