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1500 Stuyvesant Ave., Union, NJ, 07083
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 New Jersey
$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.
“My grandfather died in 1946 and my grandmother in 1973. In spite of the fact that I have been going to their grave site for 75 years, I frequently can't find it since it is covered over with dirt and grass. My husband and I arrive with a pick and shovel to try and find it. Their headstone is always covered over. I have asked to have it raised but if you don't ask, it is never done. And it's only visible for a year or two. There are veterans buried around them including my uncle a WW 1 veteran and it's the same situation with his headstone. I have been told by the office staff, they don't clean or raise the headstone unless a family member requests it. This is an old part of the cemetery and there may not be family members alive or relatives nearby visiting and seeing how neglectful this cemetery is to make that request. The management takes no responsibility to maintain the gravesites in a respectful way. They claim they don't have the manpower to get to all the grave sites. Sound like the corporation needs to hire more people. This cemetery is shameful.”
— Susan Wilson
“Hollywood Memorial Park provided excellent service for my grandmother’s homegoing. Paula was compassionate, professional, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was handled with care and respect. Our family is truly grateful for the kindness and support shown during such a difficult time.”
— Tiffany Wright-Davis
“Visited loved ones over the holidays. Was delighted to see the park bridge was decorated nicely. We were even more surprised to see there were so many grave wreathes across the entire park, actually touching to know so many families still visit graveside at Christmas.”
— AI BF
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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