Evanston Funeral & Cremation
1726 Central St # A, Evanston, IL, 60201
Questions to Ask When You Call
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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Illinois
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Roland did a Fantastic job for my Father's Funeral in 2012. I found his services to be half the price of the "professional" funeral parlors that just give you a smooth talking sales job. Hitting you where it hurts in your time of grief. We paid half the price of the other homes and had a full casket wedding. Roland also allowed me to buy my own casket on ebay and have it delivered to his place. Extremely professional and accomodating ! 10 stars if I could”
— Chris
“My father passed recently, and he was the first in our immediate family to do so. My mother had no idea what to do, but thankfully our local police department recommended Roland Weis of Evanston Funeral & Cremation. Roland was extremely helpful in navigating and advising in the complexities of when a family member passes away. I'd recommend him to anyone dealing with this challenging time in life. He made a difficult situation as painless as possible”
— Scott Gruenke
“Roland was very professional and helpful for the funeral of my 93 year old mother's recent funeral. Everything went smoothly and I am happy we used the funeral with this funeral home. He made a very difficult situation a whole lot easier. Sherri his assistant was also wonderfully compassionate. I recommend them to everyone.”
— Marcia Cowell
We can help with what comes next.
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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