Chavez Funeral Home
830 N 5th St, Fort Sumner, NM, 88119
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 Mexico
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
What Families Say
“When my father passed away it already felt like the world was ending and then there was a lot of moving parts on getting him home to Los Angeles and moving on the investigation. I thank god that we had Juan Chavez and everyone at the Chavez funeral home to help us through this difficult time because we would have been lost without him. He honestly went above and beyond for my family and helped us through every step of the way and then some. The process was smooth and the service I had for my father was super last minute but it was great and tasteful. There is really no way to repay them for everything they did but if you need a place to set your loved ones affairs in order where they will listen to you and treat you like family, look no further.”
— Vero Corcio
“Extending comfort and support to many in their time of need”
— Tom Donegan
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— Anna lee Brown
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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