Drake & Son Funeral Home
5303 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL, 60625
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 Illinois
$2,620 – $8,240
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
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What Families Say
“We're deeply grateful for the compassionate care and support provided by Laura, Levi, Asis, and the rest of the staff of Drake and Son Funeral home during our difficult time. Their kindness, understanding, and professionalism helped us navigate a challenging period with dignity and peace. We appreciate their attention to detail and genuine concern for our loved one. Thank you, Laura, Levi, Asis and the staff for being the source of comfort and strength during this difficult time. Losing a loved one is hard enough, do yourself a favor and choose Drake and Son for your funeral service.”
— Emer A.
“Laura and the team at Drake and Son Funeral Home were so supportive and helpful through the whole funeral and end of life process for my dad. They provided guidance, flexibility, and reacted quickly when we needed to change or add something. They had handled my mom’s funeral during Covid, which was a difficult situation in a difficult time, and did that excellently. Now in more normal times with my dad, they exceeded our expectations even further.”
— Mike Cruz
“The funeral home did a great job of planning and hosting the funeral. They were knowledgeable about different funeral customs for various faiths and asked good questions for ours. Levi was thought, sensitive and honest in helping us plan. The rest of the staff was available to help and made it a smooth event. I worked with Eric in getting the policy transferred from Texas to Illinois prior to my mom passing.”
— Linda Nguyen
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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