Very caring place to have a loved one placed! They are kind, compassionate and go the extra mile…read moreto see that everyone is comfortable during such a sad time. I would highly recommend!

Highly recommend this funeral home for your loved one's services. Steve and his team are…read moreprofessional and very efficient. They were able to accommodate most, if not all, of my family's requests. They have several chapels to choose from but all were clean and more modern than other funeral homes I've been to. Thank you Cumberland Chapels for being able to send my father off in a dignified and compassionate way.

Beautiful, well-kept, peaceful, old, and interesting. Gorgeous grounds. Highly recommend.read more

This beautiful old cemetery is peaceful, quiet and filled with elegant grave markers.read more

Graceland Cemetery is remarkably quiet and peaceful, especially considering that it rests within…read morethe great, bustling city of Chicago. The grounds are beautifully maintained, and during our visit, workers were actively planting new greenery. It was wonderful to see so much care being given to the landscape. This is far more than a cemetery. It is also an arboretum filled with mature trees, winding paths, impressive monuments, and extraordinary architecture. Pick up a map and give yourself plenty of time to explore. There is a great deal of Chicago history resting here, and nearly every turn reveals another beautiful memorial or quiet place for reflection. As always, remember that this is an active cemetery and treat the grounds and their residents with respect. I arrived carrying my finest crystal ball, intending to conduct a discreet communion with the departed. Unfortunately, before I could summon even the faintest apparition, a large crow descended from an oak tree, seized the crystal ball, and vanished into the canopy. I waited beneath the tree for nearly an hour, demanding the immediate return of my enchanted property. The crow eventually came back--not with the crystal ball, but with a Chicago-style hot dog. It contained sport peppers and not a drop of ketchup, confirming that the bird was unquestionably a local. Although the offering was delicious, it was not a fair exchange. My crystal ball remains somewhere among the branches, presumably being used by a council of crows to predict where tourists will drop their lunches. Graceland Cemetery is serene, historic, beautifully maintained, and absolutely worth visiting. I will return to continue my paranormal investigation--this time carrying a bird-proof crystal ball and perhaps a small bag of french fries for negotiation. Five stars for the cemetery. One star for the thieving crow.

This cemetery is unique because it is also an arboretum. That makes it the perfect place to take a…read morewalk and pick up maps at the welcome center. The two maps available are of of the different species of trees, and the other of the historical figures buried in the cemetery. I spent about an hour walking and taking pictures. During my time, I saw four other people walking or running, so it is a utilize space, but not overly crowded on a weekend.

The first time I visited this cemetery was several years ago, and for a very specific purpose: To…read moreattend a concert in the columbarium near Halloween. That was when I first learned what a columbarium is (a place for cremains to be placed). Most often these are outdoor resting places, but this indoor one has a large chapel-like area inside. There are benches near the wall niches for one to visit their loved ones. Bohemian National Cemetery is a major graveyard in the city. Its origins lie in discrimination. After the Great Fire, a woman who was a member of Chicago's Bohemian community was refused burial at one of the Catholic cemeteries. Bohemian in the 19th century did not have the same meaning it has in 2022; the area once considered Bohemia is now Czechia. Thousands of members of this immigrant community worked to establish the cemetery, which saw its first burial in 1877. Bohemian National Cemetery is not affiliated with a specific religion. Upon arrival at this cemetery, you'll see one of its most unique features: The funeral bell that still hangs within the stone cemetery gate. Every other funeral bell in a Chicago cemetery has been removed and/or replaced. I'm not sure, however, if it still tolls when a funeral procession passes through the cemetery. There are several sculptures throughout the cemetery by the artist Albin Polasek. Amongst them is The Pilgrim, just in front of one of the family tombs, and Mother, which is directly in front of the columbarium. I was surprised to find the Beyond the Vines is really a wild monument. Made to replicate the outfield wall at Wrigley Field, major Cubs fans can be interred in this outdoor columbarium. Ivy covers the wall, and there are stadium seats on the west side of the monument for people when visiting. Lastly, this cemetery is home to a memorial for the victims of the Eastland disaster. In 1915, the Eastland was docked and ready to set off for the annual picnic of a local electric company. The ship never left the dock; rather, it capsized where it was docked near Clark Street. 844 people lost their life--and amongst those, 22 full families perished. On the 100th anniversary of this tragedy a memorial was unveiled to those who died that day. Bohemian cemetery is certainly historical and has some very interesting monuments and sculptures, and is a must-visit for any taphophile. However, it's a bit unkempt in some areas, and rumor has it they don't allow tours through here any longer because someone on a prior tour stepped into a dip and hurt themselves. So if you do visit, be careful.

Always looking for a new place to explore, the Bohemian National Cemetery offers a lovely…read moreatmosphere. They have a nice website with a map and several memorials throughout the land. The cemetery is very drivable with places to pull over and share a moment or walk throughout. They have done a nice job keeping it clean with trash cans available throughout. We enjoyed stopping by to pay respects and walk throughout the area.

I never imagined the day would come that I would need to write a review for a funeral home due to…read morethe passing of my Father. Living in the far North side of Chicago you are left with many options, and big name choices. Although, my intention is not to talk poorly of other funeral home, many left us feeling helpless due to pricing and limited option because they charged for EVERYTHING. From the moment our family walked in, Stuart made us feel comfortable and extended his condolences for our loss. We didn't feel as though we were just another opportunity to make a sale. Stuart and Laura took care of everything, and by I mean everything they did just that. They helped us save money by educating us with options and choices, and providing us with a beautiful funeral for our Father. The staff was friendly and compassionate to our loved ones. The funeral home was clean, offered privacy since it only handled one funeral at a time, and accommodated all of friends and family. I honestly do not write reviews, and felt Benson Family funeral home truly deserved 5 stars. Thank you Stuart and Laura.

