South Bend Monument Works
2255 Portage Ave, South Bend, IN, 46616
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.
“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.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Indiana
$2,246 – $7,063
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,246–$7,063. 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
“Every part of this process went smoothly. The staff were each available when called upon, and always friendly. The finished product is exactly what I asked for.”
— Bridget Murray
“If I could give a zero stats I WOULD! We paid a ridiculous amount formy dad's stone. We wanted something nice as it's the last thing we could do for him. We waited 8 months for it. They did not tell us it would take this long. They did NOT tell us it would have to be ordered from INDIA. They placed it today. After this long waiting I go there to make his spot beautiful and see it. Only to see THEY SPELLED HIS NAME WRONG!!! I'M SO UPSET!!! THIS WAS SUPPOSED TO BE PERFECT FOR HIM!”
— Jennifer Cockey
“South Bend Monument ordered my headstones & engraved them for both my husband & myself and my son. They went completely out of their way to help & assist me, with the cemetery, after the cemetery placed our foundations, for the headstones, incorrectly. They did an absolutely fabulous job on both of our black onyx headstones. They etched my son's photo into his headstone and it was so perfect, it brought tears to my eyes. South Bend Monument is a very honest, caring & compassionate family owned business & I would never consider going to anyone else, but them.”
— Karen Keith
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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