Bean Funeral Homes & Cremation Services
6 Fairlane Rd, Reading, PA, 19606
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 Pennsylvania
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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
“Our private immediate family viewing before mom was cremated was such a peaceful time for our family. We saw her suffer with tremendous pain and the last time we were with her physical body we saw her beautiful and peaceful. That was a memory we all needed. Her memorial service was handled just as she wished by the outstanding staff. Thank you!”
— Carol McCullough
“It is hard to put into words your experience under the circumstances. All I would like to express at this time is that everyone we interacted with was kind, compassionate, understanding and helpful. I felt like our family was shown respect as well as our loved ones. We used Bean twice now and we are so appreciative of their care.”
— Jocelyn Tonkinson
“Our family was so very pleased at the care and comfort provided for us. The staff at Bean Funeral Home guided and helped us with such warmth and assisted us with every step along the way and Carolina was so caring and compassionate. They also provided us with many beautiful keepsakes to remember and cherish the memories of my Husband. In a time of heartbreak and sorrow, we felt very lucky to have them.”
— Theresa Cocci
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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