75 Clinton Ave, Albany, NY, 12210
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.
“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 New York
$3,368 – $10,595
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,368–$10,595. 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.
“Friendly, nice. No ability to view live online as promised. Attempted several time to find both the web page and Facebook page as it says to go to Facebook. Did not find anything, searched and Facebook shows no active page for Garland Bros funeral home. Last mention of Facebook is a news story fron October 2023. Called them to inquire and they were, let's say, unhelpful and unapologetic regarding the issue. After being passed around and phone set down loudly several times, they could only say go to Facebook. I did and you are not found! No active page! I asked for another link and simply told nope, I don't know what to tell you, check Facebook.”
— K. T.
“Did a excellent job on my daughter!! many said she looked like a sleeping doll,God bless.”
— Angelina Ufomba
“I feel the make up could of been better done on the deceased and they need to upgrade their parlor and was disappointed that they did not have a handicapped ramp and entrance”
— The Pop
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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