Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens Central
499 NW 27th Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL, 33311
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 Florida
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. 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.
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What Families Say
“January 24, 2026 visited again with my immediate family. I still see trash on the property throughout the cemetery where people have paid lots of money for their loved ones to be buried in. The grass is brown and dried out. People headstones are still sunken in the dirt. People headstones are broken. I am tired of visiting my relatives at Forest Lawn and seen trash all throughout the property. The lawn is unkept. The amount of money that has been taking from families for a burial spot, to have headstones made and to store people remains. I'm not satisfied with the maintenance of the property.”
— J
“Cecilia Hay was very helpful, understanding and caring during the process. She made things so much easier and better for myself and my siblings. We were provided with options to customize the grave marker for our mom. She listened to our opinions and had a special design created for us. Cecilia is very thorough, she followed up throughout the entire process and kept me informed about everything.”
— Jazzy W
“Ms.Charmane and Mrs.Jenny was very helpful to assisting me because I was so lost thank you”
— Uh Ohh
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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