Vale Cemetery Association
907 State St, Schenectady, NY, 12307
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
“Very nice cemetery, with some really old stones. You can tell that they are working on cleaning it up from the winter season. Many old carvings, lilac bushes, tall monuments, vaults, and wonderful carvings. Went here for the first time today- won't be the last.”
— Theresa St. John
“This is a very beautiful cemetery in Schenectady ny but you may only visit during the day, there are no trespassing signs here and cameras and you will be arrested by police if you are caught trespassing in this park in the dark, just a heads up.”
— Christopher Lentakis
“Would you give Jesus the 5 ,have to say,I come here frequently to pray for all souls,for Jesus to keep my family well....now I had a breakthrough in my heart that's been under reconstruction after many years of torturous people..my breakthrough was this picture in front of a tomb with 77 revolutionary war soldiers and died for us now Jesus is in front of them which died for all of us..a testimony reminder for you all”
— Dwayne Olds
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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