Hodel's Country Dining
5917 Knudsen Dr, Bakersfield, CA, 93308
About Hodel's Country Dining
Several rooms of country-style, banquet spacse for buffet meals, catered events, weddings & more.
Questions to Ask When You Call
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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. 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.
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What Families Say
“The last time we were here was about 5 years ago. Passing through, we decided to stop again. Unfortunately the food was not as good as last time. The fried chicken was juicy and crispy last time. The desserts were great, especially the peach cobbler. This time, fried chicken was greasy and lacked flavor. The desserts never got replenished. The weirdest part, was the cashier asking if we left our waitress a tip. Really, the waitress that was non- existent. The waitress that was off in the corner chatting with other staff members instead of working. Ha-Ha.. no did not leave her a tip. Would have given her advice on how to earn her tips instead. Sadly location is not as it used to be.”
— Karina
“Just okay. Fried chicken and mashed potatoes were good. Not much variety of foods. Feel like other buffets have more. Won’t be going back.”
— Valeria Pla
“We recently held an event here, and everything was amazing. The buffet food, service, atmosphere, everything was fantastic. From Kasey to Jessica in the planning phase, to Leonard, Anthony and service, I can not recommend Hodel's more.”
— Ryan Murtha
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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.
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