Perkins-Parker Funeral Home & Cremation Service
48 S Main St, Waterbury, VT, 05676
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 Vermont
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“Chris and John are outstanding in their work. The compassion and respect they show the deceased along with the family in immeasurable. As a former owner of a business in town and also having been on the town Select board member with Chris I personal know his kindness extends beyond his own personal business. When my father passed away his service was in Barre and Chris offered to assist the local funeral home and in doing so escorted my daughter into the church she was not able to do so on her own at that time. She would have missed his service. My family has used Perkins Parker for all family members we have lost and if anyone can help make a difficult time easier it is Chris and his team.”
— Jacklyn Spence
“Perkins Parker Funeral Services has been taking care of my family and extended family for generations. The service provided is professional, compassionate, experienced, effortless and reassuring. With any death, there are so many emotions. Often times the things you should be thinking about are lost in your mind, because it racing with thoughts and emotions. After one meeting with Chris, he puts your mind at ease. There is nothing he doesn’t think of. He works with you every step of the way. He does it with an effortless gentle way, so you can process and understand, without feeling overwhelmed. Kudos to you and your amazing team for taking care of our needs for over 100 years.”
— kelly Martin
“I am aware of the many services that Chris does for his business and for the community of Waterbury. I only know of Chris’s funeral services through friends that have passed. The Perkins Funeral Home is safe port in the storm of life - their kindness when people are at their lowest is unquestionable - guiding the family through the process of life. I would highly recommend The Perkins Funeral Home.”
— KATHY DEAN
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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