My brother recently passed and we chose Bucaro for his services. I can't say enough wonderful…read morethings about the facilities and services provided by Frank Bucaro and his staff. Every detail from the flooring to the chairs to the lighting of his facility is gorgeously designed. You can tell he created a space that inspires remembrance with dignity. His staff were all so very helpful throughout the entire process. They did an excellent job coordinating the services with the church and the cemetery. I would whole-heartedly recommend Frank and his team to help you say goodbye and remember your loved one.

From the owner: After losing a loved one, you can trust the funeral directors and staff at Bucaro Funeral Home &…read moreCremation Center to help you begin the process to memorialize and celebrate your loved one’s life. Our dedicated staff has vast experience planning a variety of funeral services and have our own Crematory on site so your loved one never leaves our care. It's truly our honor to assist famililes in their time of need, no matter your personal preference, budget, culture, or religion. We pride ourselves on serving the Chicagoland communities with compassion, dignity, and respect. Pre-planning and pre-funding funerals and services are also available and we look forward to answering any questions you may have 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Call 630-242-4700 for details.

So my mother had a traditional South Indian "arranged marriage," which was beneficial for them…read moreboth My father was already in the US with the intent of becoming a US citizen for the purpose of becoming an MD, an American MD I was born during his Scholarship, long before I have memory of. He decided to purchase a 3-bedroom, 2 bath home in the all-White suburbs of Arlington Heights - 100% so that my my little brother and I could have a backyard with a children's swing set in the 70s Point being, my mother, who physically beat us with a wooden spoon DAILY... I would never assault a dog physically or verbally... why the fxck would any human assault physically a 2-year old????!!!! She hated my MD Dad and her children So when my my Dr. MD Dad suddenly dropped dead in in 2014 - my local Illinois Cremation Center was there primarily there for my husband to follow a traditional Hindu cremation (imagine a simplified ved version of happy comedic Dr. Kuttners (if you ever watched House, perhaps the last amazing TV show sans Cable);self-inflicted gunshot suicide When Dad dropped dead, he had handwritten instructions on what to do with his ashes Well Uma still keeps HIM in his now-bedroom in his closet with the door to the room permanently closed Via my husband, while I was still "comatose" and eliminated on my my bed on three layers of "puppy training pads" ICC offered my husband to pray to witness all of it, although his best offer was to purchase a simple wooden wood box and an "expensive but cheap" bamboo container They in addition to cremation - trust ME THIS SINGULAR TIME PLEASE - Order #1M Death Certificates with ease (needed for cancelation of every single thing in his name (home, utilities, credit cards, phone accounts (lol the landline) cell, etc etc etc.. Uma regularly ays her victim card with his passing, she is an 80+ authentic Yoga instructor and daily I hope that I die prior to her Uma's body can finally rot in her finally her her own house that my Dad paid for when he was a very poor MD student and his only "job" was as a pre-MD student teacher Uma does not deserve Illinois Cremation Center so respect and care of anyone would has passed and especially their kindness of families going through the ordeal My husband is big and tall White guy As I understand it, we both require at least the same size container. Tissue and fat burn simply, it is bones, which every human or animal has (i am a lifelong Hindu vegan since birth) Anyway when Ed dies ( our 30th Anniversary is in a few days), I shall just call ICC to pick up his body at the hospital or at our home), order at the 2014 price and ease 100 of hos Death Certificates and bed done I do have to by IL state law, pick up his ashes within 30 days plus sign 1 million forms, with even "comatose" in our bed that I obviously eliminated n (;2026 and the most active Yelp reviewer /r

My initial contact with Illinois Cremation Centers was supportive and informative: the two men who…read morecame in the middle of the night were also appropriate and professional: When it came time to pick up the remains, everyone I spoke to was less than adequate: abrupt, no empathy or condolences: to the point of bordering on rude when I told them I could not give a specific time I would be at their center. At a sensitive time of retrieving ashes, my expectation was that at least there would be some level of acknowledgment of the loss I experienced. There was absolutely no mention of my loss: none

While attending a wake I lost my wedding ring. I told the staff who help me look for it. Not being…read morefound that night they said they would keep an eye out for it. A week later they called and said the ring was found. I now have my ring back. Great staff at Salerno's.

Extremely unprofessional. Never returns your phone calls. Post my father's obituary with services…read morethen takes the post down, because a family member wants to have 2 services instead of one. Completely disrespecting the entire family. Holding onto my parents urns. Would never recommend this funeral home.

