Murdoch Funeral Home & Cremation Service
622 Main St, Center Point, IA, 52213
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 Iowa
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
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.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“We felt that our father’s funeral, which was coordinated thru the Wilson Ave facility, was more attentive and executed more smoothly than Mom’s. We were particularly upset by the insistence that, despite our repeated preference for a closed casket, the funeral home insisted on leaving the casket open for a “family viewing” even though we said numerous times we wanted the casket closed. Again, without asking us for permission, her hair and makeup were done. It was very frustrating.”
— Peg Carver
“Helpful and caring thank you. Went out of there way to help me in any way possible. Thank you”
— Jeffrey MIddleton
“Listened to the family and was comforting through the process.”
— Leah Burns
We can help with what comes next.
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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