Meda
1386 N Winchester Blvd, San Jose, CA, 95128
License #FD-2072
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.
“These people are liars. They didn't initially give me their price sheet, which they are required by law to do. The person that helped me was very confusing and hard to work with. She tried to blame the cemetery for her own issue, as opposed to just being honest. So they will hold my father-in-law for 11 days before we can have a service. I went and paid immediately so that we could move it along. Unfortunately they didn't do their part and then lied about it. So if I could give them zero stars I would. And I wouldn't recommend them to my worst enemy. They have no compassion, considering the circumstances. They created an already stressful situation more stressful. They should definitely not be in the business that they're in.”
— Mary-Ellen Miller
“Great price considering what others charge. Rainbow is by far one of the most helpful and kindest people, I’m so glad she was able to help my dad and I through our difficult time.”
— Leiloni Pacheco
“We had a really terrible experience trying to work with this team. We were quoted a particular price and they tried to charge us almost double at the final hour. They did not provide the quote in writing which they legally were supposed to and instead waited until we had finished all the paperwork to tell us they wanted to charge almost double what their direct cremation price is. They also were very insensitive considering the circumstances.”
— Kimchi Lecrae
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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