Riverside Funeral Home
225 San Mateo Blvd NE, Albuquerque, NM, 87108
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 Mexico
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
“Glenda Chavez was wonderful to work with. She was so kind, helpful, considerate, compassionate and accommodating. She made us feel very comfortable. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience during our time of loss and grief. The entire staff at Riverside was very professional from our very first call to them. They helped make things less difficult, easy to understand and were very efficient. Our family would highly recommend using Riverside.”
— Ethel Copsey
“Riverside Funeral Home was so very nice and pleasant to work with, they helped us through his difficult time with caring and compassion. They took care of everything we needed them to. Thank you very much. I would recommend their services. K. Stevens”
— Kelly Stevens
“Please do not consider using Riverside. READ the negative reviews which all state the same concerns. Poor communication, do not return calls, do not reach out in any manner other than wanting extortion fees to pay for services, and last which is HUGE...will not even consider meeting with family for 12 days or more. I am talking the initial family meeting that could take 12 days or more! There are plenty of funeral homes that show compassion, care, and are willing to work with families during a difficult time. Riverside is NOT the one to use.”
— rc sailor
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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