2278 S US Hwy 87, Fredericksburg, TX, 78624
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“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 Texas
$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.
“Shame on the owner of this place for accosting a firefighter on Main Street simply because he was to close to his precious corvette! These firefighters are fighting their tails off for our community and deserve better than this! Shame on Max Beckmann!”
— Alfredo De la garza
“Mr Beckmann has buried most of my Family members. Most recent was My Father, Max was very kind & nice to my Mother & to my immediate Family.. He has Always been very kind, generous with helping any Family to choose whatever want and Never tries to talk one out of something. He goes out of his way to make sure that you are taken care of and your every need is met. We have known Max for years. They did a Great job. I will be back in time of need. Thanks Max!”
— YVONNE Hodges
“I WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS FUNERAL HOME TO ANYONE! It is long overdue that I speak of my experience with Max Beckmann and his services slash temperament . A little over two years ago my late father, David, committed suicide & unfortunately we didn't find his body immediately. Fast forward to when my brother and I went to the funeral home to go over everything. Mr. Beckmann decided it to be appropriate to make a 'joke' that went something like this, "we don't usually burn this many candles, but because of the smell (of your dads body), we had no choice, haha." He literally laughed out loud. As if losing a parent to suicide wasn't hard enough; to then make it worse, the man who is responsible for maintaining a professional attitude and gentle approach to the families dealing with their loss decided to make light of our situation merely days after my fathers passing. On top of all of this, he rushed us out because "..here shortly I have a party that I'm hosting.." So this message is for Max Beckmann on behalf of my brother and myself : HOW DARE YOU! You should be ashamed of yourself. You are a miserable excuse for a man. To speak ill of the dead the way that you did, in front of his children no less. You're a disgusting human being and hope no one ever has to go through what my brother and I did with this man and his business.”
— Traci Dodds
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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