FUNERAL CONSUMERS ALLIANCE OF PRINCETON, N.J.

50 Cherry Hill Road, Princeton, NJ 08540
609-924-3320   info@fcaprinceton.org

 

FUNERAL HOME PRICE SURVEY 2010

The biennial FCAP survey of area funeral homes has been published. This survey solicits a copy of the General Price List (GPL) required of each funeral home by the Funeral Rule of the Federal Trade Commission. By regulation a copy of this list must be provided to anyone who requests it. Most of the surveyed funeral homes provided copies to our surveyers in response to requests by mail or phone. Those who did not were visited in person one or more times. Four funeral homes (noted on the survey report) refused to give us their GPL.

The results of the survey are very informative and show an enormous spread of fees charged for similar services. These data should be very helpful to persons or families choosing a funeral home or undertaker. Read the explanation of the survey and write us at info@fcaprinceton.org for help with whatever you may not understand. See the survey results.

 

  

 

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WHAT IS THE FCAP?

The Funeral Consumers Alliance of Princeton (FCAP) is a volunteer-run, not-for-profit, educational organization dedicated for over 50 years to promoting informed advance planning for funeral and memorial arrangements. FCAP provides support, education, protection and advocacy that results in thoughtful, cost-effective arrangements that honor the deceased and affirm the lives of the living.

Why Do We Exist? 

A funeral is a significant personal event, usually accompanied by strong emotions. It is also a business transaction, one of the most expensive a family makes. But, a funeral often catches people by surprise, leaving them vulnerable, emotional, and lacking the time and knowledge to make practical decisions. Most funeral directors are honest, but some capitalize on consumers’ lack of knowledge. Even well meaning professionals may not inform you of all options. By providing clear and comprehensive information, FCAP educates and advocates for consumers, empowering them to make informed, thoughtful decisions about funeral plans before they are needed

Did You Know? 

  • The average cost of a funeral is $7,323 which doesn’t include the price of the plot, cemetery fees, headstone, obituaries, etc. 
  • There are more than 600 funeral homes in NJ, but fewer than 300 could support the death rate.  
  • Since few people comparison shop, most don’t know that funeral home prices vary greatly, even in the same town. 
  • If you go to a funeral home and ask about prices, the funeral director is required by law to give you a general price list (GPL). 
  • If you don’t want a viewing or a service in a funeral home, you don’t have to pick one that’s nearby. This can mean big savings. 
  • Embalming is not required by NJ law.
  • If you buy a casket online, the funeral home cannot charge you a handling fee.  
  • Most people never share their funeral wishes so family members are left to guess. 
  • A safe deposit box is not a good place to store your funeral wishes. 

 

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