Tough to review a funeral home, but it is a fact of life. This was a nice home ... had a lot of…read moreroom and could accommodate a large crowd ... all-in-all it was a nice venue for seeing your loved ones. The funeral home was organized and prepared and did what it could to move people through. Nice location and the staff was very helpful. No complaints - and located just over the border in northwest Indiana right off US 30. Parking lot is spacious so you can arrive late and still find parking.

Tim from Smits has been great. Our father passed suddenly in NC, and Tim helped us coordinate…read moregetting everything wrapped up in NC and finalizing everything at the Cemetary where my father was buried. He had so many questions and bothered him endlessly, but he was always patient with us and helped us make sure everything went smoothly.

If I could give more stars, I totally would. Anthony Geisen made the whole process from start to…read morefinish so easy, stress free and very accommodating . We live in Illinois so we had to do everything over the phone. Anthony went above and beyond to make sure we were comfortable with everything and that we understood the whole process. I can't thank him and his staff enough for all their help. I HIGHLY recommend this funeral home. Trust me, you're in good hands. They are on point with every detail and plus communicated with me every day to make sure everything was taken care of before the set day. Let me just add, this was the first wake/funeral I have ever planned for a family member who lives in a different state than me and he made it a very pleasant experience. Thank you again.

Although we met with Lily Cremation and Burial, they are owned by Gleisen. I needed to publish my…read moremom's obituary and they never offered to do it until I logged on to Memoriam.com and they will publish for you, in every newspaper available. I was told by Gleison that this website was for funeral homes only. That is a lie. You can setup your own private account and pick and choose what newspaper you want/need. Further, on a Saturday, the funeral director told me that they were very expensive, reiterated they publish on their own website, and after enough pushing on my part, I wanted to know if she could find out about doing it, since she said it was a service that they offered. I couldn't believe it, because they never offered it. Over a week later, they never bothered even following up. When I tried to address it, I was ignored, them telling me, "I don't know who you spoke to." Very unprofessional and a waste of time. It's a good thing I took it upon myself to just do it on my own.

I retained Peter Francis Geraci for my Chapter 13 bankruptcy in February 2023 and paid…read moreapproximately $4,000 for representation. Unfortunately, my experience with the Merrillville office has been consistently frustrating, disorganized, and unprofessional. My primary concerns include: 1. Repeated inaccurate and conflicting information Throughout my case, I was regularly given different answers depending on who I spoke with. Staff members frequently contradicted each other regarding important matters, including selling my home during bankruptcy, required documentation, motion fees, timelines, and payoff expectations. For example, when I asked about selling my home, Supervisor Rodney Greer informed me the approval process would take approximately 45 days and that certain motion fees would be deducted from proceeds after closing. Later, I was unexpectedly told I owed a $199 fee upfront, which directly contradicted prior information. Only after I challenged this inconsistency was the fee waived. I was also told by Rodney Greer in October 2025 that after selling my home, I would likely have enough funds to pay off my bankruptcy and receive remaining proceeds. Later, Lavita Ball informed me that I may not have enough funds to pay off the bankruptcy at all and might still be required to complete the full 60-month plan. This type of conflicting guidance created unnecessary confusion and anxiety. 2. Poor communication and lack of responsiveness It was extremely difficult to get clear answers or timely callbacks. Calls often went unanswered, messages were delayed, and I repeatedly had to physically visit the office just to get basic information. At one point, I went into the office simply to ask where to submit sale documents, and staff provided me with an incorrect email address, which delayed my transaction. Additional required documents were later requested only after I followed up myself, causing even more delays. 3. Unprofessional staff conduct Several staff interactions were highly inappropriate and unprofessional. During one meeting, a staff member responded to my financial concerns by asking, "Who don't you like? Who are you beefing with that you don't want to pay?" This comment was inappropriate, irrelevant, and unprofessional in a legal setting. On another occasion, when I called with questions regarding a court notice, staff member Camille asked me unrelated questions that had nothing to do with my case and appeared unable to explain basic legal documents or next steps. When I requested someone knowledgeable, I was either placed on hold indefinitely or given incomplete information. It was concerning to repeatedly interact with front office staff who did not appear knowledgeable enough to explain common bankruptcy procedures, court notices, or objections accurately. 4. Errors and delays during home sale process The sale of my home while in Chapter 13 was mishandled from start to finish. There were clerical errors in filings that caused objections and hearing delays, pushing back my approval timeline and putting my buyer at risk. My buyer's locked interest rate was close to expiring due to these delays, creating significant emotional distress and financial uncertainty. Even after my home closed on February 6, 2026, additional issues continued. My mortgage servicer later contacted me stating the payoff was short by $302.52, indicating funds were not properly disbursed. Despite notifying the office multiple times, I was repeatedly passed around without clear answers or resolution. 5. Difficulty accessing management Whenever I requested to speak with a supervisor, I was often told they were unavailable or given excuses as to why I could not meet with them. As a paying client dealing with major legal and financial matters, I should have had reasonable access to supervisory staff when concerns escalated. Resolution requested: I am filing this complaint to document the repeated misinformation, lack of communication, clerical mistakes, and unprofessional conduct I experienced at the Merrillville office. Bankruptcy is already an extremely stressful and vulnerable process. Clients deserve accurate information, competent staff, professionalism, and timely communication. My experience with Peter Francis Geraci, specifically the Merrillville office and staff including Rodney Greer, Camille, and others involved in my case, did not meet those expectations. I hope this complaint prompts review of staff training, communication practices, and case management procedures to prevent other clients from experiencing similar issues.

