Meda
1500 Park St, Syracuse, NY, 13208
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 New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“I honestly can’t say enough good things about. They handled everything with such care and humanness all the business parts that usually feel so heavy, they made simple and gentle. Toni Ann, the director, was amazing. She let us have a say in everything and was open to any change we wanted, even down to the volume of the music. Mike, Joe, and Rosanne were just as incredible. They helped arrange flowers, kept checking in to see if my family needed water or anything at all, and made sure every little detail was perfect. They kept the prayer cards stocked, answered every single one of our endless questions, and did it all with so much patience and empathy. You’d think doing this every day might make someone numb, but every person there made us feel like we were the only family that mattered. We’ll never forget how they made such a heartbreaking time a little bit lighter. Thank you so so much”
— Anna Cutie
“Marie was the most incredible funeral director we've worked with. She was extremely accommodating, responsive, respectful, and allowed us to have the most special and beautiful farewell to our loved one. What a lovely team!”
— Janet Nguyen
“I had such a great experience working with Farones while planning my father's homegoing. The staff were always professional and available in person or by phone (still have Marie's cell number saved in my phone). They were flexible (making last minute changes over and over). My father lay in that casket, not looking dead, but looking asleep. This was one of the hardest things to experience and I can honestly say I would recommend them to anyone.”
— Luana Newton
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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