It always seems strange to review a business that I definitely do not want to be customer of, but…read morefeel the need to say something about them. A close friend of me and The Doctor's had his dad's memorial here. Marsh Funeral Home itself looks more like a home or restaurant than a place to honor your loved ones passing. Not sure why, but guessing it was due to seeing the gazebo and the fact that is a wood frame building. There is a nice sized parking lot and what looked to be accessible street parking. On initial glance the overall appearance was one of decent looking, clean facility. We got there 30 minutes before the service and saw a separate room set up with food, drinks and coffee for the attendees. The Doctor and I stopped in to get a drink of water and to hang out, but we were unaware that the start time had been moved up 30 minutes. A gentleman with the home saw us in the room and kindly let us know that the service was starting. He was also the initial speaker, calling folks up to speak about our friend's dad. The room was set up nicely, but I will say this is the first time I have seen standing party table in a room. Because the family is Irish Catholic, my first thought was adult beverages were being serve...HAHAHAHAHA! But no, they were not. Guess they had the tables for people to stand around as there was no food or drink allowed in the room. The room was pretty big, guessing it could seat 200 without the tables being in there. The video montage was nice but wasn't sure if that was something the home did or the family, but it looked good all the same. There was a nice speaker and PA system in the room, although some folks did not use the mic, but we could still here them. Marsh also allows you to bring in your own AV equipment. There was a small monitor in the room set up for refreshments with a video on it. I assumed that it was theirs, but after the service, one of the family members came and disconnected it and took it to his car. The bathroom was old, but very clean. That gave away the age of the place, but it looked like was maintained, just needs to be update a bit. Not completely sure what the gazebo is used for, maybe events happen there when the weather is nice.

The staff was very conscientious and kind. They shared information about services and products…read moreavailable without being pushy or making us feel guilt. They gave us time and space to make difficult decisions.

Warren Funeral home helped me through planning a funeral, they were so available to help with…read moreanything we needed. I can't say enough about the staff. They are so kind and helpful. They helped with setting up picture boards, putting together a memory slide show, replying fast to all email correspondence and after the funeral sending my mom home with thank you cards, and all keepsakes. My family member that passed away lives in Gurnee so that's where the funeral was. Even out of town planning was easy here. When my dad passed away we looked at other funeral homes as well but this one was the best price as well. They even helped with the transfer of estate checklist and death certificates and where to mail them.

Awful just awful, we had the same issues as others. Their poorly constructed platform broke. Then…read morethey had the nerve to rush us as if they didnt just spend what seemed like forever trying to get the casket back in place after it tipped over on the faulty platform. Had our family not jumped into action to grab the casket it would have fell over completely. They blamed everyone but themselves for their incompetence. There was no apologies or compassion for what we all were experiencing. The only thing i heard was a loud mouth woman barking orders on how/where we should move the casket to allow them to fix the platform. And please spare me with the VERY rehearsed automated response. There is no way we would ever do business with you again!!

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!

Lakes Pet Crematory - I can't even begin to express my sincere gratitude. Our Boxer passed away in…read morethe middle of the night and we called as soon as they opened. We were told we could bring him in as soon as we were ready. When we arrived and were greeted at the door by Jo-Lynne who immediately gave us hugs and compassion. The way we were treated was amazing in the time when we needed compassion, caring, and empathy. She is truly where she is meant to be as an angel for those experiencing such grief and sadness. She told us that she would put him first on the list and she called us hours later to pick up his ashes and made paw prints for us and one for our daughter. We know we left our dog in the best possible hands he could have been in. Thank you so very much for your love and comfort during this difficult time for us. You truly are amazing.

If I could give Symonds Funeral home a 10 star review I would. Matthew went above and beyond to…read morehelp me coordinate my brother in law's funeral. At first we decided with the cremation process, days later decided to have a burial instead. Loosing someone is already tough as it is and planning a funeral is hard when we're grieving in the process. The "Flowers by Mateo" were absolutely beautiful. Everyone was amazed with them! Every detail of the service was just how we wanted. Matthew made suggestions, answered any questions we had, and addressed any concerns. The funeral home was very clean, elegant and spacious. I cannot thank Matthew enough for everything he did. This funeral home is definitely the best in the area, highly recommend it.

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.

If you're looking for compassion and empathy after losing a loved one, this is the place to go!…read moreWhen you walk in, it's warm and welcoming. Cathy is the owner and Carol is her right hand woman/manager. Like alot of us, we're not prepared for the end of our life or our loved ones. You might feel lost, confused and even befuddled. Cathy and Carol will 100% guide you properly and patiently. Saying "goodbye" to a loved one who's passed, is one of the hardest things humans have to go thru. Im still healing from the loss of my grandfather. It's been almost a year since l've been here and this is a long overdue review. One of the downfalls of loving someone so much is when they leave us, it's so much more painful and heartbreaking. Grief is love with nowhere to go. Drowning is an art of learning how to survive, be it in water or emotions. Northern Illinois Funeral Services helps you start the healing process. That's extremely invaluable for me. They say you get what you pay for, but here, they go above and beyond what's expected. Grateful for the two earth angels at Northern Illinois Funeral Service

Cathy and Reggie are professional, flexible and compassionate. They got the job done, despite last…read moreminute requests and changes. Cathy is available 24/7. There are many immediate decision that need to be made when a loved one passes. They knew exactly how to handle each evolving situation. Highly recommend.

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.

Their attention to details is amazing. Their compassion and their professionalism is beyond…read moremeasure. The cost for such a lovely, well kept facility, and wonderful service is right on point. It was a delight to hold my mom's memorial service there. I can't say enough good things about the Proko Funeral Home family. Compassion and professionalism at its best!

Stacy and the Proko team exceeded our expectations. I've never planned a funeral before. They made…read morethe process easy during a difficult time. They were quick to respond to questions and very respectful. The facilities are beautiful. It was a wonderful venue to honor dad.

Linden Funerals is the absolute best. Martin, the owner, is professional and honest. He made…read moreeverything for us memorable from the start to the end of the service. We were impressed by how he made us feel special and how he took care of our needs with such empathy and professionalism. The wonderful memories during this difficult time will never be forgotten. Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: We are an independent family owned and operated funeral and cremation service located in…read moreLibertyville. We offer affordable funeral and cremation services for families to honor their loved ones, whether you’re making your arrangements at time of need or in advance, our caring staff is here to walk with you through the journey every step of the way. For 25 years, our licensed funeral staff has provided care for grieving families with honor, dignity and compassion during the most difficult of times. We’re here to help you through the entire process by offering personalized funeral and cremation services as you honor your loved one and remember a life well lived. Sincerely, Martin Kvasnicka & Family