Funerals By Design Inc. - Funeral Home & Cremation Services
107 W 136th St, New York, NY, 10030
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 York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Mr. Taylor was so sincere, caring, and very helpful in my family’s time of grief. This was one of the most difficult thing we had to do but the process felt so easy because of Mr Taylor. His staff made our Aunt Betty look so amazing. I would recommend this Funeral Home to anyone who is looking for a great and genuine professional.”
— Derek Pizarro
“There are no words to describe how grateful I am to have found via Google Funerals by Design. It was a Godsend! I was such a mess when I was looking for a place to cremate my darling mother who had died. Mr. Taylor was so kind, professional and humane at the hardest time of my life. My brain and my eyes weren’t working well from the shock of dealing with my mother’s death. He was exceptional and has continued to be even when I received her ashes. I am so glad I chose Funerals by Design and I highly recommend them for their kindness and humanity.”
— Laura Diaz
“Started the process of arrangements a year and a half ago for my mother. Mr. Taylor was so helpful and kind. In late September 2022 when my mother passed my sister followed up for cremation and Mr. Taylor was on it with arrangements and was comforting to her. I came in from Miami to pick up the ashes and fell ill in the morning and Mr. Taylor took the drive to deliver them to me. I am so grateful. Funerals By Design delivered love and peace during a time of great sadness for my family. I highly recommend. My family is grateful to Mr. Malik Taylor and his staff. With His Love, David”
— David Dave
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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