Affordable Mortuary
2934 Esplanade, Chico, CA, 95973
License #FD 1538
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 California
$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
“Each person we worked with at Affordable was extremely caring, patient & helpful. The links & info Julie sent were much appreciated, as well (will be utilizing as time goes on). Thank you.”
— Bebs Tauchman
“Vanessa, the funeral director at Affordable Mortuary, was so great to work with. She was kind, professional and very responsive. She is knowledgeable and did all she could to keep our funeral and burial timely and provided us with a good experience during a very sad and stressful time. In addition, cost was reasonable and well worth it for the service we received. We would highly recommend working with Vanessa and leaving your loved ones in the hands of Affordable Mortuary.”
— Janel Lang
“I had to get in touch with you several times with regards to the remains. Where is it? When can I get it when I did receive it, the necessary burial permit was not sent. I was at the cemetery wanting to place my beautiful wonderful baby brother who was also Vietnam veteran and they told me no we can’t bury him because we did not have a burial permit. Which you should’ve sent along with his remains? Here I am still very sad until he’s buried and I am putting him next to my mom, I cannot forget him, but because you have fail I have to wait and wait for the burial permit.”
— R.F. Cepedpa
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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