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133 Lawrence St, Lawrence, MA, 01841
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.
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.
“Please read the reviews before going in there. Rate: Negative zero. Very unprofessional, delay in everything please don't go there. It was a nightmare for me to deal with a confused and forgetful funeral director. He doesn't show any signs of sympathy , and no apologies for all the emotional distresses he causes to the whole family and friends. Very cheap. The whole church was sitting, waiting for 2 hrs before he arrived with the casket. No flowers, no pray cards, no obituary, no signing book, nothing. He forgot everything. Everyone asked the same question:" who is that funeral director"?”
— Marie Gourdet
“They had my husband step mom half off on the coffin with blood and not even makeup or presentable. Didnt even had the card for ppl to take either. When we complain and they gave us the excuse of she was too big but didn’t even offer the family a bigger coffin even with life insurance. She was the glue to the family and her last memory was taking from them with no sympathy.”
— Jessica Febus
“Farrah Funeral Home Thank you Louie you are the best, Anthony and staff they are wonderful to work with. The highest compliment I could give. Family focused, caring, kind, compassionate and priced well. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else. Always willing to work with everyone. We were very pleased.”
— sylvia pena
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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