Higgins Family Funeral Home
244 E 138th St, Chicago, IL, 60827
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
“I’m a small business owner in the Calumet City area and own/operate two billboards. Higgins Family Funeral Home, through Jimmie Higgins, signed a written advertising contract with us. After execution, communication stopped entirely. Despite repeated attempts to reach him, payment for the agreed-upon rent was never made and no explanation was provided. We upheld our end of the agreement; they did not. This experience raises serious concerns about professionalism and integrity. If you’re considering this business for something as important and personal as funeral services, you deserve to know how they treat other local businesses once paperwork is signed. When someone shows you who they are, believe them.”
— Griffin Baumoel
“Higgins Funeral Home is by far nothing short of amazing. From the time my grandmother went home to be with the Lord and I gave brother Jimmie a call he sprung into action. My grandmother service was one week away from the date she passed. Higgins Funeral Home had my grandmother looking amazing, she looked like a sleeping angel. She looked so natural not a lot of make up just all natural. Brother Jimmie and his staff is wonderful, and I couldn’t thank them enough. I just wanna say from the bottom of my heart thank you I don’t know how I can repay you guys for being so amazing, caring and professional. God bless you all!! And Thank you for sending my grandmother to the Lord the proper way 🙏🏾🙏🏾”
— Rekeya Brown
“Please let this be your first choice! You will not regret it ! The space is beautiful, he offers a very nice rental casket for cremations and parking is easy . Mr Higgins and his contagious smile went above and beyond and showed excellent customer service skills . His energy made this whole process easy and stress free . There is no hassle because he took care of everything . Pricing was very reasonable and affordable his staff was nice and he even went out his way to help turn my father’s viewing into a beautiful service. We appreciate him so much and will definitely be contacting him for all future services. Thank you again Mr.Higgins for giving me and my mom a memory we could never forget .”
— Asia' Rayy
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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