D'Elia Funeral Home
1300 Vermont Ave, Lakewood, NJ, 08701
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.
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What Families Say
“Sarah Hansen and the staff made us feel like we were in good hands. Sarah guided us through all our questions. She took care of all the details in a considerate and compassionate way. We are so grateful for Sarah’s kindness and would highly recommend D’Elia The Mercado Family”
— Rosa Mercado
“The funeral director was very attentive. My mother pre-planned her funeral, but for some reason the powerpoint was missing about a 100 pictures. I brought it to their attention right away and they attempted to correct it. I'm sure that was a typical difficulty, so my suggestion is to let the family review the final product before the viewing, but I would highly recommend them. They are very respectful & caring.”
— Sue Le Bla
“It is never easy to lose someone you love but the group of amazing individuals over at D'Elia do their best to make those next steps fell that way. My family's interactions were with Sara Hansen and I must say, she was incredible. Really everyone is. Kind, compassionate, respectful, caring; those are just a few of so many words the describe everyone over there.”
— Michael Brown
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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