Vay-Schleich & Meeson Funeral and Cremation Chapels
1075 Long Pond Rd, Rochester, NY, 14626
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“100% ♿ accessible! ♿ parking behind bldg next to accessible concrete ramp entry. Beautiful wood- trimmed spacious rooms that are privately partitioned to accommodate any size capacity needed. Staff is very helpful, respectful & appropriately attentive when needed, and at times, so observant that they know what u need before you ask! Yes, ♿ bathrooms.”
— Kathi Spilberg
“My mother passed away unexpectedly. Mark was showed so much compassion and care for our family and our mother. He was kind and explained everything completely. He also answered all my questions and repeated himself because my brain was not fully functioning with the shock still setting in. I cannot recommend him enough. He is quick to respond and made sure our mother was picked up promptly from the hospital. He then called me to let me know she was in their care. Thank you Mark Meeson for making a difficult situation a bit easier.”
— Marquelle Adkins
“We could not have asked for more caring and loving people. They were attentive to our every need and it felt like they were there to love and care for each of us. They touched our hearts and helped make the loss of our mother a special celebration of a life well lived. Mom was 101 and we will miss her and we dearly loved her.❤️”
— Carol -aynn Knott
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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