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262 Beach St, Revere, MA, 02151
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 Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. 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.
“Vertuccio Smith & Vazza, Beechwood Home for Funerals did an amazing job on my 93 year old Papa. My family honestly did not know how they were going to fix his face with his skin deteriorating from the Cancer, but they did a miracle and was able to fix the damage that was done and family could not have been more pleased. Also Danny and his staff were very accommodating and made our family feel very comfortable during this difficult time.”
— Kristen Flynn
“Vertuccio, Smith & Vazza is the only funeral home our family will use. They were and always have been AMAZING during such a difficult time. Danny, Ralph and the entire team are the BEST of the best. The whole team is professional and thoughtful. They take care of every little detail, answer every question and make recommendations when needed. Most importantly, our mom looked BEAUTIFUL and the services were exceptional. Thank you for walking us through this most difficult time.”
— Alyssa Ferri
“Thank you from the bottom of my heart to Danny, Jeff and staff at Vertuccio & Smith. Everyone was compassionate, outstanding organization and most of all, they treat their customers like family during a difficult time. Handling of arrangements and planning of services for the day was beyond my expectations, attention to detail was impeccable. We had some special requests, they were accommodating make us feel well cared for. Danny was always available to me seems like 24/7. I had a sense of peace leaving my dad in their care.”
— Jennifer Connell
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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