Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home
1500 Black Rd, Joliet, IL, 60435
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
“When my Dad passed, I had NO CLUE what to do. He also wanted to be buried at Lincoln. He earned that privilege! Kathy Giegerich helped me through the entire process with the utmost compassion. It made things a lot easier in that devastating time. We were on a budget and she also helped us through that. My Mom was not emotionally able to deal with what was happening at that time. It was a comforting experience. Then Mom was gone. Again I was treated with the utmost respect and compassion. She worked with me on a budget as well, making me feel like I did a tribute to my Mom’s “Celebration of Life” as respectfully beautiful! I am and always will be eternally grateful… I recommend her highly!”
— Cheryl Ferguson
“Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home is the only place I would trust with my loved ones' final care. They are compassionate, patient and caring. Their facility is also beautiful and large enough to handle any amount of friends or family that might attend a service or visitation. I especially appreciate the large gathering room that they have recently added, it gives a family comfortable accommodations for rest periods during a stressful time. When my father passed away, we were uncertain about plans, and changed our thoughts frequently, they were so understanding and flexible, it made a very difficult time a bit easier on all of us.”
— Jane Hopkins
“Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home did a wonderful job with my Father-in-law (in 2024) & Mother-in-laws (in 2026) wakes & funeral services. Kathy was wonderful helping us make all of the arrangements & was extremely responsive when we had questions or needed something. They treat your loved one & family as their own & are extremely professional.”
— Jo Lynn Theobald
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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