Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home
339 Broadway, Ulster Park, NY, 12487
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
“We are incredibly grateful to Harry and his entire team for the care, compassion, and professionalism they showed our family during such a difficult time. Every detail was handled with kindness, patience, and respect, which brought us real comfort. An added challenge was navigating the funeral during an unexpected snowstorm with very little notice and there truly is no one who could have handled it more seamlessly. Harry and his team managed everything with calm, grace, and absolute professionalism, allowing us to focus on honoring my grandfather without added stress. Thank you, Harry and team, for going above and beyond. We cannot recommend you highly enough.”
— Chelsea McGowan
“Our hearts were broken, but from start to finish, Harry was there to guide us and honor our mother’s wishes. We can’t thank him enough for always being so accommodating and answering our calls and texts quickly. Harry made this unimaginable process as smooth as possible. We will forever be grateful to him and his kindness. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts. Sincerely, Claire, Peter, Mary and Andre”
— Claire Van Valkenburgh
“Harry welcomed our family with open arms and made us very comfortable during such a difficult and sad time, giving us a shoulder to lean on. He and his personnel made us feel seen and heard. All of our wishes and requests were fulfilled, therefore, giving us a sense of peace. We sincerely want to thank Gilpatric-VanVliet Funeral Home.”
— Rich Guido
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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