Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation
4565 Pleasant St SE, Prior Lake, MN, 55372
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 Minnesota
$2,495 – $7,848
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,495–$7,848. 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
“Ballard-Sunder Funeral & Cremation helped make an unbearable process a little easier. We felt like they truly cared about our family and wanted to help in every way they could. They were very detailed, answered all of our questions, and made sure we were comfortable with every step. They were incredibly accommodating, communicative, and genuine. They also set up a beautiful display to honor and celebrate our Son. Thank you 💙”
— Catherine Muklebust
“When our mother went into hospice care, our family was thrown into a process that we were entirely unfamiliar and unprepared for. It was a very scary and confusing time! Luckily, Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home had been suggested to us before our mother's death. When she died, Ballard-Sunder was there late at night to pick up her body. They guided us each step of the way. It was a great relief. We had about four meetings at different stages of the funeral process. Each meeting was full of helpful information and open and direct answers to every one of our questions. If Ballard-Sunder didn't know an answer they found the answer for us. Every part of the funeral process was organized with our participation and each stage it was very apparent to our family that Ballard-Sunder was going above and beyond. Every personal item was secured and cared for. Each detail down to the fingernail polish was accounted for. If there were potential complications such as weather or catering mishaps, they were prepared for it. Even the music to the videos was cued and timed to certain pictures and it wasn't just thrown together. Every deadline that was given was met to a T. Every promise made was a promise kept. Ballard-Sunder really cares about their work and it shows. It was such a relief for our family that everything was guided and at the same time personalized for who our mother was. We were really impressed with Ballard-Sunders cultural sensitivity. (Our congregation was half white and half Filipino-American.) Everybody felt welcome and everyone felt safe and comfortable enough to mourn in their own ways and Ballard-Sunder recognized the differences and commonalities in people that created an atmosphere for celebration and grief. We invited their staff to eat with us and we were so happy that they did. Our mom's funeral was beautiful and we know she would have been very happy with it. I cannot recommend them enough for their professionalism, affordability, and level of care and attention. Thank you Ballard-Sunder!”
— kanoyes
“We cannot say enough good things about Ballard-Sunder Funeral Home! Jean guided us through each step with great care and love. She is truly an amazing person! Sue and Pastor Dianna helped the day of the celebration and made it unforgettable. We are so fortunate to have found them and we were blessed to have them help us to celebrate my Husband's life! Thank you!”
— Tristin Maatta
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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