Never thought to review a funeral home, but feel the need to. I went to a few wakes at The Elms…read moreand was impressed by their welcoming chapel. It is very intimate, as they only have one viewing room, so there is no intermingling with other families, the place is all yours. So when my mother passed away, we decided to go to The Elms. Michael R. was our Director and his professionalism and knowledge left my family at ease that everything would go smoothly. He communicated to us everything that would happen and when, and walked us through the process. He was at our beck and call and helped us with decisions we didn't know we had to make, and I am forever grateful to him for this. Karen C. was present on the day of the funeral, in addition to Michael and besides her caring nature, she provided services that made us extremely happy (mom's make up). I cannot say enough good things about The Elms and will continue to give them our family business. During the most difficult time of my life, The Elms staff was by our side and again, we are beyond grateful that they made this experience one mom would have been proud of. I don't care to "shop around a dozen funeral homes" in the City and Suburbs, or how many funeral homes someone owns. I know where my family and I will continue to patronize.

It's hard to articulate how happy I was that we chose The Elms to help us say goodbye to our…read morebeloved mother. First, the space is modern, bright and elegant--not at all stuffy and dark like some funeral homes. With only one salon, the whole place is dedicated to one family. The ample parking turned out to be essential. But it was really the attentive, compassionate service from Michael and his team that made everything so easy. Because of them, our sadness was not compounded by stress or frustration. They helped us display photos, collect cards, greet visitors and just enjoy the company of our friends and family. At no turn did anyone decline our requests or try to upsell us on anything; honestly, I was able to forget that The Elms is a business at all. Within a week afterward, Michael gave us digital copies of the guest book (sorted alphabetically) and a digital photo of every card that came with a flower arrangement, making it easy for us to thank everyone who had expressed condolences. I don't wish for anyone to need the services of a funeral home, but when that time comes, I emphatically recommend The Elms.

I hate to have to be able to write a review for such a place-meaning someone had to pass for me to…read moreexperience such a place, but I am writing so that others that may be looking for a funeral home can get an idea of what Lakeview Funeral Home was like. The interior was clean and beautiful. The walls, lighting, ceiling, etc was lovely. It is somewhat narrow but long, so it's not ideal for a large wake, but it's ok for 80-100(my estimate). There is a bathroom for each gentlemen/ladies that seemed to be clean. They had mints, water, and tissue boxes everywhere. They brought out more chairs to accommodate the large amount of people that showed up to my friend's wake. And then, on top of that, they have a downstairs area that has seating, dining tables, and a kitchenette. So after the wake, everyone went downstairs and had refreshments. It was very lovely.

In my line of work, I have had to deal with funeral homes quite a bit. Lakeview Funeral Home is by…read morefar the superior funeral home in the Chicagoland area who will treat you with the grace, sensitivity and respect that you need and the one that you lost deserves. No one's mind is in the right place when they have lost someone they love but with the staff at Lakeview (and big shout out to Willie Rodriguez who is my go to point of contact), what you forget, they will remember for you and they take care of everything so you can really focus on saying goodbye.

Stephanie and the D Johnson Funeral Service team were incredibly thoughtful, compassionate, and…read moresupportive when our daughter passed away. They handled every detail of planning her services with such tenderness and care, from guiding us through each decision to creating a beautiful memorial video filled with treasured photos and heartfelt messages from family and friends. During the most difficult time in our lives, it brought us great comfort to have a team we could trust to care for our daughter and our family with such kindness, professionalism, and genuine compassion. We are deeply grateful for everything they did to honor her memory. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

Mrs. Johnson and Ed, thank you both so much for everything you did to make my mom's memorial…read moreservice so special. The setup was absolutely beautiful, befitting of her, and truly reflected who she was. I sincerely appreciate the care, thoughtfulness, and attention to detail you both put into everything. You helped make such a difficult day a little easier, and I'm truly grateful for all you did. Thank you from the bottom of my heart! Toy B

This funeral home is phenomenal. Dealing with the passing of my loved one wasn't easy. They…read moreembraced me and made things so much easier. I was so happy that I chose them. My Granny had been sick for a long time. When they presented her it was as if she had not been sick one day in her life. I'm so grateful to them for their award winning services.

I have had prior experiences with Smith & Thomas that have been satisfactory. However, when I dealt…read morewith them on a more personal and intimate level in regards to my wife's internment, I was beyond satisfied. They presented my darling Wife to the world as being the beautiful, smiling woman that I fell in love with at Austin High all those years ago. I can't say enough on how the staff helped me through some of the most difficult days of my life. The service was handled with care and professionalism. I thank the entire staff for the way my Neicy was treated! Darryl E. Blackmon

This is the Muzyka Funeral Home that shines the brightest. Whether you're coming to pay your last…read morerespects to a friend, burying a loved one or a vendor coming in through the back door, you are genuinely welcomed, greeted with a smile, treated with dignity and met with professionalism. The staff is very accommodating, helpful and not badgering. A spacious interior, tastefully appointed with ample parking on site. Wonderful! This is a people friendly funeral home. A class act! There is nothing dysfunctional at this funeral home, no pecking order and a staff that is totally polite, sincere and welcoming. No mean people working here! When I go, and hopefully not too soon! Years and years down the road.. :) .... This Ukrainian is coming to this Muzyka Funeral Home on Lawrence Avenue. If they treat you right while you're alive, you can count on them taking care of you respectfully at your funeral.

