Aldous Funeral Home & Cremation Service
44 N Main St, Rutland, VT, 05701
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?”
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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Vermont
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. 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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Aldous Funeral Home is absolutely amazing and would recommend them to any family. They took care of my grandma in the best manner and made sure our family was also cared for. They are very personable, caring, kind , patient and understanding the funeral directors Chris Book , Mike Bird and their staff. They went above and beyond We are very thankful for work they do.”
— Doris Beebe
“Chris and the staff at Aldous funeral home were amazing and very easy to work with in planning a memorial service for my sister. Start to finish they were helpful, kind and patient.”
— Melissa Callender
“Chris and his staff handled my father's funeral during COVID. They worked so well with the family, our budget and St. Peter's Parish. It was a beautiful service.”
— Eric Haas
We can help with what comes next.
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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