36 Trapelo Rd, Belmont, MA, 02478
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“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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Massachusetts
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“I cannot say enough good things about my experience with Brown & Hickey Funeral Home. When my father passed away recently I had no idea what to expect, but the professionalism and compassion that Liam and the rest of the staff showed us made a difficult time just a little bit easier. The first time I met Liam in person was when he came to our home to remove my father’s remains. I didn’t know what to expect but he and his staff treated my father with such dignity. It made me feel better knowing that he was with people who clearly cared about what they were doing. With Liam’s help we were able to plan the wake and funeral in two days. We were all impressed with the team’s attention to detail and how accommodating they were of our wishes. There were several things we wanted to do ourselves, such as the programs and obituary, and Liam walked us through the whole process and made sure we knew what he needed and when he needed it by. My sister commented that at the wake Liam and the staff were right there when you needed something but were almost invisible otherwise. They were just working in the background to make sure everything was going smoothly. My entire family will be forever grateful. Thank you to the entire Brown & Hickey team.”
— Barbara Conneely
“My heartfelt thanks to the entire Brown and Hickey Funeral Home team, but especially to Liam Hickey-Sullivan, for making my father’s recent funeral services so very special. From my very first phone call on the day Dad died, to his wake, funeral mass, and burial preparations, Liam guided the family through the big decisions and the finer details with such expertise; and always with the utmost kindness and empathy. He handled all the arrangements flawlessly, and even added so many extra special touches. Liam was always available and reassuring whenever I had a question or concern, always returning my call, text, or email right away with such kindness and understanding. He certainly went above and beyond! The funeral services were absolutely beautiful and meticulously handled. So many people commented on how impressed they were with the outstanding level of professionalism and attention to detail. Everything went off flawlessly. Liam helped make a sad time so very beautiful and comforting. Dad certainly went out with dignity and style!”
— Janet Looney
“The outstanding compassion and service of this funeral home were exceptional. I would highly recommend it to anyone who has a death in their family and want someone who is going to be there for you every step of the way. From the first phone call after my mom died in the hospital they took care of everything with great kindness and dignity. At my request they hung a memory quilt I had made my mom and it meant so much to all our friends and family to be able to look at it and enjoy all the memories. They made the process of planning a funeral in only 2 days simple and easy to choose everything we wanted both in readings and in songs. Sheila Hickey is a gift from God in her sincerity and caring attitude. I highly suggest this wonderful group to help you through the loss of a loved one. Plus they are very reasonably priced in comparison to many other like businesses.”
— Annemarie Casey
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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