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3331 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA, 94805
License #FDR1045
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 California
$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.
“We attended an otherwise insightful and beautiful service on 11/25/25 for a dear friend to find the sign language interpreter hired by the facility was a fraud. This very young lady did not know sign language whatsoever! It was an embarrassment and an added stress to the family who has several deaf members that instead of mourning they had to sign for the person that obviously was not a certified sign language interpreter. She did not sign any of the songs and she spelled words incorrectly. She didn't even know the sign for Lord and this was a religious ceremony. Ms. Lydia should be ashamed that she presented this farce to the family. Especially being a funeral director in the state of California, she should know what she did is an ADA violation. I'm tempted to tell the family to report Stewart's Rose Manor for this egregious fraud attempt that was unnecessary and uncalled for. Most interpreter services do not charge for such a service but only funeral homes, companies and 501cs can request those services for free. It's a shame a black woman would do this to a black family.”
— Monarque Property Investors
“The cremation of my father is being serviced at Rose Manor. I have been leaving messages for Lydia for days. No response. It is my father and they are just ignoring my calls Do not do business with service provider that ignore your calls”
— Raycette Allen
“I can't thank Ms. Lydia Stewart and her entire staff at Stewart's Rose Manor enough for their compassion #1 and their total attention to detail that that really got me through the loss of my father and having to make funeral arrangments. With them I was totally at ease. Everything turned out beautifully thanks to them. Last year my uncle passed and my aunt was just as pleased as I was with them. So thank you everyone at Stewart's Rose Manor and God Bless!!!.”
— Terry Gray
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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