The Green Cremation
219 W Center St Suite 101, Manchester, CT, 06040
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 Connecticut
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. 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 did a prepaid contract at Tierney Funeral Home for a Green Cremation for my partner who was suffering from dementia. I also did one for myself. Everyone I interacted with was very helpful and friendly. The process of Green Cremation was thoroughly explained. Now that my partner has passed on, I found it very easy to interact with the staff. I now have a very nice wood box of cremains which will soon be scattered in a favorite spot! I highly recommend Tierney’s Green Cremation. I think of it as a nice relaxing spa at the end of my life!”
— Anne Vaughan
“Everyone at The Green Cremation were wonderful to talk to when we needed their services this summer for our daughter. They gave me peace of mind and were very kind and caring. The support they offer even after their services have been completed also comforting. I would highly recommend them if you are in need. Green cremation just seems to me to be a gentler process than traditional cremation.”
— Martha Steenburgh
“John F Tierney Funeral Home in Manchester, CT, and The Green Cremation were the right choices for our beloved Ray. Ray was conscious of his environment and was a science fiction lover, and the Aqua Cremation was something Ray would have loved because the process is cleaner for the environment. The tube in which the Aqua Cremation takes place looks like a high spaceship. The staff were compassionate, kind, thoughtful, and understanding. They explained what options were available and what process each entailed. They were always there for on-hand assistance and understanding when we needed quietness. They were very respectful, and I owe a debt of gratitude to each person who was involved in helping us get through this difficult time. They have let me know that other services are available, such as groups for grieving, help with sorting out your finances, and ensuring everyone who needs to be notified is notified. The ongoing service is very special. I don't think that many places provide this level of service. It shows the care. Keith S T”
— Keith Stone-Tsukroff
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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