McCracken Funeral Home
1500 Morris Ave, Union, NJ, 07083
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 Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“The staff at McCracken funeral home did a fantastic job of helping us navigate this difficult time for our family. Jennifer, was absolutely wonderful, she completely walked us through the whole process and made us feel totally at ease with the choices that we had to make. It was as if she took our hands, held them tightly and made us feel comfortable in knowing that everything was going to be taken care of. We were so impressed by the attention to detail, from our moms make up/ hair, to the Priest and her ability to be right on top of all the specific needs that made things so much easier for us. This is a sad time for my family and I but Jennifer and the McCracken Staff made it the most comfortable that it could be. She, was there from beginning to end weather it was a call , text or an email Jennifer made sure that we were taken care of, and we can't thank her and the staff enough.”
— Bella Raouf
“I would like thank the amazing and helpful staff at McCracken Funeral Home. Thank you for your compassion and kindness during such a difficult time. We are so grateful for your help and support. We are beyond pleased with the professionalism and sensitive way you handled everything. Justyne D’Ascoli was such a lovely, kind and knowledgeable funeral director. She guided us through each step. Thank you for making a difficult task feel smoother and more manageable. Thank you for your compassion and kindness during such a difficult time. We're grateful for your help and support. We will certainly recommend you to friends and family. Also, thank you to Matthew Marini, planning funeral director who came to my home and was super helpful in guiding our family after the loss.”
— Danara Almeida
“McCracken Funeral Home was very kind, compassionate and helpful for my mom’s and brother’s funeral services. Very clean inside and the grounds were well maintained outside. Thank you for making me feel at ease during this very difficult time. I would highly recommend your services to family and friends.”
— Jacqueline Consales
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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