Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home
58 Summer St, Barre, VT, 05641
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.
“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.
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
“Duffy and staff at Pruneau-Poli made a difficult time.easier for us with their compassion and attention to detail after our father passed away. In times such as this it is important to have someone that listens and empathize with your situation. They were wonderful throughout the process and even followed up with us a week or so later to see how we were managing.”
— Joann Dunn
“This funeral home is top notch and I would recommend them to any of my family and friends. From the moment Cort picked up my mom at our home, to filling out paperwork and picking my mom back up Cort and this funeral home in general handled everything with the upmost care. Even went as far to let us write letters and include pictures and momentos that we wanted with our mom forever. They even went as far as checking in on my family and I on the one month anniversary of our mom’s death. 10/10 recommend if you want your loved one cared for with dignity to the very end this is the place for you. Cort even played my mom’s favorite song as he dropped her off at the cremation place and waited in the parking lot until the song was finished. A beautiful testament to our mom.”
— Maryellen Goodell
“Our wonderful Dad passed away in the Spring of this year. (2025) We chose Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home to handle the details of his final journey. I can't say enough about how this establishment took care of us. The professionalism was outstanding. However, beyond that was the empathy and a personal touch. A special thanks to Duffy and Cort for providing a final courtesy for Dad that nobody else would ever have considered. Thank you for making a difficult time bearable. I would highly recommend Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home without reservation. Robert Deep.”
— Hillhump #1
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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