Pickens Funeral Home
1605 N 21st St, Philadelphia, PA, 19121
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 Pennsylvania
$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
“We were incredibly grateful for the exceptional service from Pickens Funeral Home during our difficult time. Brandon Picken’s compassion and professionalism were outstanding; they guided us through every step with clarity and kindness. The staff were very responsive to our questions and handled all the arrangements with such care, making the whole process as smooth as possible. They went above and beyond to make our loved one memorial service feel truly personal and special, even incorporating luxury transportation & a farewell walk. We highly recommend their services for their empathy and outstanding care. I will also check out their luxury transportation services. To this day I use their transportation services for business meetings & long travel.”
— Deandrea Chappelle
“Thank you for the outstanding service we received. The staff was so caring and friendly. Everything was perfectly done for our loved one. The funeral home was clean and comfortable. We appreciate all the extra effort you put into planning during this difficult time. Mr Pickens thank you from our entire family”
— CaryTakeUsAway
“On behalf of Yvette Williams-Blake Family. Brandon Pickens not only are 5star+ professional, your compassion and empathy was beyond that. Everyone said what a Beautiful job you and your staff did. If you are looking for someone that has your best interest at hand. You will find it here. Thankyou.”
— Sharon Sullivan
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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