Nicholas F Cognetta Funeral Home
104 Myrtle Ave, Stamford, CT, 06902
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?”
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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Connecticut
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. 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.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“Cognetta Funeral home & amazing staff . Jacqueline ( director) your heart was in it from the start. Your professionalism and graciousness was comforting during this difficult time of the loss of our brother. You guided us with the arrangements from start to finish. You assured us everything would be taken care of with dignity and it was ! Knowing that our loved one was in your hands was very comforting to us. The compassion and kindness that you all provided to us will never be forgotten ! Thank you for providing exceptional services to our family . Your staff is a special group. Our experience at Cognetta Funeral Home & Crematory was very meaningful. We are forever grateful! - the famiy of - Jerry C. Buzzeo”
— Sandra Leone
“Absolutely the best funeral experience I've ever had. The staff is gracious, warm and thoughtful. The Cognetta family created a beautiful living room across from where we met our guests at the wake --- complete with a loving DVD slide show of my dad's life set to music over the mantle. On our way out the door we were greeted with a homemade pound cake to have in the morning with coffee before their limousines came to take us to the church for the funeral. They are gentle, true professionals and displayed perfection in every detail.”
— Leslie Oscar
“Where do I begin… Cognetta funeral home has always been a special place for my family. My mother was very dear friends with Nick the founder .... I lost my mother when I was eight years old and I remember with them treating my family so wonderfully. They even took great care of my father 31 years ago! This past week I had to arrange another funeral for my mother in law. Lee could not have been more amazing! he made us feel like we were family and took all the worry away from this awful time in our lives.... truly something special about cognetta funeral home and would never go to anyone else!”
— Dominick Bria
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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