Now, I've stomped a lot of cemeteries in my day but there's just something...unusual...about this…read moreone. True that in it's day it was more like a park than a cemetery with its sprinkler system, well house, two seat outhouse and actual park donated by the Strang family. But the water dried up in 1940 and now the place has a sort of abandoned feel to it even though it's very much cared for. The well house and the outhouse make a creepy central feature, one unlike anything I've ever experienced in any cemetery before. Crumbling, rubble-strewn, abandoned, the well house is unbelievably scary in the fall when darkness falls early over the place. The Southern fence is caving in and I can't help but feel when I'm in there that the woods behind the cemetery want the two areas to merge. The graves date back to the 19th century and it's an excellent place to get a glimpse of Lake county history. It's just a few miles North of Gurnee and it's a place you simply have to visit when your up in Lake County. Caught a picture of an orb in there once that you can see on my blog, as well as a video tour of the cemetery and the creepy well house. Just go to http://gravestomper.blogspot.com/ and click on the Millburn Cemetery video. The orb picture is in the blog below it.

Rich with history. Peaceful place. Played taps there in memory of Veterans who lost their lives ito…read moresuicide.

Date of visit: October 21, 2022…read more I came to visit Peterson & Patch as that was where the funeral service for the family member of one of my employee's was being held. The facility, while a bit small, is very impressive as it is an old house built for a judge back in the 1800s. Because it's smaller, it's very cozy, so not ideal for a large-scale event, but if you are looking for a more intimate setting, Peterson & Patch is ideal. This service had a room set up for the eulogy service and a separate room where pictures were rotating on a slide show as well as a back room where coffee and/or snacks can be served. Hand sanitizer and tissue are readily available throughout the rooms of the funeral home. With a large number of out-of-state family unable to attend the service in person, staff had a livestream set up which I thought was a nice touch.

Very nice and efficient service in this difficult time. The director accommodated our family and…read morefriends as requested.

My father's arrangements were made here years ago by my mother and sister and they were very happy…read morewith the experience. My mother passed recently passed and had a pre-planned funeral here. Kate Kavouris, the funeral director, was outstanding. Professional, knowledgeable, caring, and emphatic. She handled everything and answered all my questions. I can't say enough good things about how she handled what was - to me - a very difficult, emotional situation. She made things go smoothly, which lowered my stress level considerably.

Such a good experience with Colonial. Everyone was so kind, compassionate and still professional…read more Maggie and Marie and Chris made everything so easy. I had to call a couple times to make changes and they were so accommodating to me. My husbands death was so unexpected and such a shock to me, but they walk you through everything, no rush and are truly so helpful. I would definitely recommend them to anyone having to go through a loved ones passing. Kathi S.

This was the most professional funeral service Ive ever attended. Everything was beyond…read moreexceptional from the time the mortician picked up the body from hospice to the entombment. Their keen sense to detail was unbelievable. The best funeral service provider in Lake County!!!! So grateful to them for providing a service at superb performance!!!

I would give a zero if I could. I ordered flowers on Friday and it said they would be delivered…read moretoday, the 20th before the funeral. No flowers arrived and no one called to say why. I had to call for them to tell me they didn't have any flowers to make it!! $120 they were planning to keep!! They haven't send any refund, an apology-NOTHING!! The service was awful and embarrassing. RUN BEFORE YOU GET SUCKED IN!!

I've become an expert in the last few years in funeral homes between ageing relatives and sudden…read moredeaths. I've dealt with funeral homes in three different states. Bradshaw and Range is by far the best. Mr. Bradshaw, the person with whom I worked, was sensitive, kind and responsive. I always felt that he was personally interested in making this difficult process as easy for me as possible. There are bigger funeral homes and fancier ones, but there is none better than Bradshaw and Range.