04/11/26 - So tragic my nephew passed away April 5, 2026 on Easter Sunday. Saturday 04/11/26 we…read morehad a funeral for my nephew @ Benson Family Funeral Home. He was only 32. He was way too young. One thing I found was how much he impacted so many people. The funeral home was packed w/friends & family attending the funeral. This funeral home operates in a very questionable manner. They have a link to buy a tree or a grove of trees in lieu of flowers. Naturally this is a very nice gesture as flowers die but when I asked & numerous other people asked who was providing the trees & where the trees were being planted the owner of Benson could not provide INFORMATION on who was providing the trees or where the groves were to be planted? Hmmmm soof fishy to me that the owner of the nursing home has no information on who or where the trees are coming from or where they're being planted? They were suppose to provide a live stream of the service for guests that were out of town or the country & couldn't make the service. The live stream stopped part way through the service so many of the people who couldn't attend the service missed it. No refund or partial refund was given. As soon as the service was over they were hustling people out of the funeral home. Uhhh nothing like letting a grieving family mourn their loss. My sister in law went into the kitchen to grab a bite to eat & they had everything wrapped up & she was told she couldn't take anymore food (WTF?). In their haste to get out of the funeral home they collected all the cards off of the flowers & brought them to the back. We had NO IDEA who gave the flowers or if any of the cards were missing or if there was any money or checks inside the envelopes so it made it difficult to properly thank the individuals. I'm not saying they did but it's very odd that they rushed the end of a somber event & took everything in the back, property that doesn't belong to them. Just a poorly run funeral home that really lacks compassion for a grieving family. We had many guests from out of state & a few friends from other countries that came to pay their respects for my nephew. I have never experienced the lack of compassion or been rushed to leave that this funeral home displayed or some of the practices that they have. This funeral home leaves a lot to be desired.

Very nice facility Warm comfortable feeling…read more Courteous staff Nice decor ample parking

In February, my family faced the hardest days of our lives when my father passed away unexpectedly…read more We reached out to Lawn Funeral Home because they are located right around the corner from our home. From the moment we sat down with Dan to make the arrangements, we immediately felt comfortable and supported. Dan guided us through everything with compassion and expertise. He was incredibly knowledgeable about my father's military benefits -- something we hadn't even thought about -- and he even went with us to the cemetery to help with those arrangements. Dan also coordinated the church services and luncheon, taking so much off our shoulders during an overwhelming time. The wake and funeral services were truly beautiful. The facility is clean, modern, and very well-kept. The staff was wonderful, and the slideshow they created was absolutely beautiful. Even a week later, when I returned to pick up the death certificates, the kindness and care from the staff remained just as genuine. It's heartbreaking that we needed these services, but I am so grateful that we chose Lawn Funeral Home. They made an incredibly devastating time as smooth and comforting as possible.

Montrose Cemetery on the north side has a particularly interesting history. I've seen it many…read moretimes, as I live fewer than two miles away; however, I've never know much about it. I took a self-tour of it recently to change that. Montrose is one of the trio of cemeteries on Pulaski between Foster and Peterson, with the other two being Saint Luke and Bohemian National cemeteries. Montrose is the youngest of the three, established in 1902. The cemetery was owned by Andrew Kirchner, who owned a funeral home, and is still an independent cemetery owned by his descendants. They did not have a One of the early burials was a victim of the Iroquois Theatre Fire, which was one of the deadliest fires in US history (if you're unfamiliar, I highly suggest reading about it). Of the over 600 victims, nearly all were claimed in the months following the tragedy--all but one, a woman who was never identified even though hundreds of people visited her over the course of six months. She was interred here in Montrose in a casket engraved The Unknown. Kirschner donated his services and the plot to this unfortunate victim. Today, there is a diamond-shaped Iroquois Memorial on the site, erected five years after the fire. Another unique monument here is a mausoleum placed by the Japanese Mutual Aid Society. That organization began purchasing several lots for use by people of Japanese descent in Chicago, so that they would have a place to be buried; the group also covered burial fees for those who were unable to afford burial. In the years surrounding World War II, there was growing anti-Japanese sentiment even as hundreds of thousands of Japanese Americans came to the city, and these somewhat prescient actions on behalf of the JMAS to help their community were indeed an important measure to take. The Society acquired more plots and there are two sections of the cemetery that are dedicated to people of Japanese heritage, as well as a sitting area for quiet reflection. In addition to the large number of Japanese Americans buried here, there are a lot of people of Eastern European descent here too. There is an incredibly large memorial to the victims of the Armenian genocide. It's a relatively new addition, installed around 2000. There are elaborate memorials to some of the religious leaders of one or more Eastern European Christian denominations as well.

Office staff not friendly. You have to call for appointment and you can see people sitting in the…read moreoffice and they won't answer the door. We asked a groundskeeper for a map and they said we had to call the office just for a map but you can literally see people just chatting in the building. You would think given the situation staff would be overly nice to help a person grieving.

I just want to say that the men who were in the gator who take care of the grounds and are in…read morecharge of opening and closing the Graves are Absolutely the most amazing people. Due to storms and no communication from the cemetary itself, these men went above and beyond to make sure my mother's ashes were buried with respect. I unfortunately didn't ask their names but if they ever see this review I hope they know it's them. God bless them.

warning: my parents were visiting the cemetery on sunday, and while they had their backs turned at…read moremy grandmother's grave, a man entered their vehicle and stole my mom's purse and drove off in a white yukon. lock your vehicle and be aware of your surroundings at this cemetery. they do not have cameras and do not monitor the grounds.