5639 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
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 Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. 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.
“Mark and Tom were wonderful. Mark came to our house and helped us with all the detsils for our fathers service. Extremely knowledgeable of the industry and the area, they walked us through the process, kept us informed on what to expect, and handled for us whatever details they could. Jelacic is fairly priced and when we asked, they explained our option for a trust for a future service for our mother, to make things even easier.”
— Vicki Rick
“There aren't enough stars here to express how grateful I am and how exceptional Jelacic Funeral Home is. Mark guided me through the process starting right after my mom passed away, all the way through the memorial service, which was organized, seamless and beautiful. Mark was so accommodating to the various requests I had and continually went above and beyond. He was responsive, professional and just so kind to me and my family during this difficult time. Thank you to Mark and Tom for helping us pay tribute to my mother in the most gracious way possible.”
— Shelby Netz
“I was looking forward to contact this funeral home because it had great reviews and the location was perfect for me. I had a lot of questions because it was my first time dealing with funeral planning. When I got the phone call from director Tom, I believe that was his name, he's tone was rude from the start of the call. When he gave me the costs, he finished with an annoyed tone, " There." All other questions I had went away. If that's how you talk to people who are grieving, you shouldn't be in this business.”
— Daren Rosario
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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