Czelusniak Funeral Home
173 North St #2, Northampton, MA, 01060
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 Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Jay handled my mother's cremation and celebration of life arrangements several years ago and I have only good things to say about him and the funeral home in general. He was warm, kind, efficient, and professional. While mourning a loss the last thing you want to worry about is whether the funeral home will do their job properly. With Czelusniak there were no worries at all.”
— Sarah Getoff
“A Good Choice I had just a few minutes to select a funeral home after getting a call from the state police officer. Even though my friend had called before to tell me, I was still in shock. I chose Czelusniak from a list of local providers, based on their green practices. Jay, Dan and James were so kind and compassionate. I had never made final arrangements for anyone before and they patiently helped me navigate through the maze paperwork and steps.”
— Trish Truitt
“Jay and his staff were amazing to work with when my father passed away. The Czelusniak family has owned and operated this funeral home for 4 generations and it shows in their professionalism and caring towards the families they serve in their time of grief.”
— Michael Lyons
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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