Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home
149 Old Loudon Rd, Latham, NY, 12110
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 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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“We are incredibly grateful for the respect and dignity shown to our father and for the kindness extended to our entire family. Vincent was professional, compassionate, and caring. His thoroughness and attention to even the smallest details made an overwhelming process feel manageable. We always felt informed, supported, and reassured, knowing everything was being handled with such care. Thanks to his exceptional level of service, we were able to create a beautiful and meaningful service to honor our father’s life. We highly recommend Dufresne & Cavanaugh Funeral Home to any family in need of compassionate and professional care.”
— Jen C.
“When you are going through some of life's hardest moments knowing you have the team of Dufresne & Cavanaugh beside you is a comfort that goes beyond words, it's really like having a friend who you know is there to help in any way they can. Kevin and Vinny have been there for our family for decades. Thank you for your amazing attention to detail, accommodating any request, keeping us informed and most of all for your kindness and care. The services were wonderful everyone commented how they could feel the love in the room. Thank you for helping us to celebrate Joe's life with such beautiful tribute. Sincerely, Paula, Stefan and Franz Von Stetina Paula”
— Paula Von Stetina
“The staff at Dufresne and Cavanaugh were beyond amazing. The thoughtfulness and care taken with the funeral arrangements from start to finish was astounding. They were kind and compassionate, responsive and knowledgeable, making the process seamless and beautiful for our dad. I will be forever grateful to Vinny and the staff for accommodating us and leading us through this process every step of the way with dignity and respect. We had a very large wake and processional. They were able to coordinate it all. We could not have asked tor anything more!”
— Jennifer Quinn
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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