I've been by St. Adalbert many a time, in Niles right by several major roads. St. Adelbert is quite…read morelarge--in fact, there's a road that separates the east and west sections of the cemetery. It was established as a Polish cemetery in 1872. There are multiple former congressmen buried here, including Dan Rostenkowski, whose fall from grace was legendary in this area. Also found here in Section Two of the cemetery (in the east section, to the south of the entrance) is the tomb of George Halas, the founder of the Chicago Bears. I'm not from Chicago and not a football fan, least of all a Bears fan, but I found it interesting for the very large impact he had in the Chicago region. One thing I found really interesting at St. Adalbert is the number of really well-kept mausoleums. There were dozens that were built in the early 20th century that had windows that were recently cleaned, and you could see the art glass in the back wall of the structure clearly through the door. It was really interesting to see these ones that seem so carefully maintained after all these years.

I'm the weirdo that loves walking through cemeteries…read more There, I said it. Moving on... My love for graveyard wanderings was sparked long before I became a 'regular' here, but this is the place where I was able to indulge in it on a regular basis. I lived across the street from this cemetery for about a year and a half after college (in my grandmother's house, so I grew up coming near here anyway) and was convinced ghosts would walk over and visit me. Despite the [lack of] friendly spirits, I'd visit often by walking in through an open gate in the fence (the house was across the street from the 'back' of the cemetery) or riding my bike around to the front entrance. I often took photos there. So why do I love this place? - The mausoleum is peaceful and has a lovely walkway. - Some uniquely carved stones. - Lots of history. I love learning about people. - One creepy, partially open (!?) grave. - It's very large. - It's a nice, quiet cemetery in a quiet part of town. - This is very sad actually, but there is a section reserved for babies and children. There's always a lot of stuffed animals and toys there. I think it's sweet they have a separate section. - I'm usually not the only one walking around for pleasure. I've seen people bike, jog, and walk their dogs on the paths and streets within the cemetery. Nostalgia is the reason I am writing this review. I miss walking through it.

Malec and Sons did a good job with the funeral plans. Be aware, outside food is not allowed into…read morethe break room for visitors and family! Malec tries to sell you a package they offer! If you do not take the package, any food that visitors bring in is not allowed to be offered. My friends were embarrassed by this policy re food and beverages for use in the break room. The family was embarrassed too. Not in the chapel itself. Shame on Malec. In a time of sorrow. Colonial -Wojciechowski , 6250 N. Milwaukee Ave, a few blocks north does not have this policy! Beaware and plan accordingly.

My family and I came to Malec & Sons Funeral home after the tragic and sudden loss of my brother…read more We didn't want to be there as most don't after a loved one passes. We met with Mr. Peter Rago, and from the very beginning, he was so supportive, kind, considerate, professional, and knowledgeable. Peter went above and beyond, and we just knew that we were in great hands throughout the entire process. He checked in, was always available for questions, changes, etc, worked with us to accommodate our needs, and there was an overall comfort that came with working with Peter and the rest of the staff at Malec. When it came to the arrangements, he made sure everything ran smoothly. I cannot say enough good things about Peter and everyone at Malec. I highly recommend them. -Erin F.

Al and his team are absolutely wonderful. Caring, compassionate, helpful are just a few words to…read moredescribe the wonderful staff here. After witnessing an absolutely horrible funeral home before this, we found Colonial Wojciechowski. Their friendly demeanor and compassion were the first things we noticed. The space is beautiful, a lot lighter and open than most Chicago funeral homes. The dining area is modern and beautiful. The staff on the day of our visitation were incredibly helpful including helping with all the food prep in the dining area. All our guests said how welcoming the staff was when they entered as well. Al also helped us separating ashes for us and family after the service. Thank you so much for all you did for our family.

I had such a great experience working with Colonial. The staff was amazing and really took the time…read moreto work out all of the details for me. Let me preface this with the fact that my Great Uncle had made pre-arrangements with another funeral home... which closed a few years back (he was 94 at the time and living in a nursing home). As his Power of Attorney, I was put in the position to have to redo everything. Colonial was fantastic with helping me through all of the details. They were able to review what the previous funeral home had arranged and were able to match everything working within the costs that were preset. When I left after that initial meeting, I felt that everything was in good hands. Fast forward, a few years later when I received the call that my Great Uncle had passed, Colonial really stepped up. Al and his staff are extremely professional and I can't thank them enough for all they did.

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.

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.

We recently used their services. They went above and beyond with being helpful in our time of…read moresorrow. I highly recommend using them for your loved ones.

Took very good care of me and my family at a very difficult time. Empathetic and thoughtful service.read more

My neighbor of many years passed away. He was a great man an old world gentleman to the end and I…read morefelt like I needed to go pay my respects. He and his wife were the among the first people in Forest Glen when they moved here in 1945. Much of this area was just prairie & grasslands when they moved in. He told me that many of the roads were gravel. He & his wife had been married 67 years and were always contributing to the neighborhood. Smith-Corcoran did a good job sending off a pillar of our Neighborhood, a great neighbor & person. He will be missed. Martin and his wife are old world Europeans w/a work ethic unlike most people. They were both members of Queen of All Saints. I use to see them on the Sunday's that I attended church. Great people w/a fitting send off @ Smith Corcoran & QAS. There were a great number of people from the neighborhood that came to pay their respects to Martin

My family and I had a wonderful experience working with Kolbus-May. From start to finish, the…read morecoordination, visitation, and funeral services for my father were nothing short of seamless and perfect. Michael, Karen, and Laura were caring, warm, diligent, compassionate, thorough, honest, accommodating, and thoughtful people. They went above and beyond to ensure that my father's services were smoothly executed, incorporating personal touches from a lens of cultural sensitivity, while commemorating my father's life and the things that he truly loved as an individual. I highly recommend them.

I cannot express how amazing everyone at Kolbus has been to my family. We have held multiple family…read morevisitations there and the team has everything covered, are always one step ahead and are incredibly caring and compassionate.

Out of business. Running an estate sale. Going to be knocked down for residential property.read more

The staff at Suerth made a difficult time much easier to manage and handle. any requests were…read moreimmediately addressed and taken care of in a better than timely manner. Very easy to work with pre-memorial service and also post service. I highly recommend their services.

They did a great job with my Dad's funeral. Even with All the covid restrictions, they helped us…read morefigure everything out and coordinated with church and cemetery to make everything go smoothly. John and Mark did a great job and were on top of everything. They did a great job on making my dad look natural and getting us everything we needed. Thanks to the team at Skaja.

The staff here is friendlier than any other funeral home staff I've ever encountered. For a…read moreCatholic funeral or any other I would highly recommend them. Their rooms are beautiful, rather large, and smell lovely. They have rooms off to the side for privacy with comfortable chairs and sofas in them. Their funeral services offered went flawlessly and they have a basement where you can put food for your guests attending your wake. They section it off if they have several wakes that day/night and label it so each group knows what food to take. They have a very large parking lot and are very reasonably priced. Especially when young kids are mourning the loss of a loved one this is a nice place with people who work there who do not seem to have their nose up in the air or to be curt with children.

We attended a friends funeral here. There was plenty of parking, the facilities were immaculate.read more

Great caring and empathetic service. The whole team was patient and kind at an incredibly…read morechallenging time for our family. No one ever is ready to or wants to experience loss. The whole Simkins team made us feel like family as they planned our services. We're forever grateful for your care.