Waring-Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral & Cremation Service
178 Winter St, Fall River, MA, 02720
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.
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What Families Say
“Our family is deeply grateful to Waring Sullivan Cherry Place Funeral Home for the incredible care and professionalism they showed during the services for my mother, Clara Fallon. She was a lifelong resident and legislative aide for the City of Fall River, and hundreds of people came to pay their respects. From start to finish, every detail of the process was handled with absolute precision, kindness, and genuine compassion. The staff treated us as if we were their own family—always patient, attentive, and respectful. The entire service and procession were carried out flawlessly, honoring my mother’s life and legacy in a way that felt truly special. Thank you to everyone at Waring Sullivan for helping us celebrate her life with such dignity and grace. It meant the world to all of us.”
— BostonPhoto360 Photo Booths
“Everyone was very respectful, super efficient, and my requests were honored at every step along the way. The professionalism of every employee was evident, and the ability to coordinate among other parties, Fire/Police, was very much appreciated. Considering what a difficult time it was for our family, your guidance and support during the planning process helped to ease our stress. Thank you for helping us to create an amazing send off for our loving husband and father.”
— erika cashman
“The staff at Waring Sullivan was respectful, kind, and immensely helpful when I was making arrangements for my mother's memorial. I was very grateful that we had done the prior planning, and they had everything at hand and were able to proceed so that I could focus on friends and family. I highly recommend them.”
— Marjorie Whitmarsh
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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