Alhiser-Comer Mortuary
225 S Broadway, Escondido, CA, 92025
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.
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 California
$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
“Simply the best from your first phone call to the every last detail the staff is very professional they will guide you through every step of the way they will help in in all your decisions I cannot say how blessed we are to have all Alhiser-Comer in our community. They are a family-owned business they treat you like family and you will feel like family. Thank you again for all your assistance and for assisting us with every step and every decision thank you very much.”
— Pablo Perez
“I spoke to numerous places about end of life planning with direct cremation. None made me as comfortable as Lorraine did at Alhiser-Comer did. She was very knowledgeable and helpful in her explanation of everything. We went in knowing what we wanted and she did not try to update us like every other place did. She accepted that we knew what we wanted and directed the conversation that way. There was a family preparing for services for their loved one, and the interior is pretty nice, so it has a presentation before anything else begins. I know we picked the right place and I have no second guesses about what Mama Bear and I chose for our final wishes.”
— TC Freebird
“Alhiser-Comer made us feel like part of the family. With a balance of professionalism and familiarity, they deliver on all fronts. My mom’s body was beautiful and life-like at the Viewing, and the flowers from Allen’s Flowers topped it off. From the Mortuary Viewing, to the Funeral Service at the church, and to the Graveside Burial at Miramar, Alhiser-Comer stood by us. Thank you Megan Comer, Nicole, Lorraine, Monica, Jody, Allison, Nathaniel and Thomas. Esther Robinson Venema”
— Esther Venema
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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