Vander May Wayne Colonial Funeral Home, Inc.
567 Ratzer Rd, Wayne, NJ, 07470
License #3928
Questions to Ask When You Call
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“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
“Without a doubt, this is who I call to take care of my loved ones. My family has been using Vander May for many years. When my father died in 2021, we were barely able to function. Cliff and Ken really went above and beyond to get us through the impossible. The compassion, patience and care they provided was truly unparalleled. Little thoughtful things that we hadn’t even asked for or expected. They embody professionalism, emotional intelligence and a willingness to provide true care. For how traumatic that loss was, the nexts steps felt so gentle thanks to them. They will always have my business.”
— Old Soul
“Go here for a funeral for your loved one! Charlie and the staff did an amazing job working with me through this difficult process. The constant graceful communication and patience despite all my questions at all hours of the night and many requests was greatly appreciated. I was worried that I wouldn’t have sufficient photos collages and they went above and beyond even surprising me with custom creations that I will likely frame or use again at an annual memorial celebration. The attention to detail and quality helped to facilitate a beautiful tribute to my father. While the process felt like an intense wedding to plan, Charlie directed the process with grace and tact each step of the way providing me with some comfort and reassurance as I wanted perfection for this final walk down the aisle with my dad. The Cemetary and church were also coordinated by Charlie and he made this easy as there were multiple moving pieces. The morning of I was a little upset because the posters I printed were too large and weren’t laying right but Gareth went to the rescue and was able to trim the edge and posted it so it would be perfect. I loved the photo handout for all guests and the laminated cards and laminated obituary. Even the donation cards were a nice touch. They provided me with an extra glass bowl so I could supply gum for guests and accommodated my every need and question. I loved the program and directions that were provided to the guests. Also, they packaged up everything in a neat bag with a bow. This place is top notch and I’m SO GLAD I put my trust in Charlie and the staff at Vander May! Thank you for a beautiful day to remember my dad!”
— Kristin Cappelli
“We just had my mother-in-law's funeral at Vander May Colonial Funeral Home in Wayne, NJ. We cannot thank Rich, Elyse, Ken, and the entire staff enough for going above and beyond to ensure that every detail was perfect. Their professionalism, warmth, congeniality, and hospitality well exceeded our expectations. Thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything!”
— Marie Padreza
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