Murphy Ruffenach Brian W. Donnelly Funeral Home
523 Cumberland St, Gloucester City, NJ, 08030
License #4825
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“There are not enough words to describe the incredible job Brian did with my Dad. He took what was the most difficult time in our lives and made it so easy. His kind, caring, compassionate personality puts him above any other. Brian made me and my family feel like we were the only family he had to help. Brian truly had a calling when it came to his career. My dad look liked angel and me and my family will be forever grateful for the service he provided”
— Nicole Pisa
“When my father passed away last Thursday, we called Brian Donnelly and knew everything would be taken care of. We opted for an open casket not knowing how he would look. Brian had Dad seem as though he was smiling and at rest. They brought him to the church in a beautiful Hertz that Dad would have loved. The staff was very professional and helpful. We didn't have to be concerned about anything.”
— Jim Lamaina
“I lost my 32 year old brother in May 2020. Brian handled the funeral and he was god sent. He took care of every detail as per our rituals after we explained it to him. His staff was extremely helpful and sympathetic. In the middle of the pandemic he took great care of all the details. We are thankful to him for the services.”
— Jatinder Singh
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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