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819 Orange St, Redlands, CA, 92374
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.
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. 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.
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the staff at Cedar Memorial. Glenn, especially knew exactly what needed to be done and step by step I was walked through the process, with ease and compassion. I was so impressed on how comfortable I felt throughout the whole experience. Glenn, work with my hectic life and communicated through text messages, emails, Docusign’s and also came to me when I couldn’t. Cedar Memorial is a clear choice in my book & I would recommend to anyone for its professionalism, trust and value. Thank you again for truly going above and beyond.”
— Raquel Johnson
“Glenn and the team are awesome. They are well organized and committed. Glenn will work with you and so compassionate with his work, I recommend them. I would use his services again in the future.”
— Rosa Munoz
“I can't speak highly enough about the exemplary level of professionalism and attention to detail our family experienced with Glenn taking care of every last detail involved with the coordination of putting our loved one to rest. He communicated about every step of the process with respect, kindness and a beautiful sense of humanity. This was my first time being responsible for funeral arrangements, and I had been concerned about becoming overwhelmed not really knowing how to do what was needed. I needn't have worried, as Glenn took every last bit of pressure off of me, handling all of it. You can't put a price on the peace of mind Glenn afforded our family (in purely practical terms, the actual price for his services was extremely reasonable). He even took care of reserving the boat we chartered from Beyond the Sea to scatter our loved one's ashes out of Long Beach in what was an uplifting and beautiful ceremony. It was a memorable day honoring our loved one's last wishes. Thanks again, Glenn, for all that you do, and do so impeccably well.”
— Suzi Bernais
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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