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103 Douglas St, Catlin, IL, 61817
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 Illinois
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Mike and his team recently handled the funeral arrangements for my father with the utmost of compassion and professionalism. Robison Chapel has handled several other family funerals over the years, so I expected nothing less. Mike is one of the most caring, detail oriented people I have met yet he remains flexible to adjust as situations change. Most importantly, he truly cares about each family he serves. As we planned our service, he walked us through all the decisions and helped us to weigh the pros and cons of each. When an item we ordered arrived, he quickly inspected it and asked for a replacement as it didn't meet his high standards. It was comforting that he cared as much as we did. Additionally, he provided suggestion on the tasks we should complete quickly to safeguard my mother and others that could wait until we got our bearings. He was incredibly transparent and fair regarding pricing. Robison may be a smaller facility in the area, but they have the biggest heart and offer the most compassionate care in the most difficult time for a family.”
— Teresa Burgin
“Mike Robison has handled multiple funerals on my Mother's side of the family. Including my mother's recently. It was nice to work with the owner directly and he never charged for anything unnecessary. He knew my family well and treated everyone respectfully. Thank you Mike from the bottom of my heart.”
— Michelle Obenland
“Julie is so right about that. Comforting is supposed to be by family and friends. I guess they had no family or friends to comfort them. I have known Mike for 20 years, and he is a very professional person. So they do not want to impose on the family, and all they had to do was ask for more tissues, and they would have placed more out. They usually put them under the chairs at the funeral, and have a few boxes out. I have been going through Cancer, and the facility that I go to doesn't have any tissues out, you have to ask for some. But everyone grieves in their own time, and way, I have lost a lot of family members, and will be joining them soon, and I trust Robison's completely. I have had nothing but kindness and respect from all employees that work there. Now on the other hand, a lot of hospice nurse's don't do their jobs, and I have had to do it for them, or my friend, and mother would have died a lot sooner. So those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones. Also there was a reason why your father-in law went there, he trusted them to do their jobs. So if you want a quality funeral at a better price and quality then don't go to the Swan people, they have become a monopoly in this area, and their employees lie, and do not do their jobs, and sell inferior products as those offered by Robisons. I have arranged my service their, and my sister has also done her planning there, and my mother looked better than she had in a long time, they did a wonderful job in making her look like her again, and I will always miss her.”
— Bobby Vice
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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