Beecher & Bennett Funeral Service
48 Cook Ave, Meriden, CT, 06451
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
“Beecher & Bennett funeral home provided our family with excellent customer service and authentic sincerity. Our contact person, Jonathan Erickson, seamlessly took care of every detail and made suggestions which truly made the burial service meaningful and unique. Within a matter of days Beecher & Bennett put together a memorial video, contacted a pastor, and was able to reach out to the Antique Veterans of Connecticut, who provided our loved one with a military ceremony. Mr. Erickson's experience helped us to write a memorable obituary and we are truly thankful for his courteous and professional demeanor throughout this difficult time and process. We highly recommend Beecher & Bennett as they handled all of the necessary arrangements so that our family could concentrate on the loss of our loved one. Thank you for all of your help.”
— A P
“My family lost the MATRIARCH of our family! Erin Hastings made our experience as stressful and difficult as she could for my family and sad part is that our bill was paid in full by the time of the service and we do not owe them money! Thank you to Richard personally for his kindness and compassion during our sit down - we’re appreciative of you and wish that we were able to work with anyone, but Erin. She lacks customer service, compassion, empathy, and all of the above for the career field she chose! For the overall experience, my family will not ever choose Beecher and Bennett funeral services again.”
— Dorchelle Reices
“I wanted to give a huge thank you to Jon for his caring, professional manner in orchestrating every detail for my husband's recent funeral. He made the process seem very easy during a very difficult time. I would highly recommend Jon and the Beecher and Bennett family for all your needs. You would not be disappointed in the exceptional service you will receive.”
— Doreen Carron
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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