Fitzgerald Funeral Home & Crematory
3910 N Rockton Ave, Rockford, IL, 61103
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
“Purchased an arrangement for loved one through Fitzgerald website. It was $100 with all the fees and extra charges. The plant was about 6 inches high and 8 inches wide. The bow on the pot was bigger than the plant. I’m very embarrassed to have my love one think that is how little I thought of them. Do not order arrangements from Fitzgerald website.”
— grid locked skull (skulkrusher)
“We'd like to take this opportunity to thank Tom, Melinda and everyone at the Mulford Chapel who helped with our Mom's funeral service. Every detail was carried out to perfection. Our long relationship with Fitzgerald's has, and continues to be, one we hold dear. Thank you all SO much from the family of Joyce V. Gilbertson.”
— Jim Reece
“Am i really rating a funeral home? Yep. Nice place here, with a comfy looking side room where you can sit at a table and chat with relatives. There's a pretty big center section where guests hang coats and can stand and talk after they've arrived. The funeral section itself was largish, holding maybe 50 chairs. There are multiple large screen displays around so I imagine you can use a slideshow to show pictures, or hang them up the old fashion way on an easel. The people were really friendly and have their act together.”
— jeff testolin
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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