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206 Kinne St, East Syracuse, NY, 13057
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 New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“My family has been using Mathewson-Forani for generations, back when it was owned by Dominick Forani, who was a kind, compassionate man, to now Kevin Mathewson. Anyone who knew Dominick also knew his predecessor would have some rather large shoes to fill. Kevin has lived up to this expectation and has superseded it. He is a very kind, compassionate person who will explain things in a way that will help you understand them. This funeral home is also one of the most reasonably priced in the county. They will not try to up sell you either. They understand your grief and they will not take advantage of that. I can’t thank Kevin and his staff enough for their kindness, dedication, and their knowledge of helping our family through our time of need.”
— Debra M
“I can’t say enough of how wonderful, caring, thoughtful, professional, and honest Kevin has been throughout the process of my daughter’s service. My daughter tragically passed away while vacationing in Syracuse, our family reside in Miami Florida. After calling most funeral homes in Syracuse we came across Mathewson-Faroni who were by far best priced home in Syracuse. More importantly Kevin was the most honest and direct person I met who not only explaining his part of the process of documentation and what he does as the funeral director, Kevin went above and beyond my expectations.”
— ron berman
“Working with Mathewson-Forani Funeral home allowed our family to focus on the grieving and not worry over the details. There is so much we didn't know that Kevin just took care of. There was never any pressure, in fact he was the only one of six funeral directors that didn't try to sell us an urn we didn't need. The facility is comfortable and inviting. The people are professional, responsive, and very knowledgeable. And the cost was significantly more reasonable than others in the area. I'd highly recommend.”
— Vincent 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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