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18 Lake St, Newburgh, NY, 12550
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.
“Mr. Rhodes was so incredibly kind and empathetic with my brother and those connected to my niece, Michaela, who passed. I cannot praise and thank him and his staff enough. God bless you all.”
— Debra Jeheber
“What can I say about Mr. Linwood Rhodes that hasn’t been said about the some of the greatest men in history. I cannot express enough gratitude to Mr. Rhodes and his team at Rhodes Funeral Home in Newburgh, NY, for the incredible care and professionalism they provided during my grandmother’s (Arvenia J Brown) funeral. From the moment we walked through their doors, they treated our family with compassion, respect, and kindness. Mr. Rhodes went above and beyond to ensure every detail was perfect. His attention to detail and the way he honored my grandmother’s memory was truly extraordinary. The service was beautifully arranged, and every aspect reflected dignity and grace, giving us the peace and comfort we needed during such a difficult time. The staff was warm, accommodating, and always available to answer our questions or provide assistance. It’s clear that Mr. Rhodes and his team genuinely care about the families they serve. They made an incredibly challenging time a little easier for all of us, and for that, I am deeply thankful. If you are looking for a funeral home where your loved one’s life will be honored with care and excellence, I highly recommend Rhodes Funeral Home. Thank you, Mr. Rhodes, for everything you did to make my grandmother’s farewell so meaningful. Also he provides an itemized breakdown of all costs so there is no questioning what is happening with your hard earned money!”
— Mike Brown
“Rhodes Funeral Home picked up my Mother, in a timely manner, for her cremation. The Funeral Home needed certain information for my Mother’s death certificate, we supplied everything to the best of our ability, but some of that information was not put on the death certificate correctly. My Mother was cremated in March, we met up, more towards the beginning of March, for me to sign and initial the paperwork authorizing them to cremate my Mother. Once finished with the paperwork, I requested a copy and I was told that I will get a copy when everything is done. My Daughter went to pick up the ashes and no paperwork was given to her. I immediately contacted the Funeral Home, and I have reached out to the Father and the Son, on numerous occasions, via phone calls and/or text messages, asking for this paperwork to be mailed to me, and I was assured, in almost every communication, some they didn’t respond to, that it was going to be mailed to me. To this day, I still have not received the paperwork and continue to ask them to send it. On May 2nd I, finally, received Certified mail from Rhodes Funeral Home which was copies of paperwork that I had signed and initialed.”
— Diana Phillips
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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