Strong-Thorne Mortuary
1100 Coal Ave SE, Albuquerque, NM, 87106
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 Mexico
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
“Words can’t express the deep and heartfelt gratitude I have for the wonderful people of Strong Thorne. They helped me through the hardest time of my life. They treated me like family. We are blessed in Albuquerque to have this community gem.”
— savajess
“Thank you Rev. so much for the beautiful service. Such a welcoming & beautiful place to have a service. My family was very pleased & happy with everything. God bless all of you for support & caring service for my brother Melvin T. Chavez III.”
— Melissa Chavez
“I can’t express enough how grateful my family and I are to the team at Strong Throne. They made a very heart breaking situation into an easier experience. Mrs. Otero went above and beyond!! She is a rockstar! Instantly felt loved and welcomed Rev Darnal. EVERY single person I interacted with there was amazing from start to finish. I truly felt more supported by them than my actual family. Thank you! Love, The Salazar Family”
— Crystal S
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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