905 S 5th St, Pekin, IL, 61554
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 experience with Abts was great. Tammy was available anytime we had a question or needed something. She was very compassionate about my mother’s passing and was there to help any way she could to make this moment easier for us!”
— William Holt
“Abts Mortuary has professional staff that thoroughly complete their jobs with careful consideration, respect, and kindness. They try their best to accommodate for any need while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Abts Mortuary took care of six of my relatives after they passed and I wouldn’t choose to go anywhere else. Their business has generations of invaluable experience and credibility; there is a reason why their operation is sustainable. It is one of the few remaining family operated care services left in Pekin, if not the only one. Additionally, they are a safe business for any identity group or background an individual or family may possess.”
— Kaitlyn Morrison
“Very rude! If I’d have known this was the same place as Katy’s pet cemetery, I’d have talked my family out of dealing with this place! I just now found out! Do your research, which I did even back when the whole thing blew up. I had a previous problem but it got straightened out so I deleted it. I was just asking if my dads ashes were there so my brother could pick them up since he was tied up for work that day and couldn’t call which should’ve been handled way better with me, but unfortunately I got harassing phone calls after I emailed them for help, miscommunication was the reason for all this. - referring to ABTS response to my review below.”
— Kelli Landon
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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