Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
3610 Speedway Rd, Madison, WI, 53705
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 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
“Marcia B. was extremely helpful, kind, and patient working with me and a friend to plan my mother’s interment and wrap up details from her death. Thank you so much!”
— Marisa Roberts
“It is not an easy time when you lose a loved one. From the moment we met Jessica at Cress funeral home, She put the entire family at ease. Her soft spoken voice, her ability to read the room, her knowledge and most, especially the fact she can recognize that everyone needs to be heard was priceless. Although making these plans and the actual day of the event were both very hard for the entire family, her presence, support, and help truly made it extra special. She truly took care of everyone”
— Karen Meyer
“We recently made arrangements for my step-father, Robert, through Cress and their service and attention to detail were excellent. We'd previously arranged another funeral through them in 2011, and our high expectations based on that previous experience were definitely met. Michael did a great job of helping us through the process and making our options clear. There was never, on either occasion of doing business Cress, any sort of "hard sell" nor any sign of commercialism about the process. We had to make some decisions of course, but, importantly, we didn't have to _worry_ about anything.”
— Thomas Kammeyer
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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