Frank Polke & Son Funeral Home
39 S Benson Rd, Fairfield, CT, 06824
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 Connecticut
$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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Promised that I wouldn't have to worry about anything, and that they will take care of all the coordination. Day of funeral, church opened 30 min late, people sat in the cold for 30 min, then we almost didn't have a priest and family! had to get on an emergency call to get the right priest to come in. When it was known that there was miscommunication with the priest, Frank didn't even get up from his chair to try to get on a call! And of course Frank blamed everyone but him and his daughter who was in charge of communication and coordination. Of course you could buy a car with as much as they charge which is just as much as the other more reputable funeral homes, that actually do everything.”
— Iancu Nicolae
“Frank and his daughter were so kind and thoughtful when providing their services for my mother's celebration. They took care of all those little gestures which make a funeral feel like a beautiful celebration of someone's life. Can't thank you enough.”
— Amie
“The professionalism and care and the time they spent with our family helped our family deal with loss of our mother”
— Pat Gregory
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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