812 Pecan Ave, Philadelphia, MS, 39350
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 Mississippi
$1,996 – $6,278
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $1,996–$6,278. 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.
“Don't know much about the chapel but we pulled into the parking lot with our RV to stretch and a person was kind and offered us a bathroom to use. He didn't need to do that but was very nice to offer. I said we have one in the RV and thanked him very much for the offer. Seems like good folks. I do know he had an police badge on. Just love kind good people. Thank you.”
— Gary Love
“I recently attended the funeral of a relative and was greatly disappointed in the attitude I perceived from the funeral director. He was condescending and spoke to the the funeral party as if they were children. His demeanor was gruff and rude, not at all comforting. My family are Choctaw and this funeral home has a contract with the Tribe to care for it's bereaved families. I'm sure the Tribe expects it's tribal members to receive the same level of caring and compassion as this funeral home gives all it's other bereaved families.”
— Denise Godsey
“The funeral director needs to(at the very least) be forced into some sort of people skills training. The treatment of my family at a Choctaw funeral that he officiated was disrespectful to say the very least. That funeral home is contracted by the tribe and every person's funeral that they do, the Choctaw family's should be given the same respect as everyone else. I am sorry to say that was not the case for my family today.”
— Bethany Hollis
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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