Cremation & Burial Society of Pennsylvania
4100 Jonestown Rd, Harrisburg, PA, 17109
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 Pennsylvania
$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.
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What Families Say
“The process of planning my cremation was simple, and way less costly than expected. The representative was thorough, informative, patient and respectful. I signed up immediately. It brought peace of mind knowing that my heir does not have to be financially responsible nor burdened with the administrative aspects of my death. Great customer service!”
— Pearl Gallagher
“I had used the services of this society when my husband had passed away. After working in hospice and seeing what families go through I have to say that they were very understanding and worked with me once I found an affordable place in which to send my husband's remains. There are a lot of funeral homes that take advantage of this moment of need! In being so satisfied with the results of my husband's arrangement,I preplanned my own with this Society.”
— Jodi Pettit
“Michael helped me and my husband at a time of need during the holidays, We have never had to handle something like this before on our own. So when I reached out to The cremation and burial society had sent us to Michael in Harrisburg, PA They were wonderful all the way through, Explained each step of the way, We were able to hold a small private service in Harrisburg thanks to Micheal, and our loved one is now buried in Massachusetts her home state where she wanted to be. We couldn’t have done any of this without his help. I would highly recommend this place for a loved one because they take them in with care, The communication was wonderful he stayed in touch with us through everything explaining all we needed. It has taken me some time to write this review because it has been a very hard time through the holidays for us. But I just wanna reach out and thank everyone at the cremation and burial Society for all the help especially Michael.”
— Sommer Miller
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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