Hanson, Walbridge & Shea Funeral & Cremation Service - Arlington
4596 Vermont Rte 7a, Arlington, VT, 05250
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 Vermont
$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
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What Families Say
“I gave Hanson,Walbridge & Shea five stars ! I recently needed their services for my daughter that passed in November, Tom and his staff were very understanding. They worked with me with my insurance and help me give my daughter a decent funeral. I so appreciate it all their help the kindness and the love they showed toward me. I would recommend them to anyone.”
— Jeanne McDermott
“Tom and the whole team were beyond helpful and sensitive to our needs in the hours and days after our mother's passing - including transportation and cremation, completion of documentation and required notifications, advising on protocol, handling of remains, etc. Thank you.”
— Carrie R
“Such a caring and kind company right from the start. I appreciate their willingness to help explain things and offer cell phone numbers to contact if there's any questions and even checked several weeks after to see how we're doing. It made doing an out of state cremation go smoothly. We used them for my dad's passing as well. Highly recommend this caring company!”
— Kim Tamburrino
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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