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75 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, 12210
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 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.
“Friendly, nice. No ability to view live online as promised. Attempted several time to find both the web page and Facebook page as it says to go to Facebook. Did not find anything, searched and Facebook shows no active page for Garland Bros funeral home. Last mention of Facebook is a news story fron October 2023. Called them to inquire and they were, let's say, unhelpful and unapologetic regarding the issue. After being passed around and phone set down loudly several times, they could only say go to Facebook. I did and you are not found! No active page! I asked for another link and simply told nope, I don't know what to tell you, check Facebook.”
— K. T.
“Did a excellent job on my daughter!! many said she looked like a sleeping doll,God bless.”
— Angelina Ufomba
“I feel the make up could of been better done on the deceased and they need to upgrade their parlor and was disappointed that they did not have a handicapped ramp and entrance”
— The Pop
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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