Peter Jarema Funeral Home
129 E 7th St, New York, NY, 10009
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 New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,368–$10,595. 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
“I recommended Peter Jarema to a family I was working with. Danny and Robert were caring, compassionate, honest, and fully accommodating. The chapel is historic, warm, and beautiful with a lot of flexibility in the space. There is a distinct difference found when dealing with a family-owned funeral firm and should anyone need services in the East Village, I strongly suggest giving them a call. We used the chapel for a memorial service and it allowed a space for the merging of the deceased's worlds: family, friends, the East Village art scene, and a "work family" were able to come together for a beautiful and dignified service in the neighborhood they loved and called home since the 1980s. Highly recommend.”
— Kiki Valentine
“My family has used Jarema since the 1950's. My cousin recently passed away and I was responsible for planning the funeral. Danny made it so easy I almost couldn't believe it. They take care of all the little details like contacting the cemetery, getting the death certificate, etc. Robert, the other funeral director was with me on the day of the burial and could not have been kinder. They're respectful and so kind and I couldn't recommend them any more highly. Thank you Peter Jarema for making it so much easier than I ever imagined.”
— Deborah Lauren
“Danny dealt with the arrangements for a direct cremation from out of state quickly, kindly, and professionally. I called a couple funeral homes and Peter Jarema Funeral Home landed my business because they were responsive, made it easy and were friendly and caring, which was important.”
— Annabelle Coote
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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