I would like to just say thank you for all you have done for me at Geraci Law everyone there has…read morebeen so kind and thoughtful I'm forever great full and to my Attorney Mario M Arreola J.D. thanks Brother!!!

I needed to have my parents ashes separated so me and my siblings could each have some. I called…read morethem on my way out of town and ask if they could separate them (and I asked them ship them to me). The very pleasant woman on the other side said "come on by." On the way to the airport, I stopped at the funeral home. She asked if they had done my parents' funerals. I was a bit embarrassed and said "no, but they lived around the corner." After explaining what I wanted, she quickly separated the ashes into three containers and brought them back to me. I asked her what was the charge. She said "No charge. Happy to do it." I was blown away. I'm not exactly sure what I was expecting (a few $100 dollars maybe) but I wasn't expecting it for free. And that was it. I am so grateful to the kind people at Kish and if I sadly had another service to plan in the area, I would absolutely use them.

My loved one has been entombed and her memorial plaque installed on her crypt, I can tell you with…read moreall my heart, I would never recommend Kish Funeral Home to anyone ever again. I waited until every detail was complete to safely speak my mind. I strongly felt my trust was violated. Comments were made to me during the meeting that were unwarranted and left me confused as to why they were even said to me while making funeral arrangements. My one brief encounter with the owner of the funeral home was when he came in the room as we were placing flowers around the casket and I said everything looks good. The owner of Kish Funeral Home exclaimed "this isn't our first time at the rodeo." I found this to be a very insensitive and crass comment to make in light of the loss and grief we were feeling. No signs of empathy or a genuine handshake from a business man who owns a prominent funeral home in town. I was told that our funeral was the worst they have had in the 10 years they were in business. I was shocked that this was stated to me because I did not encounter any incident or cause any problems for the funeral home or their representatives, but when I questioned the remark 3 times, they refused to answer or apologize. During this very sensitive time, I found this comment insulting and injurious to my good character. Funeral homes should never advocate for familial unity when there was none prior to the passing of the decedent. Funeral homes shouldn't pass judgement, exhibit favoritism or discriminate based on status or title even though the deceased resided in the Cobblestones. Mourners certainly will take note of bossy and rude representatives of Kish Funeral Home during the wake and tell me later how they felt. Once your funeral is a sure thing, their next goal is securing the next wake. You can get everything right but if you violate a family's trust by overstepping your place and bounds, you lose everything. Trust is everything to a family when selecting a funeral home. Unfortunately, it is not easy to grab your deceased loved one and walk out the front door once arrangements have been made. Kish Funeral Home lost on all counts.

My father's funeral service was with Rees and I cannot express enough how well the process went…read more Julie provided us with exceptional care and was kind and supportive every step of the way. We were blown away by the products offering, especially with the video slideshow. We can't recommend Rees enough and are so thankful that they guided us through this tough process.

Rees Funeral Home handled the arrangements for my mother. I can't say enough great things about…read morethem. They were professional, caring and knowledgeable. They truly went the extra mile to lessen the burden of our loss. We've had a couple losses of family members in the last 2 years. Their arrangements were at different funeral homes in the area. Rees Funeral Home was by far the best. My husband and I are going to make our pre need arrangements with them.