Parmele Funeral Home
110 Fulton Ave Apartment 1, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12603
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 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.
What Families Say
“My family has used the funeral home since the early 1980's and have been extremely satisfied. However, my mom passed last year and I am trying to set up a meeting to get mom's headstone engraved with no avail. The funeral home has a huge employee turn over because I am now on my 4th contact who will not return my phone calls. Every time there has been a turn over of employees I've never been called to inform me who my new contact is. Whomever bought the funeral home and now runs it should be ashamed of themselves for not respecting a grieving families request to return a phone call. I will never use this funeral home again, nor will I recommend it to anyone and I have found a new business to engrave mom's grave stone and to pre pay for my dad's funeral.”
— Erin Gamma
“If you've just lost a loved one and are grieving the loss, this is, by far, the worst place you could go. They are all about the moneyand are in no way interested in the families wishes or concerns. The staff is very rude and doesn't take into consideration the families recent loss. I would never recommend going to any of Parmele Auchmoody locations or affiliations. If you value your loved one, please take the time and find someplace else.”
— Eden Quail
“They were kind and well organized. I would recommend them.”
— Andrew D.
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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