Bangs Funeral Home
209 W Green St, Ithaca, NY, 14850
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 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
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What Families Say
“Had a wonderful experience working with Gary at Bangs for my father's funeral service in Ithaca & transportation for burial out of state. My family was especially pleased with Gary's embalming services - we only wanted the casket open for the family, but he made my dad look so good we could have left it open the whole time! Gary provides the best of everything you need in a sad & stressful time - kindness, attention to detail, skill & knowledge of his profession & a sense of humor when appropriate. Everyone at Bangs has been very polite, professional and thorough with every little detail that we needed taken care of. Highly recommend!”
— Robin C. Dennis
“I cannot sing Gary's praises highly enough. My father died unexpectedly and the last 5 days have been an absolute nightmare. Of all of the things that my family has been through,this was one of the things I was dreading the most. It's another level of finality that your parent is truly gone. But by the time my brother and I left Bangs,we felt at peace. He made a really traumatic experience anything but. He has a way about him that puts you immediately at ease. The process was smooth and it was handled very gently and efficiently. He really was such a comfort and just a pleasure to be around. So,a huge thank you to Gary and the folks at Bangs for taking care of my family and my father at a very difficult time.”
— Heather Mulligan
“Jeff Bangs and Bangs Funeral Home were wonderful to work with. Patient and very helpful through the whole process. He gave me also a lot of great advice in writing the obituary and planning the memorial service. Highly recommend using their services.”
— Sherry Pardee
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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