You can file a complaint about a funeral home.

Funeral establishments in New York City must give customers an itemized list of merchandise and services available. You can file a complaint about businesses that fail to provide this information.

Other complaint types include:

  • False or misleading advertising
  • Goods or services not delivered
  • High-pressure sales tactics
  • Lost or stolen property
  • Overcharge
  • Refund, return, or exchange issues

What Happens Next

If you don't include your address or email with your Service Request, you won't receive follow up. The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) will consider your complaint a tip.

If you include your address, DCWP will mail you a complaint form. You must complete and return it to DCWP. If you provide your email address, you'll get the form by email instead. Check your spam folder if you don't see it in your inbox.

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) filed a lawsuit against R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home Inc. for violating the City’s Consumer Protection Law.

The lawsuit claims that R.G. Ortiz:

  • Exploited grieving families by refusing to provide information regarding the whereabouts of their loved ones' remains
  • Misrepresented or concealed the prices of services offered
  • Failed to provide services that were paid for – in part because they routinely presented remains in unacceptable conditions

DCWP’s lawsuit seeks restitution for consumers and civil penalties.

R.G. Ortiz locations include:

  • 524 Southern Boulevard, Bronx, New York, 10455
  • 310 Willis Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10454
  • 2121 Westchester Avenue, Bronx, New York, 10462
  • 2580 Grand Concourse, Bronx, New York, 10458
  • 5204 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, New York, 11220
  • 204 East 116th Street, New York, New York, 10029
  • 235 West 72nd Street, New York, New York, 10023
  • 4425 Broadway, New York, New York, 10040

If you were deceived or exploited by R.G. Ortiz Funeral Home, you are encouraged to file a complaint.

The Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) does not accept reports of rude employees. Report this type of complaint to the business.

For reports of discrimination, go to the Discrimination page.

The New York City Department of Consumer and Worker Protection (DCWP) can help you with complaints about businesses in New York City. For complaints about businesses elsewhere, contact the local consumer affairs office or the State Attorney General.

Online

Learn how to file a complaint about a business outside of NYC.

By Phone

  • Agency: Nassau County Consumer Affairs
  • Phone Number: (516) 571-2600
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Agency: Suffolk County Consumer Affairs
  • Phone Number: (631) 853-4600
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Agency: Westchester County Department of Consumer Protection
  • Phone Number: (914) 995-2155
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

  • Agency: New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs
  • Phone Number: (973) 504-6200
  • Business Hours: Monday - Friday: 9 AM - 5 PM

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