Carpenter-Jenks Funeral Home & Crematory
659 E Greenwich Ave, West Warwick, RI, 02893
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 Rhode Island
$2,869 – $9,025
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,869–$9,025. 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
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What Families Say
“Unfortunately I have attended several funerals at Carpenter -Jenks. Each time I was so pleased with how each one was very well and how the staff was very attentive to all the families of their loved ones. I hope I can some day have the proper burial as my had through Carpenter - Jenks. They are so sincere and compassionate. Thank you Craig and Susan for making everyone feel special.”
— Maria Tavares
“I cannot express enough gratitude for the team at Carpenter-Jenks. I have had to rely on their guidance twice myself for each of my parents (as well as experiences with the services for two other close family members). It was so simple to call on them when each time came and they guided me through every step. I most recently worked with funeral director Chris (who I believe also helped me with my mother's services about a decade ago). His relaxed and sincere demeanor, responsiveness, consideration, and attention to detail were so appreciated throughout this experience. This time around for my father's services, I had many little details that my father had told me he wanted as part of his arrangements. Chris and the team accommodated all of them and more, even decorating the entryway table themselves with items related to my father's hobbies in life. It is relieving to know exactly who to call when you lose a family member. I will continue to call on them whenever I need to again, and can't recommend them enough for others.”
— Sydney Day
“We were not happy with the services provided. While we requested no formal services, they did not notify us after my mother was buried. I had to call to find out if she was buried. The mortician who we met with originally did not notify me whom to speak with when he had to have a medical procedure. The company also did not notify me whom to contact when the mortician was going to have a medical procedure. We felt that they did not do their job.”
— Erik Saarmaa
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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