Having to plan arrangements for a loved one is probably one of the most difficult things to do . My…read morefamily and I had our first experience, it was emotional to say the least. However, we were blessed to have the staff be as understanding, empathic and helpful during this difficult time. They did a beautiful job with the viewing and my family and I received the closure we needed. Thank you!

My mom passed away back in December 2006. I was pushed by…read morethe nursing home nurse to "get her outta, shes gonna start smelling". This was just before smart phones were out so I used a phone book and Theis Gorski was the one place that answered and said they'd send someone over. If I remember right a guy named Steve (with loads of dandruff on his dark suit) showed up. I remember it being a father/son business and my dealing were with the father, again I think his name was Shawn. He was very nice and knew nothing about how to go about things. He was patient and calm which help me with my grief. My mom was to sent outta state to be buried by her mother out East. They made all arrangements. They made my look wonderful. If I'm still in Cho when I die I hope to go this place. Couldn't have asked for nicer ppl. All places like this I'm assuming are nice but possibly not...I just don't know. It might be petty but I took out 1 star bc when I saw my mom there was a visible hole in the side of her neck and that memory has always stayed with me Overall I WOULD recommend this place....hope the same ppl are still working here.

In my line of work, I have had to deal with funeral homes quite a bit. Lakeview Funeral Home is by…read morefar the superior funeral home in the Chicagoland area who will treat you with the grace, sensitivity and respect that you need and the one that you lost deserves. No one's mind is in the right place when they have lost someone they love but with the staff at Lakeview (and big shout out to Willie Rodriguez who is my go to point of contact), what you forget, they will remember for you and they take care of everything so you can really focus on saying goodbye.

I am giving Andrea Estrada@ Lakeview Funeral Home a 5-star rating,…read moreThe Japanese American community has been doing business with Lakeview since Hiro Masumoto was a funeral director. They support the JA community so when I needed assistance, I went to Lakeview Funeral home. The old adage, one hand washes the other. Andrea is thorough, business minded and caring at the same time. Never dismissive. I did not choose a funeral service that was high priced. And to her credit Andrea did not try to sell me one. I believe that no matter what the funeral service price is, she would give you the same attentive, caring treatment. My phone calls are answered quickly, email questions answered promptly. I recommend Lakeview Funeral Home. When I walk into Lakeview the first person, I usually see is William Rodriguez, who always greeted me with a smile, how you doing? and directed me to where I needed to go.

Rago Brothers provided compassionate, efficient, and reasonably priced service. The front office…read morewas knowledgeable and was always able to answer my questions.

Our family is beyond grateful for Rago Brothers Funeral Home. Joe and his family are incredibly…read morecompassionate and empathetic. They made the process painless while allowing us a moment to grieve. I would absolutely recommend Rago Brothers.

Can only say good things about Northlake Funeral Home and Leonard. Professional, responsive, kind,…read morecaring, respectful and calming presence. Along with fair market pricing and beautiful floral arrangement contacts, we highly recommend them. Leonard is exceptional at what he does.

Leonard & Paulina went above & beyond for my daughter & I. I couldn't of asked for a better funeral…read moreservice for our loved one Mr. Luis Perez. During this difficult time, your kindness didn't go unrecognized. Thank you from the bottom of my heart. Everything looked so beautiful. You both are truly amazing. God Bless! Highly recommend.. very sincere & professional. 5 Star!!

Great Funeral Home that I recently visited. Last time I was here it was over 10 years ago. The…read moreservice provided here for a friend of mine that recently passed away was above and beyond. Great levels of hospitality and it is a warm, inviting environment. What I do recommend that I think is the major issue here is that if you know that the person has a large family please carpool over here because parking is limited and I had to see people park half a mile away or across the street to make their way into the funeral home.

Our family will be forever grateful to Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium for the…read moreextraordinary care and compassion they showed us during the most difficult time of our lives. Losing someone you love is never easy, but the way they guided us through every step brought comfort when we needed it most. From the very first conversation, Bogdan Gal treated us not just as clients, but as family. His kindness, patience, and genuine empathy meant more than words can express. He handled every detail of the arrangements for Joanna Bednarz's funeral with the utmost dignity and respect. The service was truly beautiful -- thoughtful, elegant, and perfectly reflective of Joanna's life and spirit. Bogdan's steady guidance helped us feel supported and reassured through every decision. We are also deeply thankful to Renia, whose warmth and understanding comforted us from the moment we walked through the doors. She was incredibly organized, responsive, and gentle in every interaction, making a painful process feel a little less overwhelming. A heartfelt thank you as well to Donna and the entire staff. Every single person we encountered showed compassion, professionalism, and sincere care. Their attention to detail and quiet support during the service did not go unnoticed. They created an atmosphere of peace and respect that allowed our family to grieve, remember, and honor Joanna in the most meaningful way. In a time filled with sorrow, Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium provided light, comfort, and dignity. We will never forget the beautiful service they created for Joanna or the compassion they showed our family. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us say goodbye with love and grace. May God Bless you all, Bednarz Family

As long-time residents of the Villa Park and Elmhurst area, our family has trusted Steuerle Funeral…read moreHome with several services over the years. When it came time to honor our mother, we weren't sure whether the new building and ownership would provide the same level of care we had come to expect. Any uncertainty disappeared the moment we met Ema, the funeral director, and Toni, the office manager. The space is bright, modern, and beautifully designed while still feeling warm and deeply comforting. More importantly, Ema and Toni guided us through every step with compassion, professionalism, and remarkable attention. They executed countless moving pieces on a very short timeline with grace and precision, exceeding even our highest expectations. One of the most touching moments was discovering a special gift they created to honor two of our mother's hobbies, a gesture inspired simply by reading her obituary. That level of thoughtfulness speaks volumes about the kind of people they are and the care they bring to their work. During one of life's most difficult moments, Steuerle Funeral Home provided steadiness, dignity, and heartfelt support. My family and I recommend them without hesitation to anyone seeking a funeral home that leads with compassion and handles every detail with extraordinary care.

