Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
1310 Emerald Terrace, Sun Prairie, WI, 53590
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“My father passed away on April 4 at Oak Park Place memory care. When the coroner asked which funeral home to call, Cress was the first place that came to mind as they have a location near our home. It was a blessing that we chose Cress. The apprentice funeral directors met with me at Oak Park Place in the meeting and got us set up for a meeting the following day with Christine Mickelson. She handled all of our details in a caring and compassionate way. And, there were extra complexities as dad's burial was 750 miles away in North Dakota. Christine liaised with a funeral home in North Dakota and got all of our service details lined up from afar. Comprehensive, caring, and compassionate -- that is exactly the kind of funeral services a family needs during the loss of a loved one. I enthusiastically give Cress a 5 star review!”
— Ron Jetty
“My sister in law passed away and we are holding a Memorial Ceremony at Cress. We have been working with Christine to prepare for the Memorial in July. She has been very helpful and prompt in responding to our questions. We feel confident she will make this day special for our family as we remember our lost sister.”
— Mike Jansen
“My wife and I were looking for a cremation urn for the remains of Linda's Mother's ashes. We visited the Cress Funeral Home in Sun Prairie and was introduced to Christine Mickelson. She was very friendly and knowledgeable. She showed us books on urns and let us take one home so that we could pick out the perfect urn. Called her to let her know what we wanted. She called us when the urn came in to set up a time to pick it up. Thank you Christine for your kindness and professionalism. Linda and Frank Milligan”
— Linda Milligan
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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