Symonds-Madison Funeral Home
305 Park St, Elgin, IL, 60120
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
Business Hours
What Families Say
“I want everyone to know how absolutely wonderful this funeral home was. The owner Daniel, and Jeff were extremely kind and beyond helpful and patient, helping me make arrangements of everything I wanted for my husband’s services. And Kris Peters, who provided his services the entire evening of my husband‘s wake, was an absolutely God send. One of the most wonderful things, besides the people here, is the fact that you are not sharing the evening with anyone else. The services are provided for your family and your family alone for the evening(s) you select. I highly recommend their services and I guarantee you will not be disappointed. On top of which they were extremely reasonable. I am so grateful I chose them to celebrate my husband life.”
— Lupe Peters
“Everyone at Symonds-Madison treated us with the utmost respect. From the very beginning to the very end, the entire staff made the process of losing a loved one a bit more comforting. Daniel, Jeff, and Kris guided us the entire way and Jennifer and the rest of the staff kept us informed and updated. The layout was clean, well-organized, and professional. The tribute video was much appreciated and allowed for family and friends to reminisce throughout the night. No issue was too great for Kris as he accommodated us for the entire service without hesitation. I would really like to express how grateful my family is for the way everything went. My father looked peaceful and my family was treated as one of their own. Thank you all for guiding us through these difficult times.”
— Jaime Calderon
“Daniel and Jennifer was so helpful with this process of laying my grandson final resting place. Everything turned out so beautiful for his homecoming. I truly appreciate all the help and support they gave our family. I would highly recommend there services and staff if anyone ever needs to lay their loved one to rest.”
— Michelle K Ware-White
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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