Chavez Funeral Home
830 N 5th St, Fort Sumner, NM, 88119
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.
“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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in New Mexico
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
What Families Say
“When my father passed away it already felt like the world was ending and then there was a lot of moving parts on getting him home to Los Angeles and moving on the investigation. I thank god that we had Juan Chavez and everyone at the Chavez funeral home to help us through this difficult time because we would have been lost without him. He honestly went above and beyond for my family and helped us through every step of the way and then some. The process was smooth and the service I had for my father was super last minute but it was great and tasteful. There is really no way to repay them for everything they did but if you need a place to set your loved ones affairs in order where they will listen to you and treat you like family, look no further.”
— Vero Corcio
“Extending comfort and support to many in their time of need”
— Tom Donegan
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— Anna lee Brown
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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