Joshua Mortuary Palmdale
3150 E Palmdale Blvd, Palmdale, CA, 93550
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.
What Families Say
“We used Joshua Mortuary Palmdale in 2/25 when my Dad passed and again recently when My Step Mom passed in 2/26. If you want to work with kind people who understand what you are going through and who are there to help and answer all questions, Joshua Mortuary is the place to go. Angelica is kind and everything was just as she told us it would be. She went above and beyond to accommodate the two families involved even splitting the ashes into two containers so my step Mom’s ashes could be spread with my Dad’s and half could go to her daughter. Don’t hesitate to ask questions.”
— Doreen Huston
“During one of the most difficult moments of our lives, Joshua Mortuary handled my father’s cremation with compassion, dignity, and grace. Dora, in particular, was incredibly caring and attentive to my mother’s needs. She treated us not like clients, but like family. Every question was answered with patience, every detail was handled gently, and we never felt rushed or overlooked. In a time filled with grief and uncertainty, they gave us calm, clarity, and kindness. That is something we will never forget. Thank you, Dora, and thank you to Joshua Mortuary for honoring my father with such respect. The Perez Family”
— The Scarlet Dahlia
“I am blessed to have been so fortunate to have called Joshua Mortuary and talk to Bearnie. I was on the east coast when my uncle passed and had no idea where to begin or how the process worked. I was guided and cared for the entire time. Any question I had was quickly responded to and she helped put me more at ease during this time of sorrow. There is no chance I could have been taken care of any better and made to feel I was the most important person during the process. Time was also an issue to put my uncle at rest and they worked closely with me to make it happen. They are amazing! Thank you from my heart.”
— Lisa Watts
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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