Alderson-Ford Funeral Home
615 S Main St, Cheshire, CT, 06410
License #fd5949
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 Connecticut
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“Alderson Ford Funeral Home gets a perfect rating and appreciation from our family. Dan and Carly are incredible. Every detail and need was carefully taken care of and the service from start to finish was performed with great respect. In a time of pain and need, they were just awesome. Thank you so much. The Vignola Family”
— Robert Vignola
“Dan and his staff at Alderson are amazing! Great care and detail were taken at a difficult time to make sure all arrangements were made to our family’s wishes. They were attentive to all of our needs and any questions we had were promptly taken care of. Their caring extended to after our services by checking in to see if there was anything else they could do for us. They made every aspect of our arrangements less stressful and their caring was comforting.”
— Priscilla Pechmann
“I pre-arranged and prepaid my elderly aunt's funeral arrangements. When her time came, my family and I were highly thankful to Melissa and the team's superb service at the Alderson-Ford Funeral Home Waterbury, CT, location. Everyone was very gracious and afforded my family the most excellent courtesy, allowing us to tailor the viewing to our linking to make it memorable for my extended family. I highly recommend Alderson-Ford Funeral Home. Their services are comprehensive, and their staff is very supportive, alleviating much of the stress of funeral planning.”
— G Scott
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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