Understanding Funeral and Cremation Pricing

Funeral and cremation costs at C.R. Lyons and Sons depend on the choices you make, from burial or cremation to the type of service and merchandise. The firm follows the FTC Funeral Rule and provides a written, itemized General Price List so you can see each charge and choose only what you want. With no commissioned salespeople, guidance reflects your wishes and budget rather than a sales target. To see current pricing, request the General Price List or call 978.777.7900, and a director will walk you through your options.

Clear Pricing for North Shore Families

C.R. Lyons and Sons serves families in Danvers, Beverly, Peabody, Salem, Middleton, Topsfield, Wenham, Hamilton, Lynnfield, Swampscott, Marblehead, Boxford, and Ipswich throughout Essex County with transparent, itemized pricing from its funeral home at 28 Elm Street in Danvers.

What Goes Into the Cost

A funeral or cremation is made up of separate items: the funeral home’s basic services fee, care of the body, the type of service or ceremony, merchandise such as a casket or urn, and third-party costs like the crematory, cemetery, or death certificates. C.R. Lyons and Sons lists these separately on its General Price List so you can see exactly what each choice adds and build a service that fits your family.

How to Get Current Pricing

Because prices change over time, this page does not list dollar amounts. Instead, request the current General Price List, which the firm provides in writing in keeping with the FTC Funeral Rule. You can ask for it by phone at 978.777.7900, in person, or by requesting free information through this site, and a director will review it with you.

Your Rights Under the FTC Funeral Rule

Federal law protects funeral consumers. You may receive an itemized price list before deciding, choose only the goods and services you want, and supply your own casket or alternative container without an extra handling charge. C.R. Lyons and Sons follows these rules and will explain them, so you never feel obligated to buy more than you need.

Why Pricing Is Clear at C.R. Lyons and Sons

  • A written, itemized General Price List provided on request.
  • Full FTC Funeral Rule compliance, including accepting containers you provide.
  • No commissioned salespeople, so guidance fits your wishes and budget.
  • Options across a range of price points, from direct cremation to traditional services.
  • Trust-funded preplanning through Cambridge Trust Company to lock in choices.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a funeral cost at C.R. Lyons and Sons?

Costs depend on the choices you make, such as burial or cremation, the type of service, and the merchandise selected. C.R. Lyons and Sons provides an itemized General Price List so you can see each charge clearly. Request the current price list or call 978.777.7900.

Yes. The firm follows the FTC Funeral Rule, which means it provides an itemized General Price List, offers and itemizes direct cremation, and accepts caskets or containers you provide from another source without an added handling fee.

Yes. C.R. Lyons and Sons provides a written, itemized General Price List on request, in person or by phone, so you can compare options and choose only what you want. Call 978.777.7900 or request information through this site.

Yes. From direct cremation to full traditional services, the firm offers choices across a range of price points and will explain each one. There are no commissioned salespeople, so guidance is based on your wishes and budget, not a sales target.
Reviewed by C.R. Lyons III, CFSP, CCS, owner and licensed funeral director, Massachusetts. Past president of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association and one of the first Certified Cremation Specialists in the United States (CANA, 2022).

Member of the Massachusetts Funeral Directors Association, the National Funeral Directors Association, the Cremation Association of North America, and Selected Independent Funeral Homes. Recurring recipient of the NFDA Pursuit of Excellence Award. Four generations of family ownership since 1925.

General Price List

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Here are the four factors:

Basic Services

This is related to everything we do for each family when a death occurs, whether a direct cremation or a two day funeral. There are hundreds of tasks and lots of equipment ranging from everything at the care center and the vehicles we use.

Merchandise and Options

This is controlled by you. Caskets and urns come in a wide range of styles and prices. There are other items like register books, thank you cards, additional vehicles, special facility use and more. Embalming may or may not be needed. Everyone has different preferences and yours determine these costs.

Outside Charges

These are usually referred to as “cash advance” items. That is because we will pay these individually for you so that you have one simplified bill. These costs are not ours and are determined by what these entities charge and your preferences. These would include newspaper obituaries, flowers, honorariums for pastors, & death certificates.

Overall Value

How fair the price of a funeral feels to you is fully determined by you. Here is what to consider. Funeral service is an experience, not a commodity. Who you choose to guide you will define the experience you receive. We are extremely helpful and experienced. Some other providers are less so. Our facilities offer comfort and our care center is onsite. Many of your other choices cannot say the same.

Families choose C.R. Lyons & Sons Funeral Directors because we offer the right combination of price and value. You can ask us questions and see your choices without committing yourself to our services.

Other considerations:

  • Does the provider offer prices in writing?
  • Is the funeral home familiar with your faith and cultural traditions?
  • How does the provider handle special requests?