Royer's New Salem Funeral Home
1823 N Blue Mills Rd, Independence, MO, 64058
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 Missouri
$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.
What Families Say
“The prompt response in caring for my mother's body after she passed was greatly appreciated. The cremation cost was very reasonable, and Jacquie was friendly and efficient in handling the paperwork and providing death certificates. Highly recommend.”
— James Moore
“Royer Funeral Home was very professional regarding our friend’s wish to be cremated. I’ve never had to fill out a death certificate before and the process was very streamlined.”
— Michele Schifsky
“They were caring and very understanding .. Priced wonderfully and helped me threw the process .. I couldn’t have done it with out them …”
— Joseph Manz
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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