August F Schmidt Memorial Home
139 Westfield Ave, Elizabeth, NJ, 07208
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 New Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $3,244–$10,202. 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.
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What Families Say
“Our family recently experienced the peaceful passing of my wife’s grandmother on October 15th, 2025, and we are deeply grateful to the entire team at Schmidt for their kindness, compassion, and professionalism during such a difficult time. From the very beginning, Jimmy was incredibly polite, patient, and understanding — truly a terrific individual who went above and beyond to make sure every detail was handled with care and respect. Paul was also so lovely and comforting, offering warmth and guidance that helped our family feel supported every step of the way. Losing someone you love is never easy, but the compassion shown by Jimmy, Paul, and everyone at Schmidt brought us comfort and peace when we needed it most. We can’t thank them enough for their empathy and the dignity they gave to my wife’s grandmother’s final arrangements. 🙏🏻🤍”
— Christopher Limoncelli
“Thank you 🙏🏼 for the amazing service . The staff was welcoming and helpful in every aspect they treated our guest with understanding and tact. Thank you if you’re going through difficult times know that they will take away much of the stress.”
— Pinero QGTM
“Thank you Paul for all your help during such a difficult time. You guided us step by step and were very helpful. All of our questions and concerns were answered in a timely manner.”
— Tiffany Rosero
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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