Geisen-Pruzin Funeral & Cremation Services
6360 Broadway, Merrillville, IN, 46410
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 Indiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
“The good people at Geisen-Pruzin Funeral Home were of the greatest support and service when we needed it most. They did their best to meet our every need and were patient in walking us through everything, leaving no question or query we had unanswered. They were professional in all ways, from communications with us through the burial at the cemetery, but also personally involved, including hands on help at the graveside. We never felt pressure to make any decision in any one particular direction, and often found that their advice on matters strictly outside the funeral services were helpful as well, being based on their experience through the years. We are grateful we turned to them when we needed caring professional attention.”
— jcdorroll
“We held my father's visitation and services at the Merrillville location of the Geisen-Pruzin Funeral Homes in June 2022. We appreciated the smaller size of the location and the ability to have younger family members hang out in the kitchen area. Most importantly we received wonderful personalized service from Wendy Schreiber (Office Manager) and Jonathon Christiansen (Funeral Director), even helping us easily organized the funeral luncheon. Other staff were wonderful, providing edits and proofs of the obituary and prayer cards. Jonathon went above and beyond, helping us connect my dad's love of farming with a reclaimed "barn wood" coffin and a surprise farming scene vault cover that meant so much to the family and local farmers in attendance. The loss of a parent is very difficult but the personalized service provided really meant a lot to my family.”
— Jill Gordon
“They were very helpful and kind. We only needed limited services and didn't feel pressured to purchase other items. They also provided useful links and information afterward relating to grief as well as things to keep in mind and make sure you do when a loved one passes. They made this difficult time easier.”
— Dana Gildersleeve
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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