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100 Saw Mill River Rd, Hawthorne, NY, 10532
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 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.
“The staff at Garlick was exceptional--caring and gracious throughout in helping us cope with the painful loss of the deeply loved head of our family. The atmosphere in the facility was appropriately somber but also light and airy with lovely, broad windows allowing sunlight into an otherwise dark event. We could not have been more grateful about how Garlick managed the day.”
— Daniel Modell
“The staff at Garlick was extremely helpful in both pre-planning and at the time of my dear mother's death. Everything was in place, and taken care of, and they followed up quickly with notification of agencies and getting certificates. Paul and others were very kind during a very difficult time.”
— Lollie Abramson
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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