Alvarez Funeral Home Inc
240 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104
License #4093
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 Jersey
$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.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“The staff and all involved show so much compassion, very professional, very detailed in providing the best service. Thank you for your generosity on such a heartfelt day.”
— Olga Morrone
“Recently, we experienced the heartbreaking loss of my wife's mother. We called Alvarez Funeral Home. -Rita Alvarez & Vanesa were incredibly compassionate and patient, offering detailed and respectful information about the services available. Despite the emotional toll on us, they did everything possible to make the process as smooth and comforting as possible. The arrangements for the service and cemetery were handled with care and dignity, and our family and visitors sincerely appreciated how thoughtfully everything was managed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything.”
— Ed Merced
“My brothers services were here yesterday . The lady who attended to us had 0 EMPATHY . From the time we did the paperwork until the service .”
— Shantyla Anderson
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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