The founder Mark Jaeger has been a family friend since the 70's back when we all lived in the…read morenorthwest side of Chicago and has done many funeral services for our extended family and it has always been five star service. We just had a funeral service for our mother right after Christmas. John met us and took care of all the details and set everything up for us exactly the way wanted and we were very happy how he treated us and we were very happy with the whole meeting. Ben was the Funeral Director and he ran everything perfectly, very respectful and professional and directed everything the way we had envisioned. It was 5 star service through out with very nice people.

Sadly, we had to look for a funeral home for my mother. Just a couple of hours after my mother…read morepassed away the hospital was already putting pressure on us to provide the funeral home information. We called around to a few funeral homes and immediately ruled them out based on the first impression over the phone. Then we found Countryside. They really took care of us and walked us through this difficult process. They did an amazing job preparing our mother for the viewing. We had heavy hearts walking into the funeral home on the day of the wake bc we were afraid to see her. But to our relief she looked like our mom. She looked like the mother we all knew before she got sick. She looked peaceful. It helped make the rest of the day easier. The funeral home is well kept and comfortable. They cater to only one service at a time which is really nice. Plenty of parking. They also had a nice kitchenette for the family to use. I wanted to write this review as a way to say Thank you to Countryside for the time and effort that you put into making the whole process easier for us.

Sarah was so helpful in making sure we thought of everything and couldn't been nicer with me and my…read moresiblings. Highly suggest them

Absolutely the worst I have ever seen. Things said to family by funeral director at the funeral. "…read moreWhen is this going to be over so we can shove him in and close the door." ( referring to the deceased) Refused to move hearse from under the sheltered drive up canopy during the wake despite torrential rain /downpour. So much rudeness... so much ineptness... I am so appalled and devastated by the treatment we received. Do not EVER use COUNTRYSIDE!!

We had my husband's services here last week. Tami was amazing to work with and made a stressful…read moresituation so much easier to bear.

6/2022 5* Very helpful. Phil help the family a lot. Services were good. We appreciated everyone…read morethere. The office workers like Ellen were great and helped us with unusual needs.

I have driven past this cemetery hundreds of times but finally took a minute to look at it. This…read moresmall cemetery has tombstones from over a hundred years ago. This cemetery features about two dozen tombstones and a bench. It appears that this cemetery was started many years ago and the shopping center, road and commerce sprouted up around it. If you're interested in history this is a great way to begin learning about the history of Palatine.

Whenever I pull off Plum Grove Road, park my car in the strip mall's commercial lot and step…read morethrough the small gate into this tiniest of cemeteries, the noise of cars and my life soften into a distant hum. The cemetery is always smaller and quieter than I expect, every single time. It's just a patch of grass, a few leaning stones, and a few trees, but standing here I feel the weight I walked in with begin to loosen. The people buried here lived ordinary lives just like mine - they worked, worried, loved, and died - and their presence makes my own problems feel less urgent, more like my life becomes part of a longer story when I allow it to intertwine with theirs. The ground under my feet is solid but uneven, the trees' roots weaving silently beneath the graves, and the quiet lets me breathe more deeply, slow my pace, and notice small sounds: a bird that always seems to be there, a creaking branch from the gaggle of gnarled trees that tries to protect them from the parking lot, the whisper of tires on pavement. I don't have to solve anything here; I just have to stand, let my shoulders drop, and remember that even though I'm nearing the end of my time in this life, I am still able to choose how to carry what I'm holding. When I turn back toward the gate, the world outside hasn't changed, but I've shifted enough to move through it a little lighter, knowing this small, still corner will be here whenever I need to reset again.

6/7/26 - I called and spoke with Tina regarding finding my mother's grave and was told that she…read morewould have the location ready by the time I arrived. I arrived an hour and 20 minutes after our conversation and was greeted by Nyjiela Sirreayah who is the family service counselor for Windridge. Nyjiela drove me around the cemetery asking me questions where I thought my mom was buried, which was very upsetting. I knew the general area, but she proceeded to drive me around asking a lot of leading questions regarding my family tree. I was then taken to the records location and presented with an incomplete file which sparked more questions, which was very unsettling, because it was an interrogation, a breach of trust for a counselor. The information regarding my family tree was given to Tina. Nyjiela showed me a ritual to do when I got home, took me to my mother's grave and abruptly left. LS

I went to place wreaths on my parents and my daughters grandparents graves today. The snow had…read moredrifted in some areas. As I was getting ready to tackle the snow, Lily Koukol and Carlos Rosales were working at another site and saw me and asked to help me. Carlos graciously removed the fall crosses and replaced them with the wreaths! Returning the crosses to my car. What a wonderful gift ! These 2 amazing people were so kind and caring! Thank you Thank you Thank you

Losing a loved one is never easy whether you know it's coming or not. You know you will forever…read moremiss them, but what I didn't think about was how much I would miss Monica and her entire team. These individuals became so near and dear to our hearts because they were there to assist my family during the darkest part of our lives. Monica is someone I will never forget. She gets it. She gets that your mind is all over the place and you might remember a detail super late at night or the wee hours of the morning. She never made me feel bad for reaching out when I needed to. It's beyond refreshing to do business with someone that genuinely cares about what they do, no matter what business that is. Thank you Monica, Kelly, and everyone else behind the scenes. YOU will never be forgotten.

Our family lost both of our parents this spring with my dad passing first, Albert and David were…read morekind and compassionate to my mother and our family. They guided us every step of the way. They treated us like their family. I am so glad they are a part of our community

My brother recently passed and we chose Bucaro for his services. I can't say enough wonderful…read morethings about the facilities and services provided by Frank Bucaro and his staff. Every detail from the flooring to the chairs to the lighting of his facility is gorgeously designed. You can tell he created a space that inspires remembrance with dignity. His staff were all so very helpful throughout the entire process. They did an excellent job coordinating the services with the church and the cemetery. I would whole-heartedly recommend Frank and his team to help you say goodbye and remember your loved one.

What can I say..I have a lot of family here. My mommy's here . My grandmother, great grandmother,…read moreuncle, great-grandfather, and great uncle. Of the six people around the family head stone, I have seen four of them buried. The services are always beautiful and done with great respect to those attending. The place is quiet on the weekends when I go and it is kept very clean and groomed. A corner stone and burnt but preserved statue from the old church that burned down a few years ago are here as well.

This is a wonderful, well kept, and peaceful cemetery. My daughter is buried here and her grave has…read morealways been well groomed whenever I have stopped there to pray. In a metropolitan area the size of Chicagoland, a cemetery of this private, relatively small size is a true blessing. The setting is conducive to prayer and respect for the dead. On the day of her funeral, the graveside services were extremely well handled, respectful of both the deceased and the grieving family and friends. I would recommend this cemetery for anyone considering it.