Harding Funeral Home
210 Post Rd E, Westport, CT, 06880
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 Connecticut
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. 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
“My father recently passed away. We had pre-planned his and Mom's funerals two years ago. That was such a wonderful gift from my dad...making it all easier once we had to make final arrangements. It makes me cry to think of him doing that for us. John made the rest easy, too. He handled the funeral with such care and compassion, even when there was the "hiccup" of Dad not being able to be buried on the day of the funeral, because Dad had been in the middle of "upgrading" his cemetery plots. My family is truly grateful for Harding Funeral Home for being local, easy to work with, and offering all the services we needed at what was definitely the worst time in our lives.”
— K Bridges
“Harding Funeral Home is a small family run business. We have met with both John and Neil on many occasions and we have always been treated with the utmost respect and care. Their guidance and support during very trying times has always been appreciated. Most importantly, we know that both mom and dad were given the dignity that they deserved on the path to their final resting place. Harding was attentive and available at all times and helped us navigate the difficult decisions we had to make. As a matter of fact, they have treated our entire family as one of their own and allowed us to customize arrangements and special requests and work on our timeline. We would have no hesitation in recommending and using Harding and their very capable staff, should the need arise.”
— Lisa Fiske
“I was immeasurably pleased with how they handled my husband's funeral. I did not have to worry about a thing. Not that I could. My gratitude cannot be expressed enough. No detail was missed. The care that they took and the compassion they have was so appreciated.”
— Gay Hoherchak
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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