Goundrey Dewhirst Funeral Home and Cremation Service
42 Main St, Salem, NH, 03079
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 New Hampshire
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“My sister in law had my brothers service there in November. Everything was good about the service. But there was 2 things that made me and my sister and the few other people still there in awe. It was close to 9:00 closing on the night of the wake. I was playing a song and saying a last good bye to my brother. My sister went to say her last good bye. My sister then had to go to the ladies room. I was in the entrance way waiting for her. The workers there were shutting off lights, running around. Locking the doors. They were just so unprofessional and uncaring at that point. Then the driver that drove my sister in law, my sister and a friend of my brothers to the resting place, drove them back to the funeral parlor. On the way back he was speeding and almost caused a car accident. I was following in my vehicle and just couldn't believe it. Thank God nothing happened.”
— Connie Knapp
“Rob did a great job explaining how advance planning works. Not once did I feel pressured with sales tactics.”
— Joanne Bergeron
“At a stressful and sorrowful time you need a caring group of individuals to help guide you and that is what I found here. Great communication and understanding of my loved one’s wishes. Al is a gem! He reminded me of good memories I had long forgotten about and it made my heart happy. Thank you again for truly great service. Highly recommend.”
— Stacey Jackson
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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