Why Choosing the Right Funeral Home Negligence Lawyer Matters
Families trust funeral service providers with the dignity, care, and respectful handling of their loved one’s body during one of the most vulnerable moments of their lives. Unfortunately, negligence in this area does happen—and when it does, the emotional impact can be devastating.
Families may find themselves dealing with situations such as:
- Mishandling or damage to a loved one’s body
- Failure to preserve dignity or follow agreed cultural or religious practices
- Breach of contractual agreements for funeral, burial, or cremation services
- Misrepresentation of services provided or conditions of remains
- Loss, misidentification, or improper storage of remains
At Peerali Law, we have represented families experiencing funeral home negligence across Los Angeles and Southern California. These cases are rare, complex, and deeply personal.
Choosing a lawyer who understands both the legal framework and the emotional weight of funeral home negligence is critical to achieving accountability and meaningful resolution.
CASE STUDY
$1 Millon Settlement for Family Denied Proper Farewell
Peerali Law secured a $1,000,000 settlement on behalf of a Los Angeles family who suffered profound emotional harm after being denied the opportunity to say goodbye to a loved one. The case involved significant challenges, including the sensitive nature of the harm and the funeral home’s resistance to accountability. Over more than a year of litigation, Kristopher and Serena Peerali conducted a detailed investigation and discovery process. A critical deposition ultimately exposed serious misconduct, leading to a full-policy settlement offer on the eve of trial.
About Peerali Law
Peerali Law is a boutique personal injury law firm based in Hollywood Hills, Los Angeles, with a dedicated focus on complex and catastrophic injury litigation.
Our practice was founded by Cofounding Partner Kristopher Peerali, who represented Fortune 500 companies before realizing his calling was in representing accident victims with the same calibre of legal power normally reserved for corporations. Our Cofounding Partner Serena Peerali comes with a wealth of trial experience in personal injury law, having been awarded a USA Top 100 Personal Injury Settlement prior to setting up Peerali Law. Injury lawyer Ali Hosseini joined us in 2024, and has already been awarded with a Super Lawyers Rising Star 2026 recognition.
Our attorneys continue to bring Big-Law litigation standards to personal injury work across Los Angeles.
$50 Million Recovered for Clients in Five Years
Since launching in 2021, our small team of attorneys has achieved exceptional case outcomes. We’ve recovered over $50 million for our clients, including settlements with a significant emotional component such as:
- Loss of quality of life following car accidents
- Emotional distress after pedestrian accidents
- Long-term suffering following truck accidents
- Life-altering trauma in catastrophic injury cases
- Profound loss and grief in wrongful death cases
As a boutique firm, our attorneys work one-on-one with clients—rather than handing them off to case managers or junior associates. You can explore more results on our Case Results page.
Top-Rated Funeral Home Negligence Lawyer in Los Angeles
Peerali Law is one of the highest-rated personal injury law firms in Los Angeles. We’re trusted by families who have experienced negligence that caused profound emotional harm. We have received 100+ five-star client reviews across Google and Yelp, reflecting our commitment to personal attention, aggressive litigation, and life-changing results.
In addition to client testimonials, our attorneys have been recognised within the legal community through Super Lawyers Rising Stars 2026 and a Top 100 Personal Injury Settlement recognition in the U.S.
How Much Can I Claim for a Funeral Home Negligence Injury?
Compensation in funeral home negligence cases varies widely depending on the severity of the misconduct and its emotional, contractual, and psychological impact on surviving family members. These cases often focus on harm that cannot be measured by medical bills alone.
At Peerali Law, we build cases that fully document the emotional and personal consequences of negligence, including damages such as:
- Emotional distress and mental anguish
- Pain and suffering
- Breach of contract for funeral or cremation services
- Loss of the right to a meaningful final farewell
- Costs associated with corrective services or reburial
Peerali Law: Our Funeral Home Negligence Case Results
Above, we shared a case study of how strategic case development held a funeraL home institutions accountable for deeply personal harm. Additional proven personal injury results include:
- $16.3M settlement for premises liability catastrophic injury
- $5.2M settlement for car accident injury with hospitalization
- $4M settlement for wrongful death caused by product liability
- $968k settlement for sensation lost after accident in transport vehicle
- $750k settlement for severe leg injury at a short-term rental property
You can view more outcomes and detailed case summaries on our Case Results page.
What Counts as a Funeral Home Negligence Case?
Not every mistake rises to the level of legal negligence. A funeral home negligence case typically involves conduct that breaches professional standards, contractual obligations, or basic duties of care owed to families.
Examples that may warrant a case include:
- Promising an open-casket service but later retracting it due to the condition of the body
- Improper handling, storage, or preparation of remains
- Cremation errors or unauthorized cremation
- Failure to follow religious, cultural, or contractual instructions
- Providing misleading information about services performed
These cases require careful legal analysis and sensitive handling. Our firm is built to manage both.
How Much Are the Legal Fees?
At Peerali Law, we operate on a no-win, no-fee model. This means you pay nothing upfront, and you owe us nothing unless we win your case.
Across the United States, contingency fees for personal injury cases generally range from 33%-40%, and may increase if a case goes to trial. Some firms also add extra fees or charge back expenses to the client—often without making this clear at the start of representation.
We don’t believe in hidden costs. Peerali Law provides transparent, written fee agreements so you know exactly what to expect. Many of our clients appreciate that we honor the terms of our contracts—with no surprise charges later. As one client shared in a five-star review:
“I am very happy with the settlement results… Peerali Law firm also did not charge me extra money as agreed upon in the retainer contract. They honored to stay at their minimum fee which meant a lot to me.” — L.F. (Yelp Review)
Get a Free Case Review
If you believe you’ve experienced negligence at a funeral home in Los Angeles, we can help you understand your options.
If you’d like to understand the potential value of your claim, contact us for a free case review. You’ll get to speak directly to a Peerali Law attorney. You can also call us now on (818) 962-7071.
The consultation is zero-pressure and without obligation to proceed. It won’t affect your ability to claim compensation, and is designed to advise you on the best next steps to take.