yall actually suck. couldnt even get the burial location of my mother that yall crematedread more

We had a Celebration of Life visitation with a prayer service for my brother-in-law's urn at the…read moreLake Zurich location. The funeral home was lovely and beautifully appointed. Light and bright, yet with cozy groupings that featured comfortable couches, armchairs, and side tables. There were gorgeous curtain treatments, classical light fixtures, and plenty of seating for mourners. The bathrooms were immaculate with an elegant floral arrangement. The lounge area provided everything that family and mourners would need for a break--coffee, tea, bottled water, and a selection of soda. Even napkins and paper plates, which we had forgotten to bring, were available. There was a large table with a generous amount of chairs for gathering together. Plentiful tissue boxes were placed throughout. Every detail was thought of and provided for the care of those who were grieving. The attendants, Deanna Moran and Patricia Sanchez, went above and beyond. They warmly greeted the family when we arrived and assisted in providing the risers for the floral arrangements that we brought. We were shown where everything was located in the building (bathroom, lounge, lounge supplies). They were attentive and caring, making certain that the entire event went smoothly from start to finish. Their compassion and sympathy embraced us, helping us to find closure during this difficult time.

I would not buy any final expense insurance from them! My father visited them 17 months before his…read moredeath to make arrangements for my mother and himself. He was always meticulously trying to care for his family, and was always organized and and prepared for everything. He wanted to make sure that things would be seamless when he passed so he would not be any burden to his wife and children. Everything went smoothly at his passing concerning his estate except with the funeral plans he made. Davenport did not inform us about his policy for the funeral until after he was buried. None of his final wishes were honored as a result. Davenport has been very unsympathetic. I have retained an attorney.

There comes a time in all of our lives when we must go through the painful process of completing…read morefuneral arrangements for our loved ones. It's something that is as difficult and expensive to manage in a complex civilization as is any when numerous entities must be confronted and "checked off" in the recourse of a life's end. Countless details must be addressed and it can put an incredible amount of stress on family survivors if they are not prepared for the inevitable. Fortunately, we were prepared and Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory were with us every step of the way. Knowing it was but a matter of time, they were contracted and entrusted with the task based on what we learned of them through references, ads, their website and face-to-face meetings. They took care of everything. In business since 1863, this family-owned and operated company eased all of our burdens and made the whole difficult process as easy as was possible under the circumstances. From family notifications, to ceremonies and final interment, they handled everything with personalized care, consideration and professionalism. No one wants to go through this but when you do, you'd want people like the Davenport family there to help. You may Rest in Peace. - Afterglow - "I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done."

Kind patient with us and caring. She explained everything very well and took…read moreHer time not to rush us. Andrea was the one helping us. Lots of choices and a nice layout of the space in the building. They treat you well. Small parking lot but ample parking close by

Update- Jack and Lisa Davenport commented on me being "handsomely compensated". I am personally…read morenot sure what is meant by that statement. The estate sought $10k (the value of the ringS) to have them remade. A little over $5k was received. Maybe they are referring to what they had to pay their lawyers to protect the business status and tire out our family when we tried to collect the full amount? It is unclear. They would need to provide that information. But thank you for the traumatic experience , money cannot "handsomely compensate" that pain away. New ringS will not bring back the generational sentiment they represented to me. This is also the first official apology and accountability I have received from the funeral home outside of the disruption at the service. At the end of the day, in my opinion, this is a business that needs to protect their business. I am another "customer" whose mom's body the business was processing as quick as they could to fit more business in. The response mentioned about being human - I feel they forget their customer's are human. I feel they forget their "inventory" was someone's mother, grandmother, daughter, and sister. In my experience, that was made clear. ----------- The funeral home cremated my mom's rings by accident when cremating her. It makes me question how her remains were handled. I was then followed around and watched at the church by the owner and someone else from the funeral home for the entire service. If I had to guess it seemed they were fearful that we would be talking about the incident with others at the service. They also kept trying to force interaction with myself and 3yr old daughter (who clearly did not want to talk to two strange men). At one point, I was even cornered by the owner DURING the service discussing what had happened after we specifically said we did not want to discuss it during the service. The aftermath in dealing with them was completely unprofessional and traumatic for me. There is something off going on there.

Husband and Wife company, very proffessional, super friendly. I highly recommend them. I had them…read morecremate by two babies. (cats) process was easy and fast. The place is beautiful; they offer many options for your dead one's ashes. Convenient hours. And they are very responsive. Will continue to use their services.

If you want to give your person or pet gentle and compassionate aftercare and make a difference for…read moreour planet -- work with Cremation by Water. You will be so glad you did. Philip is one of the nicest professionals I've ever met. I'm so glad we made this choice.

I often look for reviews here on Yelp, but today I feel it is important to leave one myself. Mat…read moreis a wonderful funeral director. He took care of us after my father's passing with such kindness and grace. He was very professional, sincere and caring. My dad looked very good and the large picture Mat made was amazing. The facility is beautiful, and everything was perfect, down to the smallest detail. We even received compliments on the obituary that Mat put together.

We entrusted Ringa Funeral Home with arrangements after my father passed away, and they were…read moreexceptional. Andrew Ringa was compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. He accommodated all of our requests and treated our family with dignity and respect throughout the entire process. In such a difficult time, he truly made things easier for us. Ringa has been a longtime neighbor to our family in Long Lake, but I have no doubt they provide the same level of care and professionalism to every family they serve. Highly recommend without hesitation.

Andrew Ringa gifted our family with a profound sense of peace and direction during a difficult…read moretime. There are so many moving pieces and details that need to be coordinated in a very short amount of time and Andrew handled everything with exceptional class and care. He was also a few steps ahead of us at all times, anticipating our needs. When the pastor did not come to the cemetery with us, and we were left without a final reading before laying our loved one to rest, Andrew stepped in seamlessly. He had already chosen a reading based on a meeting he had with our loved one before she passed. His choice was perfect and deeply meaningful. Additionally, her hair and makeup were done in a very natural way that captured her essence, bringing comfort to our family. Ringa went way above and beyond by accommodating our loved one's last wishes and it made the farewell special and memorable for our family. It was truly a privilege working with Andrew and his Team.

Thank you for allowing my uncles's urn to be buried on top of my other uncle. Rest in Paradise…read more Stephen C. Filip and James. C. Skow.

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.

Very helpful and responded quickly when a partner firm from Wisconsin needed assistance. Excellent…read moreservice and very easy to work with. Highly recommend.

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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!