609 7th St, Boone, IA, 50036
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.
“I was very impressed by the service and compassion given to our family at the Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home. My mother lived 99-1/2 years before passing away in a Boone, Iowa, memory care facility in 2020. My husband and I live in Indiana, and we visited her many times in Boone. Since we live so far away, I didn't realize until a couple years later that her gravestone had never been engraved with her date of death. Someone who knows our family notified me on Messenger, and I called and talked to one of the new owners, Alex, told him the story of how my mother maintained a funeral insurance policy for 40 years before she died so I wouldn't have to bear the expenses. She never had any assets, no house, no car, nothing, but she always managed to pay her bills. Alex was so kind as to investigate the situation, and then he called the engraver, had it completed, and sent me a photo of the finished gravestone. ..... I used to teach customer service before retiring, and I taught how a lot of companies might consider benchmarking funeral homes if they want to see real customer service in action every day. Successful companies don't just "satisfy" a customer; they "delight" a customer. It's that extra step, the listening, the caring, and then actually getting the job done for their customers. If you're looking for a funeral home that will do what they promise, I highly recommend the Schroeder-Stark-Welin Funeral Home in Boone, Iowa.”
— Dianne Chmidling
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— David Stoneburner
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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Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.