Farkas Funeral Home
3201 W Jefferson St, Joliet, IL, 60431
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
“Our family was so very lucky to have Jim help us. One of the most difficult times you could ever imagine , but Jim was wonderful. If you are reading this and wondering if you should call, well, you should call. He felt horrible about a Death Certificate coming from a southern county, not making it there in an efficient manner. Not his fault at all , but he was so worried. Definite an advocate for my dad. Thank you guys so very much for everything!”
— Rich McCutchan
“Jim Farkas provided exceptional and compassionate care during the most difficult week of our lives. Our family was so grateful for the professional and flawless service this funeral home provided. We highly recommend them to everyone.”
— Lisa Hansen
“First of all I want to thank Jim and Theresa for helping me will all the arrangements that were done for my father funeral he passed away three weeks ago. We did look for different places in the Joliet area but Farkas Funeral home was one of the best starting with the prices and that he had all the time to explain to me and my brothers about everything everything was like the told me never rush a payment before the service so thank you for that , it was our first time stepping in a situation like this so again thank you for helping us. The place is nice with a newly remodeled kitchen with a large parking lot I do recommend them and loved that had a area for the children which I have 3 small ones”
— monica vazquez
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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