Lakes Pet Crematory - I can't even begin to express my sincere gratitude. Our Boxer passed away in…read morethe middle of the night and we called as soon as they opened. We were told we could bring him in as soon as we were ready. When we arrived and were greeted at the door by Jo-Lynne who immediately gave us hugs and compassion. The way we were treated was amazing in the time when we needed compassion, caring, and empathy. She is truly where she is meant to be as an angel for those experiencing such grief and sadness. She told us that she would put him first on the list and she called us hours later to pick up his ashes and made paw prints for us and one for our daughter. We know we left our dog in the best possible hands he could have been in. Thank you so very much for your love and comfort during this difficult time for us. You truly are amazing.

If I could give Symonds Funeral home a 10 star review I would. Matthew went above and beyond to…read morehelp me coordinate my brother in law's funeral. At first we decided with the cremation process, days later decided to have a burial instead. Loosing someone is already tough as it is and planning a funeral is hard when we're grieving in the process. The "Flowers by Mateo" were absolutely beautiful. Everyone was amazed with them! Every detail of the service was just how we wanted. Matthew made suggestions, answered any questions we had, and addressed any concerns. The funeral home was very clean, elegant and spacious. I cannot thank Matthew enough for everything he did. This funeral home is definitely the best in the area, highly recommend it.

Linden Funerals is the absolute best. Martin, the owner, is professional and honest. He made…read moreeverything for us memorable from the start to the end of the service. We were impressed by how he made us feel special and how he took care of our needs with such empathy and professionalism. The wonderful memories during this difficult time will never be forgotten. Highly recommend!!!

From the owner: We are an independent family owned and operated funeral and cremation service located in…read moreLibertyville. We offer affordable funeral and cremation services for families to honor their loved ones, whether you’re making your arrangements at time of need or in advance, our caring staff is here to walk with you through the journey every step of the way. For 25 years, our licensed funeral staff has provided care for grieving families with honor, dignity and compassion during the most difficult of times. We’re here to help you through the entire process by offering personalized funeral and cremation services as you honor your loved one and remember a life well lived. Sincerely, Martin Kvasnicka & Family

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.

This is MJ who isn't an official therapy dog to my knowledge, but he sure acted as one! I came with…read moremy sister to pick up her bearded dragon Spike, and MJ helped make the whole process better! The people that work here are the best and I recommend them all around Lake County! They make a difficult and traumatic process easier than other crematoriums we've gone to in the past. 10/10 will always come here!

I've dreaded the inevitable experience of losing my little Stella (French Bulldog) for more than a…read moredecade. As her health declined over the last year, the thought of arranging her cremation felt overwhelming. When the day finally came, I was helped by JoLynne, and I don't have enough words for the kindness she showed. She help me immensely at a time I really needed it as I was barely holding myself together and made me feel understood instead of alone. She handled every detail with compassion and professionalism, and she took care of things that would have otherwise haunted me for years to come. I will always be grateful for that. If you're reading this because you're facing the same pain, please know you're in the right place. They treated Stella with dignity, and they treated me with a level of humanity I didn't know to hope for, and that I'll never forget. For anyone interested, I've included a link to a short tribute video to Stella: https://1drv.ms/f/c/49e50513ec12e9a9/IgDFbsDzA8QZQ4TXgE158W8mAXms2k5-A52XcgrA2fy0FWU

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.

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.

It always seems strange to review a business that I definitely do not want to be customer of, but…read morefeel the need to say something about them. A close friend of me and The Doctor's had his dad's memorial here. Marsh Funeral Home itself looks more like a home or restaurant than a place to honor your loved ones passing. Not sure why, but guessing it was due to seeing the gazebo and the fact that is a wood frame building. There is a nice sized parking lot and what looked to be accessible street parking. On initial glance the overall appearance was one of decent looking, clean facility. We got there 30 minutes before the service and saw a separate room set up with food, drinks and coffee for the attendees. The Doctor and I stopped in to get a drink of water and to hang out, but we were unaware that the start time had been moved up 30 minutes. A gentleman with the home saw us in the room and kindly let us know that the service was starting. He was also the initial speaker, calling folks up to speak about our friend's dad. The room was set up nicely, but I will say this is the first time I have seen standing party table in a room. Because the family is Irish Catholic, my first thought was adult beverages were being serve...HAHAHAHAHA! But no, they were not. Guess they had the tables for people to stand around as there was no food or drink allowed in the room. The room was pretty big, guessing it could seat 200 without the tables being in there. The video montage was nice but wasn't sure if that was something the home did or the family, but it looked good all the same. There was a nice speaker and PA system in the room, although some folks did not use the mic, but we could still here them. Marsh also allows you to bring in your own AV equipment. There was a small monitor in the room set up for refreshments with a video on it. I assumed that it was theirs, but after the service, one of the family members came and disconnected it and took it to his car. The bathroom was old, but very clean. That gave away the age of the place, but it looked like was maintained, just needs to be update a bit. Not completely sure what the gazebo is used for, maybe events happen there when the weather is nice.

The staff was very conscientious and kind. They shared information about services and products…read moreavailable without being pushy or making us feel guilt. They gave us time and space to make difficult decisions.

I unfortunately needed to use these services last summer. The planning happened over the July 4th…read moreholiday which was a challenge in coordination with so many offices closed. Robert Justen went above and beyond and couldn't have made the whole process any easier. He was immediately responsive when contacted. He and his staff made a horrible situation more tolerable and made it a good experience (if there could be for this situation). Justen Funeral Home has been left in good hands from father to son.

From the owner: Justen Funeral Homes is a fourth-generation family operated funeral and cremation provider serving…read morefamilies from our locations in McHenry, Round Lake, and Wonder Lake. We do encourage personal contact for any additional questions or to discuss funeral or cremation alternatives.