Compassion Cremation Service
2737 Coho St, Madison, WI, 53713
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.
“Do you offer payment plans?”
Many funeral homes allow you to spread the cost over time. Ask about down payments, terms, and financing options.
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 Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. 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.
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What Families Say
“worst of the worst company very greedy and rude . we had our best friend final wishes done thru them they came picked her up all nice and great . they quoted us about 2000 dolar a week later we recieved a $2680 bill because she was a bigger lady . we applied for help from the state who coverd $2500 of the bill . compassion cremation is still insisting in us pay the big people fee and want us to pay now over $800 out of pocket even they already recieved 2500 from the state and bill said 2680 . and to top it off when we refused to pay that 800 went to the rest of the family and tried get the money there . rip off alarm ... dont trust ur loved ones with them ...”
— Grouchy Unicorn LLC
“very greedy first bill was way more than their quote after we recieved help from state what coverd most the bill they still try to get over 800 out of us . even the bill was other than 160 dollars coverd .. they refused to take that and went thru other family members to push them to pay the over 800 bucks .... redicilous people”
— Thorsten Richardson
“Foster Funeral and Cremation Services were an excellent choice for our family. They were professional, respectful, helpful, and handled my brother with care. We received my brothers ashes in a solid biodegradable navy blue box within the time we were told it would be ready. Thank you for your kind attention during a time of grief.”
— Cathryn Kriss
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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