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3700 River Blvd, Bakersfield, CA, 93305
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.
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.
“Thank you to the entire staff of Greenlawn for allowing us the space and time to honor my fathers life, and mothers on separate occasions. The level of compassion and willingness to listen to and answer all of our questions patiently is appreciated. I highly recommend seeing if they are able to help you in your journey.”
— David Z
“If I could give them a zero I would. Their staff reminds me of a bunch of used car sales people. When you walk in the office, they are on their phones scrolling and barely give you any attention. We made our appointment for the Monday after my mother died and during our appointment in a closed room, a male employee came in with a customer to sell a coffin. We were literally making arrangements for my mother’s remains, and they came through the door to sell a coffin. When I asked him if that was the usual practice, he simply responded with; “ this is our Only coffin room.” I told him they could’ve put us in a different room or he could’ve waited until after the meeting. We were given a timeline of 3 to 5 days For our mother’s remains to be ready for internment and it turned into almost 2 weeks. Before we left the day of the planning we were paid in full, and after that, it was nearly impossible getting any serious answers to when we could intern our mother. Sabrina Greenlawn claimed that they had sent the request and were waiting on a doctor signature, however, when we contacted the hospital and the health department they had not received any request. When we questioned her about it, she got snippy and said she had time stamped evidence. The time stamped evidence she provided was a handwritten invoice and a screenshot. Run from this place, use a small local business instead.”
— Jennifer Mancilla
“Our family is incredibly grateful to Greenlawn Mortuary for the outstanding care and professionalism they provided during my mother’s funeral services. From beginning to end, everything was handled with dignity, compassion, and attention to detail. During such a difficult time, their guidance made the process much easier for our family. A special thank you to Nathan, who assisted us throughout. He was exceptional — personable, kind, patient, and genuinely caring. He took the time to walk us through each step and made sure everything was handled exactly as we wished. His technical knowledge was especially helpful in ensuring our media tribute was presented smoothly and beautifully to our guests. That meant so much to us. Greenlawn Mortuary is truly first-rate. Our family sincerely thanks you for a job well done and for honoring my mother with such professionalism and care.”
— Gordon Galindo
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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