Albany Rural Cemetery
68 Cemetery Ave, Albany, NY, 12204
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.
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 New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,368–$10,595. 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.
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What Families Say
“The Albany Rural Cemetery is a historic cemetery located in Menands, NY. The cemetery is the resting place of many important politicians and historical figures including President Chester A. Arthur, Stephen Van Rensselaer, Erastus Corning, William Paterson, and Daniel Manning. The cemetery is noted for its landscape design and well crafted mausoleums, headstones, and memorials. It is possible to both walk, hike, bike, or drive through the cemetery. There are maps available to help find the list of notable people who are buried here. Despite the fact that there is a map, certain memorials and graves can be hard to find. The “sectioning” system that is used here can be confusing. Probably, the most visited grave in the cemetery is that of former President Chester A Arthur. It is easy to find the signs that direct you towards his grave. The gravesite itself is one that stands out in the cemetery and is befitting of a former president. Some parts of the cemetery are much better maintained than others. The staff was helpful and friendly in answering any questions. Before coming here make sure to get a map from the cemetery’s website. Overall, it is a historic cemetery that is worth a visit.”
— Ryan Mazierski
“Wonderful cemetery with well over 400 acres to explore. Noteable people buried here, as well as every day folks loved by their families and friends. I love that people come to walk, to sit and read, to picnic under the blue sky. Great carriage roads meander throughout - kinda makes you feel like you're in another timeframe. I even found some Tiffany!”
— Theresa St. John
“Grounds are the worst I have seen in decades. Grass is above my knees in many areas Trees that fall are left to turn brown. Roads are horrible to drive on. Office isn't even open on Saturdays for visitors now. They also delete any valid criticism of the unacceptable conditions on their Facebook page.”
— CJ Sciacca
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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