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89 West St, Leominster, MA, 01453
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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.
“I wanted to share my experience.Tom was absolutely amazing helping me through the process. I live in Florida and had to make arrangements with Tom via telephone. He was very knoweldegable and patient he guided me through the process and helped me and for that I am greatful. I had my loved one cremated and Tom had to Send him to me Via Mail. The way my loved one arrived showed me I chose the right place the time he took to prepare everything truley showed. I asked Tom if he could seperate ashes for each Family member and the attention to detail was spot on. I could not have asked for anymore. So Thank you Tom Forever Greatful.”
— Ivette Delgado
“I would have given them “zero” stars if I could. Tom, the director, was absolutely the worst to work with. He is extremely disrespectful and doesn’t have the slightest of clues on how to properly manage and deal with people. I’m surprised he is still in business and operating. My recommendation is to run as far from Tom and the Curley Marchand Funeral Home as possible. Save yourself the additional pain and heartache by going with anybody else. So disappointed that we had to deal with Tom’s foolishness while still trying to morn and say goodbye to a loved one.”
— Hafiz Ally
“I was very disappointed in what happened in regards to my fathers funeral. The funeral director was very morbid about everything. My father was a organ donor and the funeral director went into detail about what was done with my father and how he was "too big" (my father was a heavy set man) for what they normally do after organ donation, we asked him to stop talking about the process and he continued anyway. Then with covid going we only had a burial and within minutes of the preist finishing he was rushing me and my family to leave so they could clean up.”
— Jessy McGown
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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