Appleyard's Home For Funerals - Traditional Funerals and Cremation Services
19 W Messenger St, Rice Lake, WI, 54868
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?”
Ask whether assignment is available for your policy and location, what fees apply, and what you must pay upfront. MedaSynq does not arrange assignments.
“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
Under the FTC Funeral Rule, funeral homes must give price information by telephone and a written General Price List when you visit in person. Federal law does not require them to send the list by mail or email. You can select individual goods and services and use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
Help filing a known life insurance claim
Funerals in this area run $2,370–$7,456. If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. The insurer decides whether to pay. There is no upfront fee; separate service terms apply.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Jon helped every step of the way, from booking the church to writing the obit. When asked for advice, he gave options and guided us but got us to decide for ourselves. He took really good care of our loved one, put up with my special requests, let us spend time with the body before being sent out to cremation. Jon even made sure the body was presentable despite us not wanting embalming or anything like that. He treated our loved one like his own. To this day, when we see Jon, he asks about our family, some by name, some by attitude 😁. Jon took what was the hardest thing we've ever done in our lives and made sure we got through it. That's not to say others didn't play a part in getting us through that awful week. But those are for different reviews.”
— Dani B
“Jon helped our family when my son passed away suddenly at 37. He was tremendous with every detail and attentive to our needs and words can never fully describe how wonderful he was in helping us navigate our sudden loss. He will be forever a friend to our family and we are so thankful for him. GOD BLESS YOU JON!!!❤️✝️🙏”
— Lori Masters
“There are not enough stars to give to John for his amazing care and service. My family has known him for many years, and now that our mom has passed, John has again shown his amazing heart for people with outstanding attention to details, and personal affection. Thank you so much for all you do.”
— Arthur Alvarez
We can help with what comes next.
If your family knows of a life insurance policy, Claim Assist can help file and follow up on the claim. No upfront fee; the service fee and terms are disclosed before you enroll.
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