Alvarez Funeral Home Inc
240 Mt Prospect Ave, Newark, NJ, 07104
License #4093
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 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.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“The staff and all involved show so much compassion, very professional, very detailed in providing the best service. Thank you for your generosity on such a heartfelt day.”
— Olga Morrone
“Recently, we experienced the heartbreaking loss of my wife's mother. We called Alvarez Funeral Home. -Rita Alvarez & Vanesa were incredibly compassionate and patient, offering detailed and respectful information about the services available. Despite the emotional toll on us, they did everything possible to make the process as smooth and comforting as possible. The arrangements for the service and cemetery were handled with care and dignity, and our family and visitors sincerely appreciated how thoughtfully everything was managed. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for everything.”
— Ed Merced
“My brothers services were here yesterday . The lady who attended to us had 0 EMPATHY . From the time we did the paperwork until the service .”
— Shantyla Anderson
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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