613 Washington St, Michigan City, IN, 46360
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.
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 Indiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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.
“I was really impressed on how the services are designed to make a very hard and sad day less stressful. The communication was so easy with all involved and they were very patient with me. My requests for my husbands service were all met and honored. I love how spacious it was so our family and friends could move around and see all of our memories. The kindness that my family and our friends received was so beautiful. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my broken heart. My husband would of been proud on how his service turned out. Thank you very much. Mrs. Lucy A. Snyder”
— Lucy Vasbinder
“Nicole is one of the directors that helping with my sister's funeral. she passed away in Clinton Tennessee. and was found to Indiana where we resided at most of our life. before she moved to Tennessee. Nicole was so kind and genuinely tentative to our needs. we had talked on the phone for many hours preparing my sisters flight to Indiana. Nicole was very caring and loving to our family. she absolutely went out of her way to help us get everything situated for my sister's funeral. I'm So Much appreciated how everything turned out. everything was lovely. everyone that we talk to at Carlisle - Geisen Funeral Home was so kind to all of us. I would sure bring my family back to them. they sure have went out of their way for us. thank you again for all that you have done for the family and friends. love Tina Chavez.”
— Tina Chavez
“My entire family has used this Funeral Home. My two brothers my mom, my dad, very compassionate people Who work here.”
— K.S.
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.
Are you Geisen-Carlisle Funeral & Cremation Services?
Claim and verify your free listing to show your services and pricing and receive family requests. Optional services have separate terms.
Claim your free listing“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.