Strang Funeral Home - Antioch, IL…read more If I could give zero stars, I would. My family just experienced the worst possible treatment from this funeral home during one of the most devastating nights of our lives. When my wife's father passed away, Strang Funeral Home was contacted. Instead of compassion, respect, or professionalism, the director, David, spoke to my wife in an unprofessional, condescending, and extremely insensitive manner. Not to mention he sounded extremely drunk and calling her back multiple times just to be an asshole. Rather than offering comfort or guidance, he insulted the other crematory we had chosen, belittled their services, and made unnecessary, arrogant remarks that no grieving family should ever have to hear. He came across as careless, dismissive, and completely lacking in compassion at a time when compassion matters most. No family should have to endure this kind of treatment in their most vulnerable moments. Funerals are about dignity, respect, and care for both the deceased and their loved ones. Strang Funeral Home, and David in particular, demonstrated none of these values. I would strongly advise anyone looking for a funeral home to look elsewhere. There are plenty of professionals in this industry who understand empathy and compassion. Sadly, Strang Funeral Home is not one of them.

David Moore needs to go back to school, to learn some manners. My family had the misfortune of…read moreneeding Strang's services, when my mom passed away (she had funded plans already set with this funeral home). Both my brother and I live far from Antioch and had separate phone arrangements with Mr. Moore, and he was surprisingly very rude. My brother spoke with David first, and did not tell me how he was treated, initially. Then I called the number my brother gave me (David's cell phone...of course he wouldn't belittle people on the funeral home's landline). That man was so insulting! I was in complete shock. We wanted a simple, private viewing for mom, with a maximum of 10 family members & close friends (small family). David badgered me about the quantity of persons, demanding that I make sure there will be no more than 10 persons attending. While we were speaking, it felt like this man hated me, though we had never met. The next day, after I had spoken with my brother and shared notes, I called David again and asked him to order a floral arrangement for mom with an easel, since mom had allocated $150 in her pre-plans for flowers. Well, you would have thought I had asked him to jump off a cliff for me - he literally yelled at me for inconveniencing him. I was so upset with this man, and I had to drive to Wisconsin the following day, for the viewing and to finalize the arrangements...I barely slept because of how he treated me. Fortunately, David assured me that he would not be present at the funeral home when I arrived, and he wasn't. My mom was physically cared for by a professional director named Jason Flade. Jason handled both mom's care and me with compassion and dignity. He made sure the viewing room was set up tastefully, and did a great job presenting mom. Mom passed away last July, and David still has me upset, apparently. When I saw this Yelp review option, I knew writing one myself was literally my duty. To anyone reading this - even if your loved one has funded preplans with this funeral home, go somewhere else. You can have your pre-plans transferred elsewhere. That is something most people are not aware of, and I wish we would have, even though Jason himself was top notch.

Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult experiences, and planning a funeral can feel…read moreoverwhelming. From our very first meeting, Brian and the entire team at McMurrough Funeral Chapel treated my family with genuine compassion, patience, and professionalism. They guided us through every decision with care, never making us feel rushed or pressured, and helped us create a service that truly reflected my mother's life and legacy. Every detail was handled beautifully--from the visitation and funeral service to the coordination with the cemetery. Their communication was excellent, and they anticipated needs we didn't even know we had during such an emotional time. They allowed our family to focus on remembering and celebrating my mom instead of worrying about logistics. I am deeply grateful to Brian and everyone at McMurrough Funeral Chapel for their kindness, dignity, and exceptional service. They helped turn a very difficult time into a beautiful tribute to my mother. I recommend them without hesitation to any family looking for compassionate professionals who truly care.

My husband and I went to McMurrough Funeral Chapel to celebrate the life of a colleague and dear…read morefriend. The chapel has lots of parking and even an overflow lot across the street. The chapel is spacious with comfortable furniture to visit and share memories with friends and family. McMurrough Funeral Chapel is an inviting place and comes highly recommended.

We recently attended a memorial service at this funeral home. It has amply parking and plenty of…read morespace inside for a gathering. The staff we interacted with were great and super friendly and accommodating to various needs. They had great av to show slideshows along with microphones, and were there for the whole service. The only gripe I have is while the space is vast, and rather clean and inviting they only had 1 restroom stall for each gender. It made it rather uncomfortable when folks wanted to cry in peace but others needed to use the restroom. Overall, it is a beautiful funeral home and they were really accommodating to the elders who were there and had a hard time eating and walking.

Our mother's memorial service date couldn't be set immediately as one of her children wasn't well…read moreenough to attend. When we did set the date several months later, this funeral home refused to run the obituary with the date of the memorial as a current obituary they said "it was impossible due to their software". Her July/August obituary with the notice of her August memorial was "buried" back in the May obituaries. They need to do better if they want their website obituaries to be relevant.