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345 13th Ave, Newark, NJ, 07103
License #3241
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 New Jersey
$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.
“What a tremendous blessing the Churchman family is as well as their staff. Kind, compassionate, professional and dedicated to the delicate service of providing such a difficult moment with such heart. Edith, Simone, Mr. Rowe and all of those who were a part of our experience were outstanding. Talk about love. We don't live in or near Newark but our circumstances had us there and I'm just so grateful that in our search we called them first. They only provided the services we needed versus the ones we were told by others that we had to have by law. Wasn't true saving us thousands of dollars while not compromising the sacred ritual and the beauty of it that we were preparing. God Bless you all for the tremendous service you are and have been providing for over 100 years. Peace Camille C”
— Camille Conte
“Just acknowledging the exceptional work Churchman's continues to do through the years. My family has used their services on serval occasions and most recently a friend was also funeralized through them. They are attentive, caring, professional, and you don't feel like just another family they are serving. We have always been pleased with their services and would not go anywhere else in our time of need. Thank you Ms. Edith, Simone, and the Churchman Staff”
— Lyrically Free
“I can't say enough good things about Churchman! Efficient, flexible, and professional family-owned funeral home with first class service. The staff are all very kind, patient and thoughtful. They do absolutely magnificent work on face, dress and hair; your loved one will look just like their regular self. Churchman is undoubtedly unmatched in the city of Newark and even beyond.”
— michael harris
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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