205 S Main St, New Britain, CT, 06051
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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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 Connecticut
$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 used service of Luddy cremation services for my mother who passed away due to illness at a hospital. I must say they are through professional, explained whole process detailing what all approvals are required and how much time it is going to take at ever y stage. We had some specific requirement as we are Indian Hindu and they were aware about our religious rituals and accomdative in meeting our requirements of having a gathering and rituals at crematory. I would highly recommend them as what you need in this kind of time of loosing loved one is mental peace and that is what we received at Luddy.”
— Abhay Desai
“If I could leave a zero as a star I most certainly would my mothers body was left 5 days at the hospital , when going about all of this the day she pass I was told I needed a signature from someone whom wasn’t in her life for quite some time ! I was appointed healthcare rep , conservator and power of attorney and still they wanted that signature or they wouldn’t pick her up. When communicating back and forth with them the messages were very limited , very unsympathetic, no kind words , not a very nice way to treat a family that just lost someone , not only was I given the wrong urn they gave her back to me in a plastic box and then yet again never even said sorry for your loss. Very unprofessional to say the least !”
— Jo Rod
“I had a wonderful experience with Luddy and Peterson's Crematory. They took care of everything, picking my mother-in-law up from the hospital in New London, and providing very good service to me. I would recommend them and I do on a regular basis. Julie Brousseau owner of Hourglass Insurance Services in Gales ferry Connecticut.”
— Julie Brousseau
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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