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48 Elm St, Montclair, NJ, 07042
License #4788
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?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“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
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in New Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
“Recently, my family entrusted Martin’s Funeral Home to manage the funeral arrangements for a loved one. The funeral services were fast tracked to be completed within less than seven business days. From beginning to end, Mrs.Williams the Manager and Funeral Director, took the time to help the family understand all that was needed to prepare for the final services. Every step of the way, she was professional, patient and empathetic. Mrs. Williams also understood how to manage all of our personalities with a keen sense of humor and grace. Since Martin's has been based in the community for decades, they were a great resource in recommending caterers, hotel accommodations for out of towner's and explaining business matters that needed to be addressed after the burial. For almost 30 years, Martin’s Funeral Home has overseen four final preparations for our family. It brings us peace of mind to know, we can always seek out Martin’s to assist in presenting our loved ones for final goodbyes.”
— Barbara Steele
“I will always be grateful for the folks at Martin’s. They have taken care of the arrangements for my family members for more than 50 years. The funeral director knows her stuff and can really get things done. The services provided for my mother were outstanding. I couldn’t have asked for or received anything more! Would recommend this funeral home to anyone suffering from loss of a loved one.”
— sade rodrigues
“Richelle and her team did an outstanding job in coordinating my mother’s funeral. I contacted her in anticipation of my mother’s death to make preliminary arrangements, from my first contact her and throughout the entirety of the process she was the consummate professional. My mother had been ill for a prolonged time and was in the ICU after experiencing complications from surgery. Richelle did a fantastic and thorough job in preparing her for the viewing. She listened to our requests and accommodated them with the outmost attention to detail. The conduct of the delivery to the church, transportation and coordination of the burial were flawless. For this my family will be eternally grateful. I have no hesitation in recommending this business.”
— Franz Smith
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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