3 Silver St, Middletown, CT, 06457
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 Connecticut
$3,119 – $9,810
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $3,119–$9,810. 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.
“Couldn't speak more highly of the experience we had with Biega's Funeral Home. Incredibly kind and attentive staff who supported our family with the utmost care at every step.”
— Heather Heath
“We have had two bad experiences at this funeral home. They are overpriced with very poor customer service. When my grandmother passed away, my wife and I planned the funeral. The entire time, they tried to get us to spend more money. They kept telling us about the more expensive options that were part of her late husband’s funeral. We were met with an attitude when we turned those options down. Then when my father passed away the customer service was even worse. They forgot to publish his obituary. Then the prayer cards had three typos. Both these things are unacceptable to me. It just shows that you take no pride in your work. My mother has already planned to have her funeral with them when the time comes. I can only imagine what that experience will be like.”
— Brent Mount
“My father passed away the week before last and we reached out to Biega for his services. Joe was fantastic. He walked us through each step of the process and even did a lot of the work (locating DD214 doc, etc) that was out of the normal scope. Having never been through this type of loss, Joe and his team made everything so much easier, and they did it with a caring voice and ear. I highly recommend using Biega Funeral Home!”
— Kevin McMahon
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 Biega Funeral Home?
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.