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123 Grand Ave, Wausau, WI, 54403
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.
Average in Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“This is my experience booking Andrew and Susan Schmidt to officiate my wedding. First and foremost, it was troubling that you mispronounced my name and were unsure of my husband’s name during the ceremony. You made a remark during our ceremony to him stating, “And your name is…? Well, you know your name, so what is it?” In front of 100+ of our wedding guests. These are significant details that were mishandled, which showed us your lack of preparation and care. Additionally, your late arrival to the ceremony caused considerable anxiety, as we were left scrambling to find a potential backup officiant out of concern that you might now show. This added unnecessary stress to an already emotional and important day. We were also surprised and disappointed by parts of your speech, particularly the tasteless reference to Afghanistan. Several guests in attendance have lost loved ones in that conflict, and your remarks were hurtful for them. What may have been intended as humor, fell flat and came across as inappropriate which detracted from the tone we hoped for during such a special moment. I believe it’s important to offer this feedback not with malice, but in the hopes that it may inform your future ceremonies. A wedding is one of the most cherished days in a family’s life, and we were left feeling that the service did not reflect the care and respect the occasion deserved. When I reached out to discuss this in private, I was met with an aggressive tone, along with excuses as to why all of this happened, many being that Andrew “just likes to have fun.” We also like fun, a wedding is a great day to showcase that. There’s a difference between fun and being disrespectful, unprofessional, and inconsiderate.”
— Kiana's Beauty Portal LLC
“After consulting with various lawyers over the years for a few different unexpected matters, I can honestly say that all staff at Schmidt & Schmidt provided the most genuinely warm, honest, and down-to-earth responses than any other firm I’d ever spoken with. All staff were patient, highly informative, and willing to go the extra mile to help. They always made me feel better after every conversation. Their fees were very fair and well worth the speedy success in completing my matter.. As a tenant of an unfortunate tenant-landlord situation, I received prompt answers and the support I needed to prove honesty and fairness does still exist. You won’t regret their services!”
— TJ Baker
“We used Schmidt & Schmidt for a land purchase. Andrew and his staff are very professional and super easy to work with. They made the whole process very quick and easy. I highly recommend them and will use them in the future.”
— Steve Strobel
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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