Ok so, my Dad is dead. Not just regular dead... the kind of dead that leaves everyone either in…read moreutter shock or in a horrified recoil type of reaction and the extra kicker is that I live over 2000 miles away from everyone in my family and somehow I'm the only one sane enough to put together this whole post-life thing for the one person who was MY person in life. It's ok. I mean it's not "okay". At all. But, it is... what it is (hate that phrase) and it really is as bad as you think. But it's worth finding a place with people who are honest and well-versed in these things to help you carry the weight of grief and won't pounce at your disadvantage. Several years ago I was involved in a rather turbulent argument with a local funeral home (not this one) and because of that we could no longer use them (and just for the record, the only way I would go back there is *literally* over my dead body) and because I was the person who was engaged in the battle with them (supported by my Dad, though), when my Dad, aka my favorite person to ever exist took his life, I was the person tasked with finding a new family funeral home and planning all the arrangements. My best friend's mom helped me find Steuerle as she'd gone to high school with Hank, the owner, and his wife, about 45+ years ago and they'd kept in touch and I'd also been here on several occasions for funerals as I grew up in this town and my grandma (my Dad's mom) lives about a mile from here so I figured it was a good central location for most and while it is on the older side and not fancy at all, it would do just fine for my Dad, whose wishes were clear that he didn't care what we did as long as he was cremated. When I was a kid he'd say he didn't care if we threw him in the trash, just get his body cremated first. I loved his dark humor... of course, I didn't know at the time how soon I'd have to access that information. Hank and Brian helped me from beginning to end and even let me conference in from across the country while my poor mother sat in shock and signed where I told her. They were not only kind and compassionate but they made us feel like we were family that they just hadn't seen in a while. The whole process was something that seemed daunting at first, from having conversations with the county coroner to city detectives, and then of course, the part where you're warned your whole life that the funeral is where you're really taken for your money and emotions, but that wasn't the case here. They walked me through everything and all our options. They were frank yet compassionate and didn't question or push through any of my decisions, based on what I thought would be a safe compromise between my Dad's wishes and my families emotional needs. There's a small parking lot and plenty of street parking as well as a divey dive bar (Ardmore Lounge) right next door if you need to pop out for a noble drink. It's not a huge place and there's only one room for a service but I like that you're not at a place where multiple services are happening at once. The place is the opposite of modern and for as many funerals as I've attended here, the thing that sticks out the second most are the worldly (and maybe a bit homely) ceramic dolls in the back glass cases (not my fave but boy will I never forget them), and the thing that sticks out the most is the hometown comfort and blue-collar nature of the place. It's not for everyone, but it was for us and while my Dad may have rolling over in his proverbial grave over our insistence of having a to-do over him, it meant so much to have this space that was able to welcome our friends and loved ones and our family. Oh! And the one last major favor they allowed us since there were two days where they weren't booked after my Dad's service, was that we were able to leave a lot of the floral arrangements there so we could come back in trips since we were not prepared for the amount that people would send. That was a huge relief for me who was in town without a car and having to borrow what I could from family to take trips back and forth to grab everything and donate. Life is hard for everyone and losing someone you love (more than anything in the entire world x infinity) certainly doesn't help that, but one thing that matters and makes a difference is when people show up. Especially when those people are strangers. I can't thank Steuerle enough for working with us to honor my Dad and give us a place for so many people who were previously strangers to become family. ps- hug your Dad(s) if you got 'em.

Not the usual place you'll see reviewed on Yelp, but at some point in everyone's life, you need to…read morefind one. We're pleased to say that we found an absolutely exceptional one when my dad passed away. We've had prior dealings with this funeral home, as it was the same place where my wife's grandmother and her father had their wake years ago. Schielka has been a recognized place on the far NW side of Chicago for a long time, serving the community in the O-streets and P-streets on the edge of the city. While Cumberland Chapels in Norridge is bigger and seemingly more popular, Schielka is a smaller yet more suitable venue, especially for a small family like ours who did not need to pay a premium for a large facility that can accommodate hundreds of visitors. Schielka has several chapels, divided by removable curtain-style wall partitions, which can be expanded into a larger room if needed. Bob, the funeral director was a pleasure to deal with. We first met him last July, since my dad was in hospice and at end stage Parkinson's. My mom and I pre-selected the casket and set up the preliminary details since we knew we would need to do this sooner or later. We told him about my dad's personal background he needed to make a newspaper obituary as well as our church of choice and some of the basic requests for the ceremony. When time came to set the day and time for the wake, Bob was both compassionate and helpful in arranging the details, a true professional for a very difficult job. He helped us with everything from filing the death certificate paperwork to the choice of printed cards we were going to give out with my dad's name on back and a prayer. My family was impressed with the embalming work too. In his final days, my dad's face shrunk and his temples sagged inward. He was chewing his lips and they were bloodied and damaged badly. Using a photo from the 1990s I furnished, Bob was able to make my dad look natural, and about 10 years younger, as if there was nothing wrong with him. We appreciated all the attention to details Bob gave and would recommend Schielka to anyone.

I can't say enough about the support, comfort, and care we received during a heartbreaking time in…read moreour lives. Bob treated us like family. Everyone at Schielka was so very kind and above and beyond. so many changes came up and Bob just guided us through. He was a backbone when needed it and understanding. He took soooo many calls day and night and again we were treated like family. This place is exceptional! Bob is exceptional. From the bottom of my heart, thank you! God bless you as you sure do bless others!!!!!!! xoxoxoxo Patti G

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.