Low review for failing to plow and de-ice the sidewalks along Western and Vine. If you're trying to…read moredrum-up new business by having people fall to their death, that's unethical and uncool. Fairly simple task, no excuse. Even if it's the city's job, you need to make sure it happens before carloads of octogenarians slide in to say their last goodbyes.

From the owner: Serving the families of Lake Forest and the surrounding communities since 1889…read more Wenban Funeral Home is the oldest continuously operating business in Lake Forest. Wenban Funeral Home serves all faiths and will facilitate both traditional and alternative service options. The experienced staff can assist with veterans and Social Security death benefits, funeral preplanning and funding and non-funded planning. Casket and cremation options are available.

Chad and his team did such a beautiful job planning for and facilitating the funerals for both our…read moreof parents. Chad arranged to have our father brought to IL from AZ. Both of our parents were laid to rest in a national cemetery and they took care of coordinating absolutely everything. It was such a relief to know that every single detail was taken care of. They help you to navigate through a very difficult time. We felt such a sense of peace knowing that our parents were honored with dignity and utmost respect. They provide such a valuable service to the families they assist and it truly shows how much they care!

My father passed away at Lake Forest Hospital. We searched for a funeral home that would take…read morecare of my father with the dignity that he deserved. We also sought a funeral home that was compassionate in light of this terrible time of our lives. We also looked at the cost of the other funeral homes and they were the most reasonable. Reuland & Turnbough exceeded our expectations in every way. When I first called they told me that they were sorry for our loss and they extended us a sincere desire to help my family in our time of need. I informed them that I wanted my dad out of that hospital as soon as possible. Reuland & Turnbough were able to transport him to their care on the same day. All our contacts with their funeral directors were extremely positive. If you're going through the terrible experience of losing a loved one, you don't have to search further for a wonderful, caring place to have your loved one entrusted to.

Professional, kind and compassionate. They have been serving the community for a few generations…read morenow and the quality shows. Thank you for your care and consideration.

Would recommend for a date great date spot me and my boyfriend loved it yayyyyyyyyyyread more

Yeah my mom passed away October 15th of last year and I've been trying to get herself from the…read morefuneral director and he keeps lying to me saying he's going to ship it out and here is in January. I'm still waiting for it

Mr Irv was very kind to our family when burying our parents. He is a very kind and compassionate…read moreperson willing to help anyone in need or in grief support of familial communication and a caring staff. Always willing to go the extra mile for people. Exceptional service too. Thank you for all your kindnesses. From MO

Kolssak immediately stood out as my first choice when I looked at several funeral homes after my…read moremother died and I am glad I made it. Not only was the space and staff better than others I met with, they were also very reasonably priced. Abby was gracious, kind, and best of all, authentic throughout the entire process. I felt like I had a friend helping me through what is always a difficult process, and Abby and all of Kolssak's staff made it easy. I also received a lot of positive feedback from friends and family who attended the funeral. One last detail that you might not consider when selecting a funeral home - Kolssak is one of the only funeral homes in the area that has windows. It is a warm, open, inviting space that invites the sharing of happy memories as well as comfort for the grieving.

Went there for the makeup, was perfect & smooth as normally looked. People very nice…read more Worst part they have no doors to close so during my last minutes alone people crowded doorways to watch. I felt very faint & extremely exposed, still have nightmares. Wish I had thought to call around for the casket I wanted, they could have offered. Too late I found 2 close places that had in stock to send over. Get cards elsewhere their machine dingy color & couldn't hold Mass details. Really miss Louis but son just as sweet as parents..

When you lose someone you love, sometimes it is the simplest acts of kindness and consideration by…read morethose caring family and friends around you that help comfort you. And those gestures stand out in the midst of the pain, drawing you to those feelings of hope. Lloyd and his team partake in those moments. From the second I met him at his office after my grandmother passed away in January, Lloyd was kind, patient, understanding - a true mensch, providing the mitzvah the moment calls for. Every detail, every question, every answer, every suggestion - smooth and helpful. Martin was at the funeral the day-of (4 degrees fahrenheit with much snow on the ground) with their beautiful Prinzing hearse. Riding out in style, just like my Eastern European babushka would have wanted. haha. Martin was very present, professional, and helpful. I am so thankful to you, Lloyd, and to your team for helping me so much and for making the process so smooth. Thank you. I highly recommend Mitzvah Memorial Funerals be your first call for help when someone you love passes. A+ all around.

Bill Goodman at Mitzvah Memorial Funerals is a very kind and compassionate human being. He truly…read morecares about his clients, and provides the highest level of service with the utmost professionalism, while also keeping his clients' financial situation in mind. Thank you for taking care of us in our time of grief, Bill and the rest of the Mitzvah Memorial team!

When in the depth of grief, it is important to find funeral services where the associates…read moreunderstand and empathize with the woe felt by your family and friends. Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium not only identified with our sorrow but were very understanding of our needs. Mike ensured to carefully explain the options offered and expenses associated with them. We found them to be very reasonable. From the time they picked up our loved one, the associates were respectful and professional. The requested small service was lovely. Our mother looked lovely and peaceful. Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium met all our requirements. We were beyond appreciative of how it was all managed. Thank you.

I had a beyond excellent experience with Strang Funeral. With my mom's passing a couple of months…read moreago, they were patient, kind, informative, incredibly helpful and didn't think we were crazy that we handled most things lightly and with jokes. Pricing was incredibly transparent, they prepared things for a viewing for just my sisters and I...Everything just moved quickly but smoothly. The building itself is clean, organized, didn't feel sterile and they have a large parking lot in case you decide to do a service there. We found a beautiful urn through them, and they had many choices to choose from. I'm a fan of their compassionate approach and my sisters & I were very happy with their help!

Oh so much sadness and pain when we lost our beloved Bud, my Husband and Father of our three…read morechildren. The process is overwhelming. However, we were blessed with our choice of funeral home. Burnett-Dane took over from start to finish and then some. They were warm, caring, and professional through the whole process. They were truly an active and complete service and it was beautiful. Thank you Burnett-Dane for all you do at such a sorrowful time in life. Many have told us this was the most lovely service they have attended. With gratitude, Carmella Hennum and Family

Burnett-Dane was beyond excellent in every area of our brother's funeral this past Monday. Their…read moreprofessionalism, personal care, options offered, continued care of our family was excellent. I wish there was a higher score, they truly deserve more. Every member of our extensive family agrees with this review. Would never hesitate in using their services or recommending them to friends.

This is a beautiful, secluded and peaceful area for veterans. We visited a relative today and the…read moregrounds looked spectacular on this brisk fall day.

From the owner: Burial benefits available include a gravesite in any of the VA national cemeteries with available…read morespace, opening and closing of the grave, perpetual care, a government headstone, a burial flag, and a Presidential Memorial Certificate, at no cost to the family. New interments at the cemetery will be limited to in-ground burial of cremated remains. Casketed burials will be permitted as subsequent interments in existing gravesites for eligible family members. For those Veterans and families in the area who desire casketed interment or inurnment in a columbarium, the Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery in Elwood, Illinois, remains the Chicago area's full-service national cemetery.