The Memorial Chapel Funeral Home & Cremation Center
1521 Washington St, Waukegan, IL, 60085
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
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What Families Say
“The staff at Memorial Chapel, Leslie and Elizabeth, have demonstrated remarkable kindness, compassion, and professionalism in their care for my mom. They provided exceptional support and treated her with the same dignity and respect they would to their own family member.! Their expertise in handling the logistical arrangements, the out-of- state transportation, put us all at ease. Through the entire process, they both maintained open communication with us, addressing our concerns and providing reassurance. Leslie and Elizabeth continued to reach out throughout the year, which demonstrates their genuine care in our well being..We deeply appreciate the outstanding service and kindness extended to our entire family by the staff at Memorial Chapel!! Thank you from the Mercado Family.”
— Terri Me'
“Words cannot express how grateful I am for the genuine support my family and I received before, during, and after the loss of our father, Arthur DeVost. The entire team was so compassionate and accommodating to any changes that were made. They honored every request. When we met with Lesly to discuss daddy’s arrangements, she used to term ‘dad’ instead of Mr. DeVost - this meant so much to our family. A week after my dad’s service, Elizabeth reached out to check on me and provided words of love and encouragement. This spoke volumes about how much they truly cared about our family. I thank God for the entire team at Memorial Chapel of Waukegan. If you are searching for a funeral home that provides impeccable service, honors your loved one, and cares for you in your time of grief, I highly recommend The Memorial Chapel of Waukegan. They took great care of the two most important people in my life - my mom & dad - and it was done with class. On behalf of the DeVost Family, I am thankful for your love and support during the most difficult time of our lives. Blessings, Yvonne DeVost-Isom”
— Yvonne
“My wife recently passed away and we used The Memorial Chapel for her services. This was one of the hardest time of my life, and I honestly don’t know how we would have gotten through it without their help. Everyone there was so kind, patient, and gentle with us, and it really felt like they cared. They took so much stress off our shoulders and handled everything with respect and professionalism. Very grateful to the entire team for their support.”
— Sharoon Khan
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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