I must first state that Yelp.com remains the best and most reliable place where the customer or…read moreclient can post their review both positive or negative. Both Facebook and Google reviews are geared towards protecting the business at the expense of legitimate complaints by hiding them in a sugar coated sea of fluff or removing them when you don't expect it, without notification. Recently, I attended a wake at Solan-Pruzin Funeral as I entered for the very first time, I was taken back how light and airy it was inside, so warm and inviting. Imagine that, a funeral home being inviting? Well, the staff on duty was very professional and quite friendly and willing to engage me in a conversation. When I entered the chapel area where the family was receiving guests, I was immediately drawn to the flowers. They were that beautiful and exquisitely done I thought for a minute I did them myself, down to the long flowing ribbons that added such grace and elegance. The family flowers, the end baskets and casket spray were just that stunning. You see, I've been a florist and owned my own shop in downtown Chicago for over 35 years, so I've been around. It's quite rare to see such fabulous design work in Northwest Indiana, at least so far. Most funeral homes know little or nothing about floral design but think they do. Wisely, Solan-Pruzin has identified an extraordinary talented florist with an exceptional eye that certainly will help to enhance this spacious and tastefully appointed funeral home as to set themselves apart from the competition. All this time, some of us may have thought the most prestigious funeral home was in Munster, Indiana. Think again! The best funeral home is Solan-Pruzin in Schererville, Indiana. If you're planning on checking out anytime soon, go with the very best! I highly recommend Solan-Pruzin Funeral Home!

Sort of tough to review a funeral home, but this one seemed very nice. We were only visiting a…read moredearly departed and we were not customers using the services but felt the premises were well-located, clean, and very serviceable inside. The rooms are deep and spacious so they can fit a lot of visitors inside. The location is great being just off Kennedy Avenue in Schererville, and the parking lot is nice and large so finding a spot is easy as pie. All in all this funeral home seems like an excellent place to utilize when you are in need of their services.

Rev. Jenkins is amazing. Spencer is very communicative. We were told the day before our father's…read moreservice that insurance was not covering the cost so we needed to pay out of pocket. That last-minute communication was unfortunate. The woman working with us to collect payment kept referring to "the machine" that was telling her the amount due. The numbers were not adding up. There was a small amount of a difference, less than $5, between what we were told and what she was asking for. It wasn't a big deal, but it was disheartening that there was not an explanation for this difference regardless of the amount. Their facilities are beautiful and they are professional in their approach. I would like to see the business move to update their payment system to avoid the challenges we experienced.

My mother's visitation and funeral were held at the Matteson location. The staff, from beginning to…read moreend was very professional and attentive to our concerns and questions. The facility is quite nice, with a repast room in the lower level. There was an issue with their media system during the visitation service the night before my mother's funeral service. The staff immediately sought a remedy until it could be repaired. And as promised, the following day, it was repaired.

We had to prepare a funeral long distance and couldn't have asked for a better team to help put…read morethis all together. Carrie was amazing and answered every question via email, text and/or phone call. I felt at every point that my father in law was in the best hands.

My father recently passed and my aunt searched around for something really close that had great…read morereviews and we found this place. I worked with Violet for my dads funeral. I would say she is one of nicest human beings I have ever met. I never once felt uncomfortable. She was soothing and had a kind and warm energy to her. She was charismatic and I can not stress enough so kind. In a very difficult time the last thing you want is to deal with anyone rude or unthoughtful and I was just blown away by the service we got here. She went above and beyond. She went through everything with us and made great suggestion and was great at explaining everything. And when I had to ID my father before cremation she took the time to put a little make up on him to make him look normal and I cannot express how much I deeply appreciate that. It's like I got to see my dad nice and peaceful one last time and I can never thank her enough for that. The thoughtfulness that was put behind that is so worth mentioning. And after the funeral she even made my mother and I little containers with dried flowers from the funeral and the stones we had. I mean just so much compassion and consideration for us. And I know she has to deal with grieving people all the time and it must be exhausting but for her to do the little things along with the big things made the difference for me. There was also a taller white male who worked with her and although I didn't see him often whenever I did he was kind, professional and great at his job as well. I would recommend this place to anyone. People like violet make things go by just a little smoother in such a terrible time and those people deserve all the recognition there is.

