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.

Ah.... St. Michael's Cemetery... how it brings back the memories…read more... This is usually a nice, quiet cemetery - with a little effort you can block out the roar of traffic ripping down Rt. 30 As you walk, the earth here is powdery and loose, so very soft and muffling all footsteps. The graves are laid out in fairly neat little rows, and some of the headstones are actually quite old for this part of Indiana - dating back to the 1880's. Quite a few of the monuments are obelisks, some rounded and old, a few are of nearly shapeless lambs. A creepy faux - cave masoleum is here too. If you go up to it, look through the dusty bars, you will see a plaster figure of Jebus kneeling. Further inside, on display, is a casket of some long dead priest. There's a religious grotto here also, across the parking lot from the old church. Here, the virgin Mary is locked up behind bars, her paint chipping. Some times candles or offerings are left down there.... Mainly I just remember my school day's at St. Mike's when we'd kick the dodge balls into that grotto at recess and then sneaked down there to get freaked out while retrieving the ball. It's a wistful kind of feeling, this cemetery, and a fun place to play "Ghost in the Graveyard"

Our Mom was an out of state burial from California.Paul and his staff have been…read moreexceptional.Communication was excellent throughout. In a time of grieving we felt we were treated in a kind compassionate manner.Thank you.

I have never been more disappointed with a funeral home as I am with Chapel Lawn. They put us in…read morethe chapel when we requested a memorial not a church service. The deceased name was spelled wrong on entry to the chapel. The slide show of photos inside chapel did not work. When picking up the flowers they were giving us the wrong ones and last but not least the fingerprint necklace ordered with no engraving has yet to be received and the service was June 15, 2023. It is now September 7th. It's the salespersons fault and she knows it. Don't go there. They are way too busy maybe with not enough personnel to keep things straight.

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.

I'm very disappointed at this place my grandma was buried here felt like we were buying a used car…read more We were there like 4 hours then we didnt go through with them with flowers we went with our florist they threw out the flowers right away wasn't even 24 hours old when we pulled to her grave site felt like no one cares about her the grave looked very sad

From the owner: Celebrating each life like no other…read more Each one of us is unique with our own story to tell. As North America's largest provider of funeral, cremation and cemetery services, Dignity Memorial professionals excel at helping families create meaningful tributes that truly celebrate the lives of the individuals they represent.With an extensive network of more than 2,000 locations throughout the U.S., Canada and Puerto Rico, Dignity Memorial providers offer families personalized services and advanced-planning options to meet any need. From the simple to the extraordinary, your Dignity Memorial professionals are here to see that your special story is told.

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.

My loved one has been entombed and her memorial plaque installed on her crypt, I can tell you with…read moreall my heart, I would never recommend Kish Funeral Home to anyone ever again. I waited until every detail was complete to safely speak my mind. I strongly felt my trust was violated. Comments were made to me during the meeting that were unwarranted and left me confused as to why they were even said to me while making funeral arrangements. My one brief encounter with the owner of the funeral home was when he came in the room as we were placing flowers around the casket and I said everything looks good. The owner of Kish Funeral Home exclaimed "this isn't our first time at the rodeo." I found this to be a very insensitive and crass comment to make in light of the loss and grief we were feeling. No signs of empathy or a genuine handshake from a business man who owns a prominent funeral home in town. I was told that our funeral was the worst they have had in the 10 years they were in business. I was shocked that this was stated to me because I did not encounter any incident or cause any problems for the funeral home or their representatives, but when I questioned the remark 3 times, they refused to answer or apologize. During this very sensitive time, I found this comment insulting and injurious to my good character. Funeral homes should never advocate for familial unity when there was none prior to the passing of the decedent. Funeral homes shouldn't pass judgement, exhibit favoritism or discriminate based on status or title even though the deceased resided in the Cobblestones. Mourners certainly will take note of bossy and rude representatives of Kish Funeral Home during the wake and tell me later how they felt. Once your funeral is a sure thing, their next goal is securing the next wake. You can get everything right but if you violate a family's trust by overstepping your place and bounds, you lose everything. Trust is everything to a family when selecting a funeral home. Unfortunately, it is not easy to grab your deceased loved one and walk out the front door once arrangements have been made. Kish Funeral Home lost on all counts.

We have great experiences with Fagen-Miller. We went through them when my grandparents died and…read morethey were really great and treated us like family. It was really nice to deal with them at a difficult time because they made it easy.

From the owner: When You Need Help Most…read more Fagen-Miller Funeral Homes in Highland, IN, is here when you need us the most. We provide the comforting services that are needed to help you through this difficult time. Since 1896, families from all over Northwest Indiana have reached out to our family to provide the services they need to honor the memory of their loved ones.Our home also offers:* Pre-planning options* Interment services* Cremation services* Memorial services* Burial vaults* Caskets and urnsFagen-Miller Funeral Home has been family owned and operated since 1896. Our funeral directors are experienced professionals that are devoted to helping you honor the memory of your loved ones. We are committed in bringing you the soothing experience during this difficult time. We will make sure that everything from the flowers to the media presentations to the selection of the casket completes your vision of honor.Call Fagen-Miller Funeral Homes today to make your arrangement.

Tough to review a funeral home, but it is a fact of life. This was a nice home ... could have used…read morea bit more room in the entrance way ... but all-in-all was a nice venue for seeing your loved ones. We were a bit jammed upon entering to view a loved one who had been pretty popular, but the funeral home did what it could to move people through. Nice location and the staff were very helpful. No complaints - and located near Crown Point/Munster area right off Indianapolis Avenue. Parking lot is pretty small, so you may want to go early.

The folks at Elmwood Chapel were of tremendous help during our recent time of need. They handled a…read moreprearranged funeral for an elderly relative, and when the time came, everything went smoothly. Jim and Bill were very professional, and anticipated our every need. They are highly recommended!