400 4th St, Sergeant Bluff, IA, 51054
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 Iowa
$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.
“If you have any deaths in the family and are in Souix City don't go anywhere elts . They are 1 of the only independently owned not big corporate funeral homes in town Isabel is amazing ,sweet, thoughtful patient and understanding she made finding a funeral home a much easier choice because a place with such a wonderful person being the representative of a company the company must be a good place to come . Rodgers was the funeral director We spoke to and we had all kinds of difficult questions through this process he has guides us through it and was very thoughtful and well spoken . He jump through all kinds of hoops to help us deal with the hospital and many other things . This man made the process sooo much easier we where able to get things done with his help that we could not. Isabel and Rodger are just wonderful people we greatful for there kindness and time and effort they went above and beyond. If you have any deaths in the family and are in Souix City don't go anywhere elts . They are 1 of the only independently owned not big corporate funeral homes in town”
— Son of Asgard
“My mom passed away on 12/18/2024 and Waterbury Funeral Service in Sergeant Bluff, IA did her cremation services. They did great work and the staff who answer the phones are extremely polite and helpful. Planning everything was easy and stress free. The urns we received from Waterbury were beautiful and would be given top ratings by my mother! Thank you all for making this experience and processes seem to good to be true, but it is! 😁”
— ButterSkull Designs
“Very professional and respectful.”
— Cathy Watterson
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.