Daniel D Purcell Funeral Home
510 Pawling Ave, Troy, NY, 12180
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“Rudely contracts landscapers with multiple industrial leaf blowers running the morning after holidays at 7:00 am to wake up the neighborhood, families live here. Families got woken up today the day after thanksgiving……. I’m sure it’s great, but in a residential area have some respect especially on the phone.”
— Oz Alone
“Amazing owners and just good people! Cant understand how people turn to the keyboard instead of face to face! Keep providing great service and your great personality’s!”
— Patrick Hoey
“A very clean and well maintained funeral home! It is run by the kind of family you love to support, super friendly and easy to communicate with.”
— Connor Hale
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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