Funeral homes in Washington County, VT
Washington County, Vermont has 5 funeral homes and related providers in our directory, listed under 4 cities and towns. The most listings are in or near Barre (2), Waterbury (1) and Northfield (1). Among them are 1 cremation service (20%).
All funeral homes in Washington County
- Guare & Sons Funeral Home30 School St · MontpelierFuneral home
- Hooker and Whitcomb Funeral Home7 Academy St #1 · BarreFuneral home
- Perkins-Parker Funeral Home & Cremation Service48 S Main St · WaterburyFuneral home
- Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home58 Summer St · BarreFuneral home
- Kingston Funeral Home35 Slate Ave · NorthfieldFuneral home
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Frequently asked questions
How many funeral homes are in Washington County?
We list 5 funeral homes and related providers in Washington County, Vermont. Listings come from public map data and may be incomplete, so please call ahead to confirm hours and services.
Are there cremation services in Washington County?
Yes. We list 1 provider in Washington County that offer cremation, based on the source classification or the business name. Many funeral homes arrange cremation through a crematory they work with even when cremation is not in their name, so it is worth asking any funeral home directly.
How do I get a death certificate in Washington County?
In most cases the funeral home files the death certificate and can order certified copies for the family. Copies can also be ordered later from the Vermont vital records office, and in many states from the county health department or clerk. Banks, insurers and government agencies usually ask for a certified copy, so families often order several.
How do I compare funeral home prices in Washington County?
Under the Federal Trade Commission's Funeral Rule, a funeral home must give you an itemized General Price List when you ask about arrangements in person, and must answer questions about prices over the phone. You may choose only the goods and services you want, apart from a basic services fee and anything required by law, and you may buy a casket or urn elsewhere without paying a handling fee. Asking two or three funeral homes for their price lists is the most reliable way to compare.
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