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5639 W Hampton Ave, Milwaukee, WI, 53218
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.
Average in Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
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.
“Mark and Tom were wonderful. Mark came to our house and helped us with all the detsils for our fathers service. Extremely knowledgeable of the industry and the area, they walked us through the process, kept us informed on what to expect, and handled for us whatever details they could. Jelacic is fairly priced and when we asked, they explained our option for a trust for a future service for our mother, to make things even easier.”
— Vicki Rick
“There aren't enough stars here to express how grateful I am and how exceptional Jelacic Funeral Home is. Mark guided me through the process starting right after my mom passed away, all the way through the memorial service, which was organized, seamless and beautiful. Mark was so accommodating to the various requests I had and continually went above and beyond. He was responsive, professional and just so kind to me and my family during this difficult time. Thank you to Mark and Tom for helping us pay tribute to my mother in the most gracious way possible.”
— Shelby Netz
“I was looking forward to contact this funeral home because it had great reviews and the location was perfect for me. I had a lot of questions because it was my first time dealing with funeral planning. When I got the phone call from director Tom, I believe that was his name, he's tone was rude from the start of the call. When he gave me the costs, he finished with an annoyed tone, " There." All other questions I had went away. If that's how you talk to people who are grieving, you shouldn't be in this business.”
— Daren Rosario
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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