Meda
7001 Indiana Ave STE 8A, Riverside, CA, 92506
License #FD 2343
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 California
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. 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.
“From the first phone call to receiving my brother’s urn, ashes and death certificate, I could not have asked for a smoother process. Anthony was extremely helpful, Thoughtful took care of every detail was very communicative followed up on every detail and even delivered the death certificate urn and ashes to us personally at a mutual Time and place of convenience. Making the whole process very stress-free and affordable thank you so much. could not have asked for a better experience.”
— Daniel Hesketh
“When it counts and you just need to get things in order. These people guide you through the whole process and keep an understanding posture the whole time. I am glad I was able to contact them and feel the calm and patient staff treating me like a person that needed help and guidance.”
— Stephen Schrock
“I highly recommend anyone interested in using Arlington Cremation Services to tap into Emily Fuentes for her expertise. During a tragic month of caring for my terminally ill mother and handling her formalities, it was a relief to work with someone as compassionate and professional as Emily. Not only did she perform a great job communicating every step of the cremation process and providing frequent updates, she also expedited the process knowing that I was visiting from another state and that I needed everything ready for an ash-scattering service at sea, which was fixed a certain day due to favorable weather. I have so much gratitude for Emily’s support and hope that anyone who gets to work with her knows that they can trust her to get things done well and in a timely manner.”
— Vikki Chan
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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