Burns Funeral Home
1428 E Columbia Ave, Philadelphia, PA, 19125
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 Pennsylvania
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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
“My father in law passed away in December of 2020 and I was referred to use Burns Funeral Home for his service. Bob Burns was very accommodating the first day we met him and was extremely patient with what my spouse wanted for his father’s services. Bob worked diligently to walk us through everything as we of course were clouded by emotion just fresh off my FIL’s passing. Bob covered everything from the insurance company to prayer cards down to a tee. The service was very beautiful and we as a family were very pleased. Four months on, I needed additional death certificates and Bob had a quick turnaround for getting them and then also providing additional information for another family member’s service they completed back in the 70s as we are doing a combined headstone for our loved ones. I would highly recommend using Burns Funeral Home for your loved ones. You would not be disappointed. Everyone working there is family after family and they truly uphold everything they stand by when providing a personal service for your loved ones.”
— Aimmee Truong
“Everything was excellent Bob Burns went out of his way to do things”
— Mike Kelly
“I would like to let everyone to know if someone passes away in the family (and so so sorry to for your loss) that bob and the staff at burns funeral home services done a fantastic and professional job for my mom who we lost last week and was taken here for the first time in Pennsylvania (coming from Texas) as this is where my mom wanted to Ben laid to rest at, The job, services, professional manners that we all needed was just overwhelmed with care and comfort that we all needed and was tbere, the entire staff was just amazing, price was there also, spot on th money well spent for my mom Thanks burns for everything”
— JOHN G
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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