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218 Mill St, Poughkeepsie, NY, 12601
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 York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“I never thought I would be writing a review for a funeral home. However, three years ago we lost our father in a house fire. This was devastating to say the least. John Beck and his staff handled everything with respect, sensitivity, compassion and ease needed in the difficult area of death. We never felt rushed, pressured and John took his time with us and explained everything in clear detail. Unfortunately, I lost my brother suddenly last week. There was no hesitation in our minds who we would call. John, very detail oriented, patient, kind and very professional was there for us, again. We are extremely thankful for the services he and his staff provided. Thank you John and staff. Krystyna Soltysiak”
— Krystyna Smith
“When my dad passed away I placed him in the loving care of Torsone's Funeral Home and more specifically, with John Beck. John's genuine compassion made my time of tremendous grief a little easier to handle. He guided me through the cremation process with professionalism, understanding and caring. Losing a loved one is never easy, but John and all of his staff made my experience a lot more bearable.”
— Dianna Johnson
“John makes you feel very comfortable when planning a horrible time in anyone's life a passing of a loved one. Wouldn't have anyone else handle our funeral needs he is kind caring and a passionate person when it comes to the details we can't thank him enough for handling our mother and father services during a stressful time with our loss thank you John for being the person you are”
— Theresa Lutz
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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