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367 High St, Bristol, RI, 02809
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 Rhode Island
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. 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.
“Our entire family is so thankful for the loving care provided by George Lima and his entire staff. They seamlessly guided us through the difficult process of saying goodbye to our wonderful mom. She looked so beautiful and peaceful. Exactly the way she would have wanted, as she headed to her final resting place. We are forever grateful!”
— Manny C
“Words are not enough to express how thankful and grateful our entire family is for having Mr. Lima and the entire staff help us get thru the worst time of our life. My mom passed, a week after I had met Mr. Lima, we did not had made any plans or signed any agreements, all I had to do was a phone call and he took care of everything, from helping us coordinate wake, mass, flowers and transport my moms body to a foreign country, so she could be buried with her loving husband and our dad (Sao Miguel Azores). Lima funeral home is the upmost professional and caring family I have ever seen, from beginning to end they were like family to us and not a funeral home. Thank you so very much Mr. Lima and staff.”
— MDS KJS
“Lima funeral home, the very best! Compassion, caring, patience, knowledge,and loving dedication is the absolute way I can describe them !! George has always treated us with the most respect and kindness during our losses!!”
— Madeline Medeiros
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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