Abts Mortuary
905 S 5th St, Pekin, IL, 61554
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 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 experience with Abts was great. Tammy was available anytime we had a question or needed something. She was very compassionate about my mother’s passing and was there to help any way she could to make this moment easier for us!”
— William Holt
“Abts Mortuary has professional staff that thoroughly complete their jobs with careful consideration, respect, and kindness. They try their best to accommodate for any need while maintaining appropriate boundaries. Abts Mortuary took care of six of my relatives after they passed and I wouldn’t choose to go anywhere else. Their business has generations of invaluable experience and credibility; there is a reason why their operation is sustainable. It is one of the few remaining family operated care services left in Pekin, if not the only one. Additionally, they are a safe business for any identity group or background an individual or family may possess.”
— Kaitlyn Morrison
“Very rude! If I’d have known this was the same place as Katy’s pet cemetery, I’d have talked my family out of dealing with this place! I just now found out! Do your research, which I did even back when the whole thing blew up. I had a previous problem but it got straightened out so I deleted it. I was just asking if my dads ashes were there so my brother could pick them up since he was tied up for work that day and couldn’t call which should’ve been handled way better with me, but unfortunately I got harassing phone calls after I emailed them for help, miscommunication was the reason for all this. - referring to ABTS response to my review below.”
— Kelli Landon
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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