Meda
58 S New York Rd, Absecon, NJ, 08205
License #4701
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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.
Average in New Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“John was extremely kind and compassionate throughout the entire process. Our mother died in NY and he made sure she was transported to NJ in a timely manner. John explained everything to me and my husband from cost to burial. The time he gave us was extensive and very appreciated. If I could give 100 stars I would. Thank you very much John and staff for taking such good care of us all.”
— Beth K
“My dad, my sister, and I cannot express enough gratitude for John Saraceno. Our mom recently passed away and our parents are new to the area. From the first phone call to the end of the day of her funeral we were treated with warmth, kindness, and most importantly compassion. John helped us to organize every detail and made us feel comforted. We were treated like family from the moment we met with him. The kindness we were shown made a very difficult time in our lives just a tiny bit easier. Thank you is not enough. From the family of Stephanie Bruccoleri”
— Kim Bruccoleri
“In 2018 my mother passed away. As she was about to pass away, I called this place and spoke to a gentleman. Told him doctors said make arrangements she will die any day now or any hour. Gentlemen didn’t want to hear anything else. I tried to ask him how this works and pricing and etc but he was rude and didn’t care unless person was dead. He said and I quote “give us a call when she’s dead.” It was one of the worst experiences I had in my life.”
— Syed Shah
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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