Geisen-Carlisle Funeral & Cremation Services
613 Washington St, Michigan City, IN, 46360
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
“I was really impressed on how the services are designed to make a very hard and sad day less stressful. The communication was so easy with all involved and they were very patient with me. My requests for my husbands service were all met and honored. I love how spacious it was so our family and friends could move around and see all of our memories. The kindness that my family and our friends received was so beautiful. I truly appreciate it from the bottom of my broken heart. My husband would of been proud on how his service turned out. Thank you very much. Mrs. Lucy A. Snyder”
— Lucy Vasbinder
“Nicole is one of the directors that helping with my sister's funeral. she passed away in Clinton Tennessee. and was found to Indiana where we resided at most of our life. before she moved to Tennessee. Nicole was so kind and genuinely tentative to our needs. we had talked on the phone for many hours preparing my sisters flight to Indiana. Nicole was very caring and loving to our family. she absolutely went out of her way to help us get everything situated for my sister's funeral. I'm So Much appreciated how everything turned out. everything was lovely. everyone that we talk to at Carlisle - Geisen Funeral Home was so kind to all of us. I would sure bring my family back to them. they sure have went out of their way for us. thank you again for all that you have done for the family and friends. love Tina Chavez.”
— Tina Chavez
“My entire family has used this Funeral Home. My two brothers my mom, my dad, very compassionate people Who work here.”
— K.S.
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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