Cress Funeral & Cremation Service
5801 US-51, McFarland, WI, 53558
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 Wisconsin
$2,370 – $7,456
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
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.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“Christine at Cress is a sweetheart she helped my family so much with my sisters arrangements. She was so kind and caring and actually took the time to work with all of us and was very good at communication. If you work With cress i highly recommend her she is definitely one of the top ones and would work with her every time if we could.”
— Shawn Luxton
“Christine from cress was absolutely the most amazing women to work with! My mom had passed and I had no idea what I was doing I was with gunderson at first and had a bad experience. Found her and she helped me out with everything I only had to figure out a few things the rest she did. She took such good care of my mom and was the most sweetest soul me and my family loved her and would be happy to work with her again if your work with cress I highly highly recommend her.”
— Fayth Chambers
“Jessica was amazing to work with throughout the entire process of planning arrangements; day of the funeral and burial; and wrapping up final needs! She is very comforting and always checking to make sure all family members are having their needs met. I highly recommend Cress and am so thankful for all they did to take away burdens for our family at a difficult time.”
— Dawn Shelbourn
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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