Burns-Garfield Funeral Home
3175 E Genesee St Suite 6, Syracuse, NY, 13224
License #fh4598
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“We are deeply grateful to the staff at Burns-Garfield Funeral Home for their exceptional service during our family's difficult times. On numerous occasions, they have gone above and beyond to plan beautiful services, attending to every detail with professionalism and courtesy. Their dedication to meeting all our needs made them feel almost like family. We would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to Tim Burns, the owner, and his team for their compassionate and outstanding support. We highly recommend Burns-Garfield Funeral Home for their exemplary service.”
— Diana Danielyan
“Tim Burns is truly an exceptional, amazing person. He helped my family navigate the most heart breaking week of our lives. He made the very overwhelming experience of planning an unexpected funeral as easy and painless as possible. He went above and beyond in his patience with us, his respect for my mother, and the attention to detail in celebrating her life. I simply cannot say enough good things about Burns & Garfield. He holds a very special place in our hearts.”
— Kerry Halleran
“Tim Burns was extremely considerate to my Dad, who handled my Mom's cremation. Would highly recommend!!”
— Liz B
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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