Meda
1455 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena, CA, 91103
License #FD-0582
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.
Average in California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. 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.
“They were sensitive to the special requests involved in my brother's cremation, and kind to us. Highly recommend this business.”
— Susan McGowan
“Excellent service, met all my needs, Gale was very helpful and patient with me ,Staff was great and service came it beautiful.”
— kimberlee williams
“The people over there are great... They really make you feel at ease about getting all your loved ones needs met... And I mean these guys are fair... Thumbs up to James that takes care of the customers, nothing less than a five star rating from me... As unfortunate as it is, and I really feel for anyone that has to go through it, but these are the right people to take care of stuff like this...”
— Spencer Ladd
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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