W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc.
1700 Washington Ave, Rensselaer, NY, 12144
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“We cannot say enough wonderful things about Lyons, and especially Caitlin & Crystal! I reached out to them ahead of time for planning purposes and after a quick conversation with Caitlin, she knew exactly what we wanted. In her follow-up email she remembered every detail and that’s when I knew I could skip my usual spreadsheet! Crystal never tired from my many questions due to not having to handle something like this before. Later, I realized I didn’t have to “think of everything” because they already do. They hold your hand gently every step of the way. Once my mother-in-law passed away and we went to meet with Caitlin in person, she was compassionate, knowledgeable, organized, and never kept us waiting (except when appropriate). They are a well-oiled machine and feel like a warm hug all at the same time. The day of the services we were treated with extreme kindness and given great communication. The room down to every detail was perfect, the supervisors wore purple because that was my MIL’s favorite color, and they were somehow a quiet presence but respectfully participated. We will recommend Lyons to anyone who will listen - they are the kind of people you want in your corner during one of the hardest times in your life. Thank you all!”
— Kristen Alderman
“During a very sad time in our lives we needed the services of W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Crystal and Amy were absolutely the best. They were both very knowledgeable and helped our family decide what was the best for our mom. They made the process very easy and were very friendly, caring, and made us feel at ease. I would highly recommend this business! Thank you Crystal and Amy for helping us during this very difficult time! We appreciate it more than we can tell you.”
— Tammy Kishbaugh
“The funeral home did a truly beautiful job with everything for my husband, Eddie. During one of the hardest times of my life, they were compassionate, respectful, and attentive to every detail. They handled everything with such care and professionalism, which brought our family comfort and peace. I’m deeply grateful for the kindness they showed us and for honoring Eddie in such a meaningful way. Special thank you to Caitlin Mooney and Abby Sincere thank you from my sister Linda Sargent.”
— Theresa Beach
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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