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44663 Date Ave, Lancaster, CA, 93534
License #FD 2201
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“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.
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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 California
$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.
“WARNING ‼️ WARNING ‼️ This mortuary did a sacrilege for my mother’s Catholic mass service. They told me they were going to get a Catholic Priest for her mass service and they hired a FAKE priest. This has been very painful for our family since this was such a Sacred service…May God have mercy for their deception. I just hope no other family experiences this pain.”
— Maria Hernandez
“We trusted this company to handle my father’s service with care and professionalism, but instead, their mishandling of key details added unnecessary stress to an already painful day. The pastor arrived 30 minutes late, delaying the service and upsetting our family and guests. When he finally spoke, his message was completely impersonal—he said nothing about my father’s life and instead gave a generic sermon while promoting his own church and passing out flyers. This was completely inappropriate for the occasion. On top of that, the slideshow was not set up properly, some pictures were missing, and our family had to step in to get it working—something that should have been handled by their staff. Despite these significant failures, the company refused to take accountability. When I voiced my concerns, they blamed me for the preacher’s tardiness, even though their own team was responsible for coordinating the event. I requested a partial refund due to the poor service, but they denied it without any real consideration. When I brought up the missing pictures, they simply said they would "look into it"—but what good does that do after the moment has passed? Losing a loved one is hard enough without having to deal with a company that fails to provide the respect and professionalism they promise. Their lack of accountability only made an already difficult day even harder. This will be the last time I use this place.”
— Tracy Krueger
“I had went to other funeral homes before arriving at Torres and Mumaw. This was a task I already dreaded because I was not mentally prepared to arrange my sister's funeral. Felipa was beyond amazing from the moment my family walked into the funeral home. Felipa was kind, considerate, extremely professional and most importantly, she was prepared. She had already developed a price breakdown for the services we asked about over the phone. Based on her level of professionalism and compassion, it was no need to look any further. She helped me with every detail and answered my questions every step of the way. She made sure that I was comfortable and pleased! Even though this was the hardest day of my life, she made it easy for me to show up and not have to worry about anything. I definitely recommend! The entire team was amazing.”
— Shevada Dove-Williams
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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