I was just here for a wake/funeral. The facilities are kept very nice, clean, and well lit…read more What I liked about this facility is that the funeral home and cemetery are all on the same property, so no need to travel far when burying your loved ones. During the wake, the main sitting room was very peaceful and serene. The decor was nice, neutral, and not over the top. There were rooms available to sit in to eat snacks. The room contained plenty of tables and chairs. They even have a kitchen in the basement that they allowed us to use for lunch after the burial service. There were about 100 people so they even opened up other rooms for others to sit and eat in that weren't meant for lounging. The whole place didn't seem eerie or creepy as other funeral homes that I've been to. The cemetery grounds was well kept and clean. We walked from the funeral home to the place where our loved one was going to get buried and it was a nice and peaceful walk. I guess I can end this review advising that this is a nice place to get buried in? *insert wide eyed emoji here*

I had been planning the burial of my brother's, mother's, and father's ashes next to my sister's…read moregrave for nearly five months. About two weeks before the scheduled date, the cemetery called to tell me I could no longer have the date I reserved because they needed to close the cemetery for a "high-profile" burial. I later learned through the news that it was for a retired Chicago Bears player. What's frustrating is that they claimed it was for privacy, yet media coverage was allowed inside the cemetery. Because of the last-minute change, I lost a deposit at a restaurant we had booked, since they were unable to accommodate us on another date. I then had to scramble to make new arrangements during an already difficult time. A Very disappointing experience. I understand that unexpected situations can happen, but giving such short notice after months of planning--especially for something this important--caused unnecessary stress and financial loss. My grave markers are another disappointing experience still waiting. so a 2nd review is pending

Weeks before we thought we would need help I met with Ryan Geils to discuss the options and…read moreprocess. I really like family businesses and Ryan only added to my position. He was great! All questions answered and options, costs and recommendations based on my input put everything in order. Our solution in place and only a phone call away. When the time came, months later, late at night, one call and they appeared punctually at the time we requested (around 2am). Everything took place as planned, no hiccups and we were able to deal with our grief and not the details. Geils Funeral Home is totally buttoned down.

The service provided was outstanding. Our family felt at ease that all the details were taken care…read moreof to our liking. It was nice to be assisted by a respectful staff at a difficult time of our lives. The chapel was beautiful and it accommodated all of us. We highly recommend to use Geils Funeral Home in Bensenville.

Funeral homes are not the places you'd expect to see reviews for. I mean, you are already stressed…read moreand dealing with things that most people don't ever want to think about, let alone plan for. But this place deserves it. We were referred to them through Mount Emblem cemetery on Grand Ave. We were dealing with all sorts of difficult decisions with my dad while he was in hospice and needed someone great that would help us with what we needed. This was definitely the place. I called and talked to Cheryl before my father passed to ask questions and see what we could do with the limited info we had at that time. See, my father was in the military, and even though we thought we had all of the right paperwork, we didn't. My father was, shall we say, less than organized. She directed us where to look on the website to get better ideas of what was offered, and answered my questions the best she could with the limited info I had. After my father passed, my brother contacted Cheryl to take care of the arrangements. When we went to make them, Cheryl was great. Easy to talk to, and remembered when I called her the previous week, even though I'm sure I didn't leave my name. All three of us bonded immediately. Cheryl went above and beyond to make my father's service great. From dealing with the military and the paperwork, and getting everything lined up in a timely fashion, beginning to end, the whole staff there was pleasant and accommodating. If you find yourself in the difficult position of planning this type of event, I HIGHLY recommend this Funeral Home. Unfortunately I have had way too many experiences at other places, and Pedersen Ryberg was by far the best. Thank you again, Cheryl and staff, for putting together a memorable service for my Dad. I know he appreciated it, and so did we.

I would like to express how satisfied we were with Pedersen Ryberg. Jessica gave us peace of mind…read moreand covered every detail from start to finish. Everything they said they were going to do was done on time and with compassion. The wake, procession and burial all done beautifully and with transparent communication. We are so thankful that everything turned out perfect for our loved one.

I was referred to Glenn (owner of Memories In The Making) as I searched for an expert to restore…read moreour family's memorial. What a lucky connection for me! Glenn was prompt in his responds to my questions as we decided on the best way to restore my great grandparent's monument. I live out of state but he kept me updated with email and photos. I flew back in October to see the monument and was thrilled with the outcome. I had no idea how much care is involved in monument restoration, and I'm very grateful for Glenn's experience and expertise. The before and after photos demonstrate the exceptional quality of Glenn's restoration.

Jim Farkas was so kind. I just lost my husband of 34 years and he was so understanding. He really…read morekept me from losing it. The services offered are reasonably priced. My husband wanted to be cremated and the price of this service was a lot cheaper than I was anticipating. Jim also did not try to up sell. He respected me and made me feel good about my decisions. I left feeling comforted and that I could reach out to them for anything at anytime.

