M.J. McLaughlin Co Inc
142 S Washington St, Wilkes-Barre, PA, 18701
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 Pennsylvania
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“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
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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