Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home
2005 W 6th St, Brooklyn, NY, 11223
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 New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,368–$10,595. 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
“This was the first time I was planning a wake and funeral and Michael, Robyn and Kristen were there for me every step of the way. They are true professionals and they took care of every detail. I highly recommend them because they allowed me time to grieve while they took care of everything and I mean everything. My sister looked beautiful. Thank you again for all you did for me. I am grateful and consider you all part of my family. Joann Buttaro”
— Joann Buttaro
“I’d like to express my sincere gratitude to Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home for their compassionate service and professionalism during a difficult time for my family and I. Michael Rizzotto and staff were very supportive and paid so much attention to detail with the setup and the arrangement of the flowers. Michael and the staff made a difficult time a little easier by allowing us to focus on honoring our loved one. They took care of every detail including preparing a slide of pictures we wanted to display on a monitor and the pictures on easels around the room, contacting the cemetery, church and the cars needed for the wake. Michael and the staff at Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home were incredibly understanding and compassionate during our time of loss. I highly recommend Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home for their exceptional service and support. I’d give them 10 Stars out of 10.”
— l a
“To Michael and the entire Cusimano’s family! As the tears run down my face, I remember walking up the outside steps and thinking “ how am I ever going to get through this? You see my husband of 55 years passed and I was heartbroken and lost. Thank God for my 6 beautiful children, they were my strength. Then we were introduced to Michael . His composure and grace calmed me down immediately. He was so patient and kind and empathetic. He let all 7 of us ask questions and Michael saw us through it all, from caskets to the wake and Church songs to be played. He knew it all. I felt confident and comfortable with our decisions and arrangements. My husband was bigger than life and his final days were filled with tears and kindness and love. Thank you so very much too Michael and the family of Cusimano’s Funeral Home.”
— Susan
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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