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408 3rd St, New Cumberland, PA, 17070
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.
Average in Pennsylvania
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Yes, my name is Tyler Smith. I had to bury my father with stone and Murry in March I bought a policy through them. And after the funeral I got my proceeds. Which came to a hundred and some dollars. Problem with this is it should have been several thousand. Mr. James Murray himself decided to fraudulently charge me. With limousine rides I never received A viewing I never received. Several other items I never received. And you charge my insurance company? For every dollar he could and then smiled And said, here's your balance. I please keep in mind. I'm a 19 year old kid. Whose grandfather left him a few dollars for college? Which I wasn't able to start. When I should have Because mr. Murray. Thought it was a great idea. Take as much money as he could. Without providing services I'm going to end this here. And everyone else will find out the rest of the story is I go on with my proceedings. I just want everyone to know. What type of person in funeral home you're dealing with? Smile in your face in a time of desperation depression anger sadness supposed to be there for comfort in the guide you the way through these hard times. When and all the while he's just trying to empty the pockets. Of the people who can afford these expensive things. Again, 19 year old child and stolen from lied to cheated I advise everyone else out there to check your price sheets. And see what you haven't got that you may have been charged for it. I have plans to. And already have acquired a lawyer. To proceed with this sent the paperwork to the insurance company just now. So they can see. What their client is doing? On top of reporting it to the federal government. So they can shut him down. I want everyone to know. I was kind enough to give mr. Murray the opportunity. Settle For the pain and suffering you caused me. However, he feels there's nothing you should do I could do.”
— Christian ith
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— Koffee
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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