Thompson & Kuenster Funeral Home
5570 W 95th St, Oak Lawn, IL, 60453
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
“To Bob and Maureen and staff: Thank you for helping us complete the arrangements for my precious mother. You were also there for us when my uncle passed last year. You were very responsive and answered our inquires rapidly, which gave us peace of mind. I would recommend your services to anyone.”
— N Quiles
“I wanted the most simple of ceremonies for the recent passing of my father. My mother and brother were buried through TKFH so I felt comfortable going back for my father. I met with Bob and we talked over pricing for what I wanted to be done. After receiving their proposal I called another home just to check the pricing and found TKFH to be over $6,000 dollars higher than what I received at the other funeral home doing the exact same things. Having gone through this, I can not tell you the disappointment I feel in this establishment .”
— JAMES ELLIS
“We did the service and burial with Thompson and kuenster funeral home for grandmother and they were incredibly helpful since this was my family's first major loss, they treated us like family and took care of everything, the owner a kind man even played with my younger sister.”
— Fatima
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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