66 Passaic Ave, Passaic, NJ, 07055
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.
Average in New Jersey
$3,244 – $10,202
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Went to Alvarez Funeral Home in Passaic trying to support local businesses but what Ernesto Alvarez showed was no type empathy or compassion for the family that were in pain after loosing their husband/dad. The words he used showed no type of professionalism as well. Cold hearted and a ripoff. Only question I have is how can you sleep at night. Taking advantage of the vulnerability of people. Terrible.”
— cesar santos
“Thank you to the Alvarez Funeral Home Directors For being Amazing. We have laid to rest my grandparents, Father and recently my Mother. BRANDON ALVAREZ is an artist. From my mother’s hair color to her beautiful pink fingernails. She was beautiful. Thank you for representing her to her family and friends in her most authentic self. I know she would have appreciated it since she was an ELEGANT LADY. Also want to appreciate the gentleman (GEORGE) who took care of setting up the photos and flowers. He was charming, understanding and empathetic. This is always a difficult time and ALVAREZ FUNERAL HOME has made it empathetically possible. Thank you. 🙏 🙏🙏”
— ClaudiaandWilliam Castellanos-Gonzalez
“I want to start of by saying thank you to Ernesto and his team for helping us in such a difficult time. Me and my family were devastated when my sister passed away on March of this year. We reached out to Alvarez Funeraria, Ernesto was extremely Professional and helpful. He guided us to through this difficult process from beginning to end. His staff are really nice, professional, and caring as well. My sister's Service was very Beautiful and Special like she was. Overall I recommend Alvarez Funeraria.”
— Carlos Gonzalez
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.
Are you Funeraria Alvarez?
Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
Claim your free listing“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.