The Gleason Funeral Home
1360 Hamilton St, Somerset, NJ, 08873
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 Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. 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
“Although we ultimately chose a different funeral home, Joel was kind, comforting, and helpful during our consultation. He took the time to answer our questions and made us feel supported during a very difficult moment. The funeral home itself is warm, beautiful, and impeccably maintained. We truly appreciated the care and professionalism shown to our family.”
— Lakeesha Thomas
“Bill, Mark, LIam and all the folks affiliated with Gleason are the best. They are consistently professional and kind. Sadly I have had to work with them when my parents buried my sister 36 years ago and when my mom passed last year and my dad this year. They are kind and considerate and make every effort to honor the wishes of the decedent and the family. These folks do it right and I would highly recommend their services. They bring comfort to a difficult time. Thank you Gleason's”
— suzan hemstock
“I’m writing this review because I’m still deeply unsettled by my experience. I was not able to see my daughter, dress her myself, or even watch her be dressed. My baby was a premature baby, but she already weighed 3–4 pounds. She wasn’t severely bruised and was not in the hospital for a long time. I understand she may have looked different, and I was prepared for that. What I cannot understand is why I was constantly told no, that I couldn’t see her again or even carry her small casket. As a mother, those moments are something you can never get back. Being denied that opportunity was heartbreaking. I appreciate the services provided, but I can’t seem to understand why I wasn’t allowed those final moments. I truly wish I had chosen a funeral home that would have allowed me to see her one last time. Not being given that chance still makes me question and wonder.”
— Dulce
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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