Understanding Funeral and Cremation Pricing
Funeral and cremation pricing depends on the services and merchandise you choose, such as the type of service, casket or urn, and cemetery arrangements. Under the federal FTC Funeral Rule, you have the right to receive an itemized General Price List and to choose only the items you want. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, formerly Meador, provides a General Price List and discusses costs openly with families in Gainesville and Whitesboro, Texas. To request a price list or talk through options that fit your budget, call (903) 564-3800 or request information online.
Serving Gainesville and Cooke County, including Lindsay, Valley View, Callisburg, Lake Kiowa, Era, and Muenster; and Whitesboro and Grayson County, including Collinsville, Sadler, Tioga, Southmayd, Pottsboro, and Gordonville.
You have the right to an itemized price list under the FTC Funeral Rule. View our General Price List or call to discuss costs that fit your family.
Funeral pricing reflects the specific services and merchandise a family selects, from the service type to the casket or urn and cemetery arrangements. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow itemizes these so families in Gainesville and Whitesboro pay only for what they choose.
Families in Cooke County and Grayson County can ask Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow for guidance on options that fit a range of budgets, including simpler cremation arrangements, without sacrificing a meaningful tribute or compassionate care.
What Affects Funeral Pricing
- Type of service. A traditional funeral, memorial service, or direct cremation each carries different costs.
- Merchandise. Choices such as casket, urn, or memorial products affect the total.
- Cemetery arrangements. Burial involves a plot, opening and closing, and related cemetery costs.
- Optional additions. Items like printed materials, flowers, or receptions are chosen by the family.
- Your right to choose. Under the FTC Funeral Rule you may select only the items you want from the General Price List.
FAQ
How does funeral pricing work in Texas?
Pricing depends on the services and merchandise a family chooses, such as the service type, casket or urn, and cemetery arrangements. Under the FTC Funeral Rule, the funeral home must itemize costs so you pay only for what you select.
What is a General Price List, and how do I get one?
A General Price List is the itemized list of a funeral home’s prices required by the FTC Funeral Rule. Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow provides one on request, in person, by phone, or online, so you can compare and plan.
Are there affordable funeral and cremation options?
Yes. Options range from traditional funerals to simpler direct cremation, and a director can suggest arrangements that fit your budget while still honoring your loved one. Request the General Price List to review specific costs.
Reviewed by the funeral directors of Turrentine-Jackson-Morrow Funeral Home, serving Gainesville and Whitesboro, Texas.
Texas Funeral Service Commission license number 4450 (Whitesboro) and license number 4457 (Gainesville). Compliant with the FTC Funeral Rule, including the right to an itemized General Price List.