Rendina Funeral Home
5100 Cleveland St, Gary, IN, 46408
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 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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Failed my family around every single corner. Can’t get us the death certificate, can’t provide useful receipts, did not delivery the obituary pamphlet until absolute last minute after we’d already got out of the way to find our own. Jerrell will try to nickel and dime every dollar of grief he can out of you. If your family member dies you’d be showing them more respect taking them into the woods and leaving them to decompose. If this were a restaurant I would have sent the food back, asked to speak to the manager and left a 0% tip. I will personally recommend all of my family and friends to spend their money anywhere else for their death needs.”
— Matt Lukasik
“It was a wonderful experience to work with Michelle H at Rendina. Everything is taken care of. She goes above and beyond and gets things done before you can think about it. Funeral home is spacious, and prices are very manageable. Everything is so customized to what you need. Michelle feels much more like a friend than a funeral director. I half expect her to pop up at our next family picnic.”
— mfalgier
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— RoseAnn Troutman
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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