Walker Funeral Homes
112 S Poplar St, Carbondale, IL, 62901
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
“One of the owners took me into the actual crematory shed and pulled the box of my father's ashes off a workbench to give to me. I have been traumatized by the experience. I will never forget standing, not in a private room with caring words and comfort, but in front of a giant oven being handed a cheap plastic box of my father's ashes. Which they then tried to charge an amount that would have purchased more than dozens of such temporary boxes. Shameful. From the drafting of the obituary to receiving his ashes, it was a subpar experience and one I would not encourage others into.”
— EMS
“I have worked with Walker's for years. They have taken care of all my loved ones and always go the extra effort to make sure everything is taken care of. I have lost my mother in law, husband and sister in law this year and am very thankful for their expertise, care and support.”
— Paula Feigenbaum
“My husband, Alfred "Sonny" Sanders, died suddenly in our home during the pandemic and a horrible snow storm. I made the mistake of entrusting Walker Funeral Home to take care of his cremation based on the recommendation of several friends. I was so disappointed at the terrible service that I didn't waste the energy to read the online obituary. Sonny's memorial was a couple of weeks ago, and I was encouraged to read the obituary because it was written so poorly. Given that my husband spent many years writing commentaries for The Southern, and received several "golden pen" awards, it was again, a slap in the face to read an obituary that was so poorly written. When I attempted to use the contact me feature on the website, it was not working.”
— Wendy Sanders
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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