Whigham Funeral Home
580 Dr Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Newark, NJ, 07102
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 Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
What Families Say
“I don’t like to leave reviews but I’ll make an exception for Whigham Funeral Home let me tell you on the day of my husband passing I did not know what to do I was so grief streaking and on top of that I had to break the news to my children. The scream that came out of them devastated me I try my best to comfort them but it gets harder and harder to stay in the house. I went out of my house to walk around and get some air that’s when I met a wonderful lady while we were talking she put me on to them. I called them right away and I spoke to Mrs Terry Drew and her Daughter they were super heartwarming and helpful everyone of their staff is amazing. I didn’t know what to do because that was my first time planning a funeral she helped me through out everything. They are so exceptional I believe that they are Angels amongst us. They went above and beyond to all our family needs. The tone on their voice is so soothing while they talking to you is so comforting even after the funeral she call me to see how we are doing . We are so grateful and thankful that wonderful lady recommended them to us and I will gladly recommend them to anyone I gave them a 100 out 10 .❤️❤️❤️”
— Yvette Fabre
“This Funeral Home was so beautiful and such a blessing to our family and friends as we celebrated the life of my 96 year old grandmother, Margaret Ward, being born into eternity. The amount of support and compassion and attention paid to every detail was truly amazing. Everything could not have gone more smoothly! I highly recommend Whigham Funeral Home and on a scale of one to ten they have an 11!!! Thank you for everything Whigham Funeral Home.”
— Melissa Brooke Ward
“Thank you so much for a very Bless Homegoing Service that you provided for our family. Your Professionalism, Compassion , Caring and Support, meant so much to our family. We Highly recommend your exceptional service to everyone. God Bless you All.”
— Tonya Garry
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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