Housing Authority of the City of Elizabeth
688 Maple Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07202
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 New Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“Well your fellow employees at Mravlag Manor are really unprofessional in the work they do ..I'll put names but y'all better do your part to stop disrespecting tenants there .......so it's Lindsay herran and Stacy Owens there really disrespectful to ppl and I'll speak upon it .... Not on here but I got the upper hand in this 1 so”
— Heather Hodge
“If I could give 0 i would. Everytime yu go there to speak with Cathy Hart it’s “oh she’s in a meeting can I have your name n number” yu have it already I called nd left so many messages for the lady mind you I’ve met her before. It’s just crazy how they treat you. 0 out of 10 definitely WOULDNT RECOMMEND!!!!!!!”
— TyDy MELVIN
“Some mysterious vibrations and electrical like feeling in my walls floors and my bed that I sleep on went too city hall I got a too many reports and a police report also my balance is 0 owed also because of this I been sleeping in my van for months I'm ready too kill myself”
— Thomas Harris
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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