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2024 E 75th St, Chicago, IL, 60649
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.
Average in Illinois
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Tiwana and her staff at Sacred Memories are amazing! We ALWAYS use them for our funeral needs. My sister and her children were dealing with emotional agony over the loss of her husband and their father but Tiwana and her staff handled everything for them which helped tremendously. If you need someone you can trust with your love one at such a painful time, please contact Tiwana. You'll be glad that you did! ❤️”
— Vanessa McAlister
“Mrs Collins is just absolutely amazing she assisted my family with my brothers final arrangements. Not only was she very professional she was very patient, resourceful, she definitely made us laugh although the situation was unfortunate she made the process so much easier to cope with. Mrs Collins did an amazing job with the preparation of my brothers remains he looked like he was resting peacefully. I can’t thank her enough for all that she did to help our family through a very difficult time. In the future I will definitely use there services for any of my loved ones. My experience was simply amazing considering I never thought I would be the one to plan a home going service for my brother. Tiwana you were a true blessing as well as your staff and again I appreciate all that you did to help ease the pain even on the day of the service you were there every step of the way and for that I will always promote you and your business!”
— Nikita Caldwell
“I would like to a humbly acknowledge my gratefulness to Tiwana, Regina & all the staff at Sacred Memories. Tiwana & her team made me feel extremely supported through extremely difficult times. They are professional, empathetic, sympathetic, resourceful & affordable. One call to Tiwana is all I’ve had to make & she works with her team to ensure funeral arrangements are seamless from start to finish. I have entrusted her services to handle ALL arrangements for several of my loved ones over the years. Me, my family & my friends will continue to use her accordingly. Thank you Sacred Memories Staff, from the bottom of my heart. I truly appreciate y’all❤️”
— Adrienne Taylor
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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