I have attended multiple funerals at this location, unfortunately. However, lovely experience with…read morethis funeral home and staff. Would definitely recommend.

I just have to say Logan Square Funeral Home honestly cares a lot about there customers, not just…read moresome place who does a funeral and forgets they actually care about your situation which makes them a place that I would recommend to others. Plus the price is very reasonable.

I must say that the De La Torre funeral home is by far one of the best family owned funeral homes…read morewe have ever encountered. I'll take you back not long time ago: my mom died at home after being in hospice for very little time. But the De La Torre's were absolutely beautiful with the way they took care if my mom. The person who came to retrieve the body was kind and considerate to all of our needs and took care in the preparation of my mom as she left our home. This is something that I have never seen. A most caring and kind way to treat all of us who were in mourning. My mom would of been grateful for the kindness and the compassion that was shared with us. I know that saying these words are not even close to the way we send out gratitude but if this YELP review can help make the decision for another family' then I make it with pride. I am so touched by the sheer way that the funeral home family treat9 everyone. And the fact that they helped in helping us take my moms remains to Guatemala in an expeditious way' was just beautiful. I highly recommend the business as they are not only inexpensive but extremely considerate to the families needs.

From the moment we first contacted Inclusive Funeral Care, they treated our family with an…read moreextraordinary level of compassion, professionalism, and humanity during one of the most difficult times of our lives. A few days before my grandfather passed, I reached out to prepare for what we knew was coming. They spoke with me patiently, explained everything clearly, and never once made me feel pressured or overwhelmed. The night before his passing, and again the morning of, I kept them updated as his condition changed. When I finally called to let them know he had passed, they arrived at our home within approximately 45 minutes -- even before hospice arrived to officially pronounce him. Their staff handled my grandfather with such dignity and gentleness that it brought an incredible sense of peace to an otherwise heartbreaking moment. They were calm, respectful, organized, and compassionate not only toward him, but toward our entire family. I especially want to recognize Russ, who was our primary point of contact throughout this process. He truly went above and beyond for our family in every possible way. During an incredibly emotional and stressful time, Russ was patient, responsive, compassionate, and genuinely caring. He took the time to answer questions, explain options honestly, and help us navigate difficult decisions without ever making us feel pressured. His kindness and professionalism made a lasting impact on our family, and I genuinely do not know how we would have managed this process without his guidance and support. What stood out most was their honesty and willingness to truly work with us financially. Instead of upselling unnecessary services, they actively helped us cut costs wherever possible while still ensuring my grandfather was cared for respectfully. They guided us through applying for Social Security funeral assistance, explained every expense transparently, and even arranged a manageable payment plan when funds were tight. In a time where grief can make families vulnerable, Inclusive Funeral Care treated us with integrity, empathy, and kindness. They made an overwhelming process feel manageable and humane, and I will never forget the care they showed our family during such a painful chapter. I am deeply grateful for everything they did for my grandfather and for us.

My daughters lost their mother and I lost my soul mate very suddenly 8 weeks ago. We were…read moredevastated and didn't really know where to turn. One of my daughter's friends has lost her mother and recommended Inclusive Funeral Care. We we sat down with Russ Henrichsen to arrange transport from Glenbrook Hospital for eco-friendly water cremation. He asked if there was particular music my deceased wife enjoyed, to which I replied, the Bonnie Raitt & John Prine version of "Angel from Montgomery." The fact that they asked this question led me to believe that we had chosen wisely. We then had Brooke Benjamin serve as Memorial Celebrant for a Celebration of the Life of Kitty at Chicago Botanic Garden. She met with the family in one extensive 2-hour session that included the daughters, myself, the deceased's brother and sister, asking us questions about our beloved's childhood, family life, hobbies, education, political activism, etc. Even though Brooke had never met my wife, she really extracted her essence.... so much so that 10 people (of the 150 in attendance) asked me "Who was Kitty's friend who ran the ceremony?" Short of resurrecting the dead, the celebration simply could not have been better. Kitty is now in our niche in Graceland Cemetery. Brooke was also very accommodating in allowing us to design our own memorial cards--we fell behind a bit in planning the cards, but things came together at the last minute. If you are looking for funeral directors who present you with a set of options in understandable, plain-English, then Inclusive Funeral Care is for you. Brooke and Russ are really excellent people. They were never heavy handed, allowing us to choose the format of the program. When they offered suggestions we choose not to follow (e.g. having live musicians), there was never any sign of disappointment. I just can not find the words to express how grateful I am to Russ and Brooke at Inclusive Funeral Care.

Typically writing a review for a Funeral Home is the last thing on a person's mind…read more When I used Yelp to look up the location I felt it necessary to share some thoughts after glancing at other reviews. My wife's grandfather passed away. Her mother decided to hold the wake at Christian Funeral Home. It's local and they offer cremation. There is a private parking lot off of Irving on Albany past the alley on your right hand-side. Staff was respectful and accommodating. Pastor Mark Johnson spoke during the ceremony. I appreciate the kind words he shared. He did a good job.

Called to request a quote and for someone to help explain the process of transporting someone from…read moreone state to another. Guy on the phone was immediately frustrated with me and would just keep repeating "no, no" until refusing to work with me. Unfortunately, the news came to us suddenly and I was working quickly, but no one seemed to be willing to be patient and work with me in such a tricky situation. I understand this job isn't for the weak of heart, but let's try to be a little more "Christian" for the sake of other's hearts.