John Breen Memorial Funeral Home
122 Amesbury St, Lawrence, MA, 01841
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 Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. 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
“I cannot say enough about John Breen Funeral home they did my fathers’s service some 20+ years ago and now recently did my moms. To say you are in the best hands possible is an understatement, the attention to every detail, the awesome communication from the time you call them to the end, the effort they put into making my mom. Look beautiful and peaceful, I just can’t say enough. Lisa and Charlie you are both awesome. We got locked out of our vehicle at the cemetery and Jim one of the employee’s stayed there with us until roadside assistance got there to help us. I mean who does that anymore! These are the people you are dealing with at Breen Funeral home just kind and caring individuals.”
— Juanita Campana
“John Breen took care of my mother's funeral. He did such a great job that he also took care of my wife's mother's funeral. Both went perfectly. He did an amazing job without one mistake. We would recommend him to anyone who needs a competent, reliable, and thoughtful person to handle such an important situation...”
— Mike Sutcliffe
“We serviced my mother at Breen's in Lawrence; and the entire experience from beginning to end was flawless. Lisa made sure everybody was comfortable with ever decision and she was extremely empathetic throughout the whole process. I could not recommend Breen's enough.”
— Stephen Maroon
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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