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216 Columbia St, Cohoes, NY, 12047
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.
Average in New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Mark, Dave and Evelyn were great with me and my family during this process. We pre-planned, and the wake and funeral when off with no issue. Thank you for your families professionalism, and attention to detail at our time of need. I would recommend there company.”
— David Girard
“A half hour into my family and I grieving over the loss of someone we loved and cared about. we were all told to pay our respects quickly and leave. The lady put her arms out and was herding us like cattle towards the front and telling us to say our condolences to the family and leave. I felt disrespected and felt that she did not care that we were hurting over our loss.”
— Bianca Cormier
“Dave and Evelyn were wonderful and really helped us during a very difficult time in our lives.”
— April O'Connor
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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