R.W. Walker Funeral Home and Cremation Service
69 Court St, Plattsburgh, NY, 12901
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 staff made a difficult time so much easier on our family. They cared for us like they were part of our family. Everything was taken care of and handled appropriately. We even purchased a beautiful headstone from them. Thank you again.”
— Katie Bushey
“We ended up using Walker’s after we had an unpleasant experience with another local funeral home a few years ago. Everything was handled appropriately. We wanted dad to be cremated and have a simple service for him. That’s exactly what we had and we didn’t feel pressured to do anything we didn’t need. Five stars for Walker’s.”
— Tonya Garrow
“the Staff was very good. gentle and reassuring that my mom Leita Pratt was ready to go on her journey thru heavens gate...the casket and services was beautiful and a great job on my mom she looked BEAUTIFUL. THANK YOU”
— Donna Rinn
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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