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1627 A, Central Ave, Los, Alamos
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.
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.
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.
“Amber, the Los Alamos office manager was great to work with from the first time we walked into the office for pre planning. She gave us information that we did not know we needed and discussed the different options that were available along with the cost of each. When my wife passed unexpectedly several months later Amber was right there to help me navigate the system and she continued to be a great support with the obituary and planning the remembrance service that they provided, I wasn’t sure if I wanted to do that or not but Amber discussed the benefits and eased my concerns. Having that service was a great comfort to me and our family and friend that were able to attend. Thank you Rivera's for having Great, Caring, employees Brian Bartram”
— Brian Bartram
“Loosing my husband suddenly is one of my hardest life experiences. Amber from the Los Alamos location made this such a beautiful experience. She took care of everything and helped me in so many ways. When they came to pick up my husband after he passed, my daughter witnessed them praying over him before loading him into the van and she says this meant the world to her and she knew her dad was in good hands. She knew he would be taken care of with loving and kind hands. He was. I will be forever grateful for the care Rivera took care of my husband. Amber made sure that his spiritual beliefs were respected and everything me and my daughter wanted for him was done. This experience could have been hard but it wasn’t. It was a beautiful experience the care the showed us and my husband, I will be forever grateful to everyone at Rivera’s. My husband was sent on to his next part of his life with the most love and respect a human can be. Thank you!”
— Natalie Smith
“The company was very professional. When we met with Amber we were so great full. Her compassion was so appreciated and her approach was so lovely. There was no pressure to do or purchase anything. Amber was such a blessing in our journey and we will continue to be grateful for her kindness.”
— Karen Hawkins
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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