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684 Park Ave, Cranston, RI, 02910
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.
Average in Rhode Island
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. 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.
“I haven't yet gotten there,by I've heard good info about this place,I was told to go to Stapleton in warwick,that they were honest, very helpful,and will accommodate people the best way they can,good reviews about it,by a good friend name Cathy from seniors center”
— Carmen Mercado
“I have been to several funerals at this funeral home from friends to family. Staff if very friendly and owners are very accommodating. They even have a memorial mass at Christmas time for families that have lost their loved one that have past during that year and give a dove ornament to each family with their deceased loved ones name on it. If you do not want that commercial drive through feel for your loved one this is the place to go and celebrate tour loved ones life. Go to the big facilities and you are just a commonity, and drive through feel, this us a family home and attention feel.”
— Christine McKearney
“Stapleton has been a part of my family's story for over 35 years. They have hosted my grandparents, aunts and uncles, extended family, countless friends, and recently my mother and father. This place is truly a part of my story. Jim and Jane are thoughtful and professional and go above and beyond, from engraving the bullets from my father's veteran salute and making into a keychain to sending a custom Christmas ornament. This is a true Cranston tradition, family owned business that has withstood the test of time. If you're looking for a personalized feel, this is the place to go.”
— Dayna Mancini-Simmons
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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