Butala Funeral Home
1405 DeKalb Ave, Sycamore, IL, 60178
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.
Services Offered
Business Hours
What Families Say
“The family who owns and operates Slater-Butala Funeral Home were wonderful to work with during one of the most emotional times in our family. They supported us throughout the entire process. They were kind, caring, and compassionate. They professionally guided us through the process and answered all of our questions. They were respectful of our entire family, including our beloved mother.”
— Pam Ramert
“On behalf of my family we would like to thank Butala Funeral Home for how painless they made this process. They were amazing at helping us plan the funeral. It was our first time, so we were very lost and didnt know what to expect. They helped us every step of the way and the outcome was beautiful. They pay attention to the details of the service and explained everything to us to give us peace of mind. It was very important to our grandpa that he has a proper send off and we absolutely believe he would have been proud of how he was presented for the last time. They even gave us "Thank you" cards to send out when it was something we had forgotten about. We will recommend them to everyone.”
— Audry Starzyk
“Many thanks to Janice at Butala Funeral Home for making an unimaginable event as caring and compassionate as possible.”
— Victoria Kupp
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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