Luddy Cremation Care
205 S Main St, New Britain, CT, 06051
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.
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What Families Say
“I used service of Luddy cremation services for my mother who passed away due to illness at a hospital. I must say they are through professional, explained whole process detailing what all approvals are required and how much time it is going to take at ever y stage. We had some specific requirement as we are Indian Hindu and they were aware about our religious rituals and accomdative in meeting our requirements of having a gathering and rituals at crematory. I would highly recommend them as what you need in this kind of time of loosing loved one is mental peace and that is what we received at Luddy.”
— Abhay Desai
“If I could leave a zero as a star I most certainly would my mothers body was left 5 days at the hospital , when going about all of this the day she pass I was told I needed a signature from someone whom wasn’t in her life for quite some time ! I was appointed healthcare rep , conservator and power of attorney and still they wanted that signature or they wouldn’t pick her up. When communicating back and forth with them the messages were very limited , very unsympathetic, no kind words , not a very nice way to treat a family that just lost someone , not only was I given the wrong urn they gave her back to me in a plastic box and then yet again never even said sorry for your loss. Very unprofessional to say the least !”
— Jo Rod
“I had a wonderful experience with Luddy and Peterson's Crematory. They took care of everything, picking my mother-in-law up from the hospital in New London, and providing very good service to me. I would recommend them and I do on a regular basis. Julie Brousseau owner of Hourglass Insurance Services in Gales ferry Connecticut.”
— Julie Brousseau
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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