Catholic Charities Hawai‘i
1822 Ke’eaumoku St, Honolulu, HI, 96822
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 Hawaii
$3,618 – $11,380
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,618–$11,380. 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
“They are ridiculous. They just got a huge federal grant to help people and they don’t help. You need to be finally stable to get help! Make that make sense?!! As a parent that is not on any snap or section 8 , working and having a hardship from losing my child as well on top of having a hard time finding a full time job. That is not enough income to qualify. I’m actually not sustainable she said. Unreal after being nosey of my jobs and my situation she then tells me my bills are about the same as my income. What a joke that’s why people like me needs help. I wouldn’t be asking if i had 2-3 months saved up . They need to get investigated.”
— S K
“0 stars is what this so called charity deserves. They DO NOT HELP and are more judgmental towards people who NEED help. Despite if your disabled have children or elderly in your household they will not help. It’s sad that so many people have reached out to them and they will only help those who they favor. We are all humans, so where is the compassion and empathy for others? Not here!!! It’s better to seek help elsewhere because these people who work here don’t care about you or your family. They act like they will help you then turn the other cheek like you’re invisible after you had your hopes up . This place should not be called a charity more like a place where they judge you and discriminate against you. Shame on this sad foundation.”
— Star Rock
“Not a good company all around. Go else where, they are horrible and deserve a zero star review. And if I could give them one, I would.”
— Kaitlyn Traber
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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