Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home
352 E 87th St, New York, NY, 10128
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 York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,368–$10,595. 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
“I set up a Pre Pay Plan for my parents a few years ago. When my father passed away I contacted Walter B Cooke and they immediately took over the entire process for me. I live in Florida and my parents in New York so it was such a relief to know they were there for me and family every step of the way. We were treated with respect and compassion. I could not have selected a better place for my dad. Many thanks to Nicolas- General Manager and his entire team! I highly recommend you visit them and discuss your end of life plans.”
— Gloria Farre
“Everyone was so kind. They made the arrangements for my husband’s cremation very easy. I felt the cost was fair. Because today things can be photographed or scanned, I only needed three deaths certificates. Having my husband’s ashes in a necklace is a real comfort to me. I recommend Walter Cooke highly.”
— Edward Levine
“A few days ago, we entrusted Walter B. Cooke Funeral Home with the coordination of my brother’s Funeral and Memorial Service. Meeting Selina Gibbs was a calming experience for my mother and myself. Her qualities of empathy, compassion and understanding of what we wanted were remarkable. Our sincere appreciation, gratitude and thanks to the staff ( particularly Selina and Nicholas) at Walter Cooke Funeral Home, for the smooth and seamless coordination of Ashley’s Funeral and Memorial Service. The Autumn flower arrangements were exquisite and the flower and photograph boards were perfectly arranged. The Walter Funeral Cooke Home kindly put up their own complimentary floral arrangement too. Thank-you! Our sincere appreciation too for the personalized candle with the comforting words. The priests who conducted both services were compassionate and supportive. We were also very satisfied with the Butterfield Bakery set up, recommended by Selina. Our request for a guitarist and singer was attended to immediately. And the singer, Matt’s, soothing yet powerful rendition of our choice of songs was most comforting. We highly recommend the Walter Cooke Funeral Home if and when you want to bid adieu to your deceased loved one, meaningfully.”
— Juwel Gomes
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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