630 S Wilmer Ave, Anniston, AL, 36201
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 Alabama
$2,121 – $6,671
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,121–$6,671. 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 don't understand why you can't give them a zero. I did not pick this funeral home for my father's funeral however my family members did. This is the shadiest business I have ever come into contact with. I cannot get anybody on the phone in regards to a payment that was made during the initial contact of this place. I'm that I'm trying to check on that so I can continue to pay for his funeral service. I can't get anyone on the phone. I talked to Venetta a few times until communication broke down and I stopped hearing from her. I reported this place to the better Business bureau let them deal with it.”
— A C
“They truly do not care about customer service or the family. I called 8 times leaving messages twice in a 48 hour period. Never returned my call. When my family got to the church, visitors were allowed to sit in pews and family members, my great aunt’s grandsons their spouses, granddaughter, great nieces and nephews had to stand while random people who were not family members were not asked to get up per protocol and allow family members to sit. Second relative to use their services in 8 months and I just keep asking why. If it was possible to give zero stars after the service today, I would.”
— DeKoslyn Robinson
“If you think customer service is important during your time of grief DO NOT use AFS. They are not organized at all, the office staff is terrible. They have an answering service and will not return calls, you will make several trips to the office just for them to tell you come back after 1 or come back after 3. Misspellings throughout the obituary. The owner will not talk to you but he will take your money only to report the death of your loved one almost a month later so don’t expect a death certificate. Do yourself and your loved one a favor.. STAY AWAY!!!”
— Kristi Hollinquest
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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