3201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60431
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“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Average in Illinois
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,620–$8,240. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
“Our family was so very lucky to have Jim help us. One of the most difficult times you could ever imagine , but Jim was wonderful. If you are reading this and wondering if you should call, well, you should call. He felt horrible about a Death Certificate coming from a southern county, not making it there in an efficient manner. Not his fault at all , but he was so worried. Definite an advocate for my dad. Thank you guys so very much for everything!”
— Rich McCutchan
“Jim Farkas provided exceptional and compassionate care during the most difficult week of our lives. Our family was so grateful for the professional and flawless service this funeral home provided. We highly recommend them to everyone.”
— Lisa Hansen
“First of all I want to thank Jim and Theresa for helping me will all the arrangements that were done for my father funeral he passed away three weeks ago. We did look for different places in the Joliet area but Farkas Funeral home was one of the best starting with the prices and that he had all the time to explain to me and my brothers about everything everything was like the told me never rush a payment before the service so thank you for that , it was our first time stepping in a situation like this so again thank you for helping us. The place is nice with a newly remodeled kitchen with a large parking lot I do recommend them and loved that had a area for the children which I have 3 small ones”
— monica vazquez
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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