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3434 17th St, San Francisco, CA, 94110
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 California
$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.
“Funeral director failed to (1) see veil was not placed over casket before service began; (2) ask guests to stand when minister and family processed into chapel; and (3) announce how attendants would direct guests to view decedent. Attendants disturbed family throughout service.”
— Donnalita Jones
“My experience with Duggan's is based completely on my many interactions with one of their Arrangement Counselors, Kay Winslow. She was unfailingly courteous, kind, competent, prompt and a true advocate for us. I was orchestrating arrangements for a lifelong friend in SFO who died in her sleep and wanted to be buried back home in New York State. I live in North Carolina! This required tons of coordination between me, Kay and a funeral home in New York! She also marshaled her team to help get a likely cause of death out of Kaiser (who took a week). The whole time she kindly kept me informed and relaxed my concerns. Duggan's is very fortunate to have her!”
— Bonnie Burroughs
“Duggan's exceeded my expectations, Megan was very diligent, professional and knowledgeable and assisted me in the entire process! I Thank you again Megan and the staff at Duggan's Funeral Home.”
— John
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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