142 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701
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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Pennsylvania
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“I lost my father and my family was lost and overwhelmed. MJ McLaughlin’s top quality, compassionate services helped us celebrate his life in a very loving and meaningful way. Tommy is highly detail-oriented. He went above and beyond to meet the family’s every need, including adding beautifully decorated personal touches. He is a wealth of knowledge in his field and I’m so glad we chose McLaughlin’s for my dad’s funeral services. All his suggestions were spot on. There’s no way we could’ve fulfilled my dad’s last wish without you, Tommy! On behalf of the entire Rosario family, thank you McLaughlin’s for helping us fulfill his last wish of returning to his country, for your kindness, and for providing the family such memorable moments.”
— Judy Cruz
“I have no words to express the good service we received from these people. The attention, the love, the patience, the professionalism with which they do their work is priceless. I am infinitely grateful to Mr. Tommy Mclaughlin for making us feel appreciated in the midst of so much pain. He was always attentive and only told us everything we could. To attend, count on me... the florist where we ordered the flowers very unprofessional, and this man, just half an hour before the funeral service, ordered flowers and said don't worry Yohanka, the funeral home will take care of it, don't worry, everything will be fine... thank you very much because although we live Two and a half hours from the place he made sure everything went well.. thanks Tommy”
— yohanka jimenez
“I wish I could give them 10 stars. Kind, caring, accommodating, thoughtful, and professional are just a few of the words that I would use to describe MJ McLaughlin. We were all emotional wrecks and it was such a relief to know that they had everything under control.”
— Patricia
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.