Peterson & Patch Funeral Home & Cremation Center
408 N Sheridan Rd, Waukegan, IL, 60085
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
“We were able to set up our mother’s services with utmost confidence, ease and grace. Peterson and Patch has a relaxed and elegant atmosphere in which everyone was quite comfortable despite the sad and serious situation. Our family was quite pleased with setup and how our wishes were fulfilled.”
— Maria Gonzalez
“The staff was phenomenal. Very compassionate, sweet, kind. Attentive to our funeral services for our father. They made it less stressful and we felt that with the help of the funeral home staff we were able to do our father a loving, respectful service I know he would love and appreciate. I highly recommend them for handling a very sensitive and difficult time. We are very grateful for them.”
— Anita Rodriguez
“I found Bianca and company to be extraordinarily helpful with arrangements for my sister-in-law.. Because I live in Florida, it was crucial that I was able to find a funeral home that was so flexible and responsive to our specific needs. It was a pleasure to have worked with Peterson and Patch.”
— Chris Weegar
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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