BENSON FAMILY FUNERAL HOME
3224 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL, 60618
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?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“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
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Illinois
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,620–$8,240. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“During a loss in the family, alot of things need to be done. Planing, grieving, ect. It's possibly one of the most stressful times you can face. The team at Benson make all of this culpable. Laura walks you step by step on what is needed, what they will do and assures you and puts you at ease that your loved one will be honored and celebrated. Time crunch, hectic planning, nothing phases the team at Benson. They assure you things will be fine no matter how frantic you feel things are going and the truth is, they make it all move along as smoothly as possible. They coordinate, plan and execute with precision, respect and total perfect results. No one wants to deal with loss but if you do, trust that the family at Benson will take care of you! I wouldn't have wanted to do this with any othr team. Laura & Stuart - thank you for everything!!”
— dawued
“My father passed away and made a call to Laura and she was extremely helpful, they came and picked him up within a hour and was able to handle everything else from there and responded back right away, I would give Benson funeral 10/10”
— Bradley Rompza
“We recently had to use Benson funeral home when my father passed. I dealt primarily with Laura Benson. She made an already hard process much easier. She helped us with getting the life ins claim processed quickly by submitting the paperwork needed. Helping with the decisions we had to make for the service and also by being very present the day of the mass and burial. Kept everyone organized with the casket and the cars. Taking the stress of that off my hands on a hard day. Thank you for the extraordinary and sympathetic service you provided.”
— Dalia Peralta
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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