Gunderson Funeral Home - Madison
5203 Monona Dr, Monona, WI, 53716
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 Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“The staff at Gunderson Funeral Home were knowledgeable, helpful, organized and efficient. A special thank you to Kasey Wilson. She spent the time with our family to plan every detail with such caring and patience. She helped us express who mom truly was. Also special thanks to Kat from the print team, who did a beautiful job with the artwork for mom’s service. The Aftercare program was also very helpful to make sure we covered all bases, pertaining to the estate and legal aspects of our loss. I would highly recommend Gunderson Funeral Home and am grateful for their expertise!”
— Bambi Jackson
“I cannot express enough gratitude to the staff at Gunderson Funeral Home for the exceptional care they provided while preparing for my mother’s funeral. During one of the most challenging periods of my life, they treated our family with profound compassion, respect, and professionalism. From our first meeting, the team was attentive to every detail and genuinely concerned with honoring my mother’s memory in a way that reflected who she was. They patiently guided us through each decision, never rushing us, and took time to answer all of our questions with kindness and clarity. A special thank you to Alyssa. The service itself was beautifully arranged, and it was clear that the staff had put tremendous care into every aspect. They handled everything with such grace and dignity that it allowed our family to focus on celebrating my mother’s life and supporting one another. During such a painful time, Gunderson Funeral Home provided us with peace of mind and comfort. I highly recommend their services to anyone seeking a funeral home that truly cares about the families they serve.”
— Bridget Burns
“I will forever be grateful of Jim, Gabby, and the entire Gunderson funeral home! From the moment we walked in their doors they have treated us like family. From explaining the process, and helping us with everything, they have been so gentle, so professional, and they care so much about our wants, and needs when sending our mother home 🙏🏽 We were so lost, with what happened next, the funeral costs, so much pressure, and they let us know we are all in this together. If anyone needs to send off their love one please go to Gunderson, and let them be token care of by folks who care about what you are going through! I know now why mom said "Go to gunderson" ❤️”
— Cheyenne Roque
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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