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245 Main St, Waltham, MA, 02453
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.
Average in Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“On behalf of my entire family, we would like to thank Joyce Funeral Home for all the help they gave me in making my mother’s funeral arrangements. The truth is that I didn’t know anything about how to do this, since it is the first time I have lost a loved one, and John helped me by guiding me, giving me options, and always being willing to answer and clarify my doubts. He personally ensured that everything was carried out properly and with great care. I also thank all the staff who helped me during this process. On the day of the service, in addition to the professionalism and kindness they showed, they did everything possible to make everything go perfectly. John put together a video with photos of my mother, as well as a frame of her, and I received thank-you cards to use. I am very pleased, and my heart goes out to John and the staff for going above and beyond with my mother’s funeral service. Eternally grateful.”
— Yrma Salazar
“I know Frank and his family for many years and how wonderful they are. I never imagined myself in the situation of needing them for services for my own loved one at this point in time. I cannot say enough about Frank, Kathy and John. The care they took, the time spent, the above and beyond treatment, and the incredibly thoughtful details - all that combined to make a truly lovely celebration of life for Juan, one that he deserved. Many remarked it was the most beautiful service they had ever attended. I could not agree more. Thank you for taking such care of me and of Juan. I will never forget all you did. We could not have been in better hands at Joyce.”
— Kelly Cronin
“We are very fortunate to have found Joyce Funeral Home. The space itself is beautiful and welcoming, which made it perfect for our large family and friends traveling from all over the continent. From the very beginning, John and Gavin were supportive and helpful — they walked us through everything step by step and handled many of the details we hadn't even considered. Everything came together beautifully on the day of the service, creating an uplifting atmosphere for our family. They were also respectful of our cultural traditions and made sure everything felt personal and meaningful. The Memorial Package they put together for our loved one was stunning — it truly captured his life and accomplishments. To top it all off, given the level of care and service they provided, the pricing was reasonable. I highly recommend them — they made a difficult time a little easier for all of us. Thank you.”
— Vienne Cheung
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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