Riverview Funeral Home Inc
390 River Rd, Shelton, CT, 06484
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 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
“I would not recommend this Funeral Home to anyone! My brother John Milano SR was laid out at this Funeral Home on 3-6-21. I walk in to the funeral home with my wife, daughter, and her boyfriend. We stopped at a poster board with photos of all of us growing up with my brother. The director of the funeral home told us to keep on moving, that we couldn't "congregate". I went to my brother's casket and my wife and daughter went to anther board full of photos. The director told my wife and daughter to keep on moving, to go out the back door and leave. I stop him and told him we are Family, however, he wouldn't acknowledge me speaking and continued to speak over me. I went outside with Friends and family, intending on going back in through the front door. I was walking back in through the front door with my daughter when the director grabbed ME by my arm and told me to walk past the casket straight out the back door and Don't Come Back In. I told him that is my brother in that casket, that that is my family. He said that I did not tell him that was my brother, although, he spoke over me five minutes prior when I was speaking to him about that being my brother. He should not be treating people like this, especially at a time of grieving. Extremely rude and I will never use this establishment again to say goodbye to a loved one. Wish I could give this a 0/5.”
— Jerry Milano
“Riverview funeral home has been used by my family for years. They are amazing people who care about you and your loved ones. They always do high quality work. I highly recommend this funeral home💜”
— Amber Shuster
“Unbelievable kindness, responsiveness and professionalism at this place. These guys are at the top of their profession. I cannot adequately express my gratitude to them.”
— Anne Imhoff
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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