Gagnon and Costello Funeral Home
33 Reynolds St, Danielson, CT, 06239
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.
“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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Connecticut
$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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Handled the funeral for my mother adequately. Seriously failed in patiently helping with obtaining death certificate from another state ("... don't know how Virginia works..."). I was forced to defer to their methods in getting ANY information on death certificate process, something I would have handled myself if I could. Now they won't help with cemetery concerns. I guess since I'm paid up, they consider their obligations complete.”
— Pierre Smith
“Gagnon and Costello recently handled the services of my father-in-law. The staff are so professional and handled every detail with great care and attention. They are wonderful to work with. We were very glad to that we had chosen Gagnon and Costello. We will definitely use their services in the future, when the need arises.”
— Toni-Marie LaFollette
“One of the brothers was very kind. The other was rude and made me feel like a burden in a difficult time. I would not recommend. There are plenty of other choices in the area. Would never choose here if I was the one arranging things. To each their own though.”
— Miranda Snell
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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