Family owned funeral home that gives exceptional care to your loved one and those who grieve…read more Correct phone number is 773-237-4404

From the owner: Located in Chicago, IL, Sheldon-Goglin-Kaminski Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral…read moreand cremation provider with over 100 years of dedicated service to the community. We offer a wide range of compassionate, personalized services, including: Traditional funerals with visitation and/or memorial service, followed by burial or cremation, Direct burial or direct cremation, Cremation with memorial services, Domestic and international transportation of remains, Pre-arrangement planning (both funded and non-funded). If you require a service or product not listed above, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we are here to help you.

Seldom will I sit to write a review, but after much thought, I felt the need to write this one…read more I stepped into the office of Elm Lawn Cemetery, to speak about my sisters Headstone and met with Jacklyn Rodriguez. I had so many questions and felt that I may overwhelm her and not get the answers I needed. However, this thankfully, was not the case. Jacklyn, provided answers for all my concerns and took as much time necessary, ensuring I did not leave without being fully informed. She was really helpful in advising me of future needs as well, prior to a price increase which would go into effect within the next few days. Within my time in the office with her, we shared a few stories about family and loss. We laughed about some of our stories and helped make time go with ease. I also learned that she had a second job at a care center, giving care and compassion to patients that can't care for themselves. It takes a big heart to give that form of care. I found Jacklyn to be, personable, warm and professional, with a great understanding of ones needs in the midst of a grieving. She seemed more like family by the time we completed our business. Thank you Jacklyn, for your kindness. It was a pleasure to meet you. H Ware

When my father passed away last year, I was dreading making the funeral arrangements. What started…read moreas an unnecessarily complicated and confusing process caused by others, turned out to be a comforting experience thanks to Kenn. A LITTLE BACKGROUND: My dad was supposed to be buried in the Muslim section of the Elm Lawn cemetery. The plots in that section are assigned by the Albanian-American Mosque Foundation in Berkeley, Ill.--not Elm Lawn Cemetery. However, when my dad died, I was told that by a manager at the Mosque that the Muslim section was totally "reserved." When my mother died years earlier, I tried to reserve the spot next to hers for my father through the mosque foundation but they told me at the time that they don't allow reservations. That wouldn't be fair, they said. The Berkeley mosque decided to change that policy so they could reserve graves for their own large and extended family and friends ... and it did so without notifying ALL mosque members that they opened up reservations. (The plots were not all full, mind you ... just RESERVED for many people who likely would not die for another 30 to 50 years, maybe more; some of the reserved plots were for little kids who have very long lives ahead of them.) As a result, even though we had family members buried at Elm Lawn, we were told by a mosque official that my dad would have to go to a cemetery in Lemont, Ill., to get a reduced-rate plot that is included with membership in the mosque. So I was distraught when I called the Elm Lawn Cemetery office just to see if there was anything they could do for us. THAT'S WHEN KENN K. SAVED THE DAY!!! I spoke with Kenn and to my surprise, he told us that they actually did have some plots available in the Muslim section. I had to pay $4K for the plot but I was relieved that we didn't have to separate my dad from his family members. Dealing with Kenn K. was an absolute pleasure. I am not one who trusts people easily but with Kenn, I immediately felt at ease. Anyone can see that Kenn is honest, respectful, sincere and truly caring. He treated us like family. He's a wonderful person who goes the extra mile. I later ended up ordering a grave marker. He was wonderfully supportive during that whole process as well. In early March of this year, the day the grave marker came in, Kenn had it placed in the ground and sent me a picture of it by email with a lovely encouraging note that made me smile. From start to finish, Kenn made the process as pleasant as it could possibly be. Others at the office were very nice as well. If you find yourself in need of Elm Lawn Cemetery's services, don't hesitate to call Kenn. He is a great comfort, and you will be in great hands!

Our Mother and Father have been cared for at their passing at The Oaks Funeral Home. Our Mother…read moreover 30 years ago and most recently our Father. We were guided with care and dignity with pre preparations via a prepaid funeral service policy that made the final stage less stressful. Dignity and kindness from the entire team. At a most difficult time of our Fathers passing at 99 Years, we were grateful for the care of The Oaks staff and owners.

In my grief I could not ask for a better funeral home to guide me through some very hard decisions…read more Andrea, who had patience and kindness made things much easier than I expected. The staff at The Oak Funeral Home are all courteous professional people. We had a viewing at the Church and a Mass to follow with a private burial. From start to finish they were there guiding us and handling everything. I highly recommend this funeral home and their staff for any of your loved ones.