3100 S Washington Ave, Saginaw, MI, 48601
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 Michigan
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. 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 am uncertain who is responsible for training the staff affiliated with this establishment. This marks the second instance where my family and I have worked with Paradise, and we have consistently experienced unprofessionalism from our arrangement conference with Ms. Scott to the service staff, indicating a lack of communication regarding our planned arrangements. Despite numerous complaints and reports submitted to the owner, no changes have been implemented. Furthermore, the funeral director listed on the program is rarely visible. Ms. Scott, who claims to be the manager, lacks the necessary professional credentials to perform her duties. She exhibits a negative demeanor and poor interpersonal skills. By the way stop selling them cheap looking caskets that y'all charge an arm and leg for. I have submitted a formal complaint to the state, hoping the owner will take prompt action to address these issues.”
— George Lindsey
“My cousin passed away and had no insurance. I donated to the funeral home and I later found out that my cousin had not been buried, due to financial circumstances. I opted to pay the full balance. I called one week, several times and I never received a call back. I called today 2/25/25 and Ms. Scott finally returned my call back, after I asked to speak with Ivan. Ms. Scott was very dismissive and rude to me when I asked about the balance. She stated “There is a balance that you can pay for your family member” However she can’t give me the balance amount…but I can send in my money…. That makes no sense… I may pay more than the balance owed. 🤷🏾♀️ I’ll be changing my funeral arrangements to Fischer Family Funeral Services. Paradise is very unprofessional.”
— Queen Yaa Asantewaa
“What kind of funeral home puts up a website to upsell grieving patrons? I advise anyone using this service to double check the prices for flowers online. You will easily see that they are doubling the cost to upsell and profit. Shamefull practices.”
— Chase N
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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