Sunset Funeral Home & Memorial Gardens
8800 N Alpine Rd, Machesney Park, IL, 61115
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.
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What Families Say
“They were so helpful with everything and very understanding. The extra suggestions they made went along very well with our arrangements. Even the day of the funeral we had a few last minute ideas and they helped out no problem. We were complemented over and over how beautiful the funeral was that Mike would of loved it!!! It was well put together! Thank you to everyone at Sunset for making this a Beautiful Occasion!”
— Donna Knabusch
“They were gr8. They took the time needed to show me my options. They took the time I needed to explain & just go over everything, didn't feel rushed, they took the time to answer all & I mean all of my questions & was patient with me. They really made me feel very comfortable. They were very professional. I dealt with Carlos & he was terrific. Thank you Sunset for helping me with my planning & for making it easy & painless.”
— Wanda Campbell
“The people at Sunset Funeral Home were incredibly thoughtful and supportive of our needs. My wife of 43 years had fought a courageous battle with cancer. She was the rock in our family and all who knew her wanted to show their final respects. The service was tailored to incorporate a slide presentation of her and church service. Our family, friends and her work associates attended. It felt very warm and genuine and many who attended got to grasp a little bit of Connie that day. We laughed and cried at the same time as she always had that smile and joke to keep you in suspense. Yes, I miss her dearly and am so very appreciate the help Sunset Funeral Home provided us at our time of need. Thank you”
— John Lumpkins
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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