Thomas J. Shea Funeral Home, Inc.
137 Robinson St, Binghamton, NY, 13904
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.
“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.
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
“With the sudden passing of my Mother, I needed to arrange everything for her memorial service and burial. I had no experience in these matters, but Jennifer and the staff at Thomas J. Shea came through. They provided guidance; compassion; contacts; and a detailed plan - with options to manage costs within my limited budget. I was very impressed with their personal attention and flexibility. There is no need for me to consider any other company; if this unfortunate situation recurs.”
— Rick Reynolds
“Jennifer and Chris were excellent at helping us in our time of need. They were very informative and helpful with the arrangements. They were courteous and gracious when calling hours started 45 minutes early and when over by almost an hour. They predicted the large volume of people and had extra staff onsite to assist with parking. They were also kind and supportive of our inquisitive children when they found the display room open when we returned to pick up pictures and flowers. I would not hesitate to recommend them to anyone in the Binghamton area.”
— Daniel Jenkins
“**Had to repost this because they deleted it. Real only have to hide if you're guilty of something** Recently I was pulling out of the University Plaza and turning on the Vestal Parkway. When the light was green, I merged onto the Parkway...only to almost be hit by a large black Cadillac with Thomas Shea Funeral Home on the side. No apology or wave from the driver. Much like basic traffic laws, he ignored me. Now I understand funeral processions. And I do respect them and pull off to the side when I can. However, how is one to know a procession is going on when someone is merging from another lane? Why in the world would you even dare run a red light on the Vestal Parkway? One of the busiest roads in the area. Not even use your horn? Alert other drivers that you're about to run a red light? Letting processions pass is a courtesy and not a law. And considering you didn't apologize during the incident, and have deleted my initial review, you have lost all respect from me.”
— Andy Stein
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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