Connie Kuiper and all of his staff are the best in this business. I can never imagine using any…read moreother funeral home when needed.

I would highly recommend Hillside Funeral Home.The care that we received when my father passed away…read morewas outstanding. Connie Kuiper has been helping families get through one of the toughest stages of life for many years and it shows. His concern was for our family and not the bottom line. He did not take advantage of our grief, but helped us plan a beautiful funeral that my step mother could afford. Everyone we dealt with showed the same kindness and concern. They all made the process so much easier. You and your loved ones are in good hands at Hillside.

My mother in law passed away in MInnesota but the funeral was in Indiana. Dealing with two funeral…read morehomes was at times trying, but not because of Kish. Sally at Kish was totally on top of all the transfer details and thanks to her we did not have to deal with anything. She was extremely knowledgeable and helpful and made it easy for us. Everyone at Kish starting with Kevin were very caring and compassionate. Thanks also to Cindy, Steve and once again to Sally. The funeral home is beautiful and everything was done to perfection. We as a family highly recommend Kish. Thanks once again for making a difficult time bearable. Dennis, Carol and family

I needed to have my parents ashes separated so me and my siblings could each have some. I called…read morethem on my way out of town and ask if they could separate them (and I asked them ship them to me). The very pleasant woman on the other side said "come on by." On the way to the airport, I stopped at the funeral home. She asked if they had done my parents' funerals. I was a bit embarrassed and said "no, but they lived around the corner." After explaining what I wanted, she quickly separated the ashes into three containers and brought them back to me. I asked her what was the charge. She said "No charge. Happy to do it." I was blown away. I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting (a few $100 dollars maybe) but I wasn't expecting it for free. And that was it. I am so grateful to the kind people at Kish and if I sadly had another service to plan in the area, I would absolutely use them.

Absolutely would not go here. Not only is someone I know going through the ringer with this place…read more They demanded an amount of money within 24 hours. All I've heard about this funeral home is appalling all the while I'm dealing with another funeral home which had given us excellent care with a death in my own family and the service given to my friends and family by burns in Hobart was absolutely ridiculous. Shop around before you choose this place! No empathy and all about the money. Also I see plenty of not great reviews which speaks volumes in itself.

We have had pretty much all of our family through here. They have been nothing less than…read moreaccommodating, compassionate, and professional.

Terrible and small location with very limit parking. No…read morepriest to pray with family and the remembrance cards were simple and basic. U couldn't bring water or snacks for those attending services. I wouldn't recommend this pkace

We had services here for a friend. I have never encountered such rudeness to the family of a loved…read moreone in my life. Unbelievable!!!! We couldn't bring food in for over an hour because they were having a meeting. Apparently they didn't know they booked a funeral that day. There was a few crumbs on the floor (there was children there) we didn't have a chance to clean yet and the funeral director walks through and says it looks like people couldn't find there mouths.REALLY.!!!! I could go on about the rudeness it didn't end there but I will never go back to this place or recommend into any One absolutely terrible.I have to press a star for ratings and that's too much

My family have used Geisen's for as long as I've been alive as a funeral home of choice and we have…read morealso visited here more times than I personally care to count. They're the best though, always helpful, kind, and everything is always spotless. For sure one of the best funeral homes I've ever been in, I basically compare all others to this one.

While office work was efficient, the experience with viewing was exceptionally disappointing…read more Despite my providing a photo board early, my family member didn't appear normal with his mouth stretched. His skin was actually gray-without color- and had gray blotches on his cheeks. It didn't look like him. A rosary was added without permission. Family members were not allowed to enter at the beginning of the viewing until the person who made arrangements arrived. The ordered food through Geisen was there but not opened for guests, who were unsure if it was for them or was to be taken back to the house. Guests also had trouble finding the guest book to sign as it was placed behind an open door. The person in charge continues to be there and though she was apologetic, her leadership for the experience doesn't replace the experience which should have been a different one for a grieving family.