Meda
232 Christine St, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202
License #3866
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.
Average in New Jersey
$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.
“Marie is a very professional, sensible and caring person. She was very helpful in the process of sending my brother in law’s remains to Mexico city. Petruccelli Funeral Home was a blessing for my husband and me. It was a long and complicated situation because my brother in law died from covid complicatios but Marie was always patient and very helpful. I really recommend Petruccelli Funeral Home. I’m very thankful for the service they provide to us through this difficult time.”
— evelin ortega
“Im from a single parent home and my father passed away suddenly from covid19. He was 61 and I was 31. I was lost and confused and inexperienced at handling death since I've never been to a funeral, let alone planning one. I was lucky enough to have found Marie Baio at Petruccelli Funeral Home. Marie Baio was sympathetic, professional and knew exactly how to approach the situation. She informed me that my dads Medicaid may qualify him for a government paid funeral service (especially during the pandemic) and helped me navigate the process for the next few days for the body to be transfer from the hospital to cremation. I felt very comfortable under Marie Baio's guidance and I highly recommend her to others who are first time funeral planners. May we all find peace in our hardest moments.”
— Tiffany Huang
“Family owned funeral home where they treat you kindly and like family. Marie and Alicia both took their time to explain things no matter how busy they were. Thank you for your humanity.”
— Sayuri Gómez
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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