Yanaitis Funeral Home Inc.
55 Stark St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18705
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 Pennsylvania
$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
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What Families Say
“Chris was kind, helpful, and very communicative. We are grateful to him and his staff for providing exactly what we wanted for my mom, and explaining everything along the way. I can see why many families in the area have trusted Yanaitis for generations.”
— Kylene Gordon
“The compassion shown was truly spectacular. Everything was explained so that we understood, the rooms are classically pretty, Chris even went above and beyond for our family. It made the most difficult time of our lives, bearable. I was comforted, knowing that my dad would've loved sharing family history.”
— Cheri Wanek
“Honestly there are no words to describe the high degree of compassion Mr. Yanaitis showed to my recently deceased sister (even prior to her anticipated passing). Afterwards, he afforded our family the same degree of concern and attention. He is superb.”
— A P
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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