I'd like to thank the staff at Caring Cremations for taking care of my mothers send-off. The entire experience was handled with grace and care. Thank you Caring Cremations Andre Rogers read more

If you've got a funeral home your family has been going to for generations, great. If not, you need to figure things out pretty quickly and Caring Cremations makes things easy with a website where you can choose your options and have upfront pricing which seems pretty reasonable. They also offer services and online obituaries, etc. but it's a very easy option for a simple cremation and all the accompanying requirements (just pay the money for at least 5-10 death certificates, you'll probably need them). I wouldn't recommend filling out the online forms on a regular phone as things can be small for reading and you don't want to risk a typo in the official documents but the whole process is pretty simple on a tablet, laptop, or full size computer monitor. I didn't complete all the online documents until late in the evening but they showed up way down in Oak Lawn early the next morning to pick up my father. Expect timing to be roughly a week after that unless you need expedited service, but standard timing was fine for my needs. The funeral home for pickup near Pulaski & Addison can have congested traffic, especially during rush hour or when there's a Cubs game, but there is an easy parking lot in back or delivery to your home is an option as well. Not a place you hope to deal with, but a helpful option for many to get things done when needed. read more

Very patient while I sorted out payment Veterans Assistance for my husband's cremation. Definitely would recommend.

Without going into much detail, let me say these folks and their representatives really did my sister and I justice. Very compassionate, caring, and sensitive to the situation and informative. They made a sad difficult situation so much easier to handle. They know their business. read more

Very quick response to any questions. Did everything that was requested. Very pleasant to work with!

Good day Caring Creamations di a wonderful, quick & effective cremation & the making of the items from some of the Ashes. Thanks again for you service... read more

Can't say enough good things about Caring Cremations. We used them a few years ago for my sister, and fast forward three years, we just used them for my mother. They are very caring and attentive to all of your needs. They even filled our urn jewelry at no cost. Their rep Vivian is always there when you need her and takes care of all issues in a timely manor. She is wonderful, and helps so much during this very hard/emotional time. Thank you Vivian for being such a doll and for all of your hard work. You are appreciated! I would highly recommend using Caring Cremations if you are in need of a cremation service. read more

Caring Cremations really lives up to their name... "Caring." It was the most unbelievably difficult time in my family's life - I had to make arrangements for a stillborn infant, and I called 4 funeral homes about cremation and I didn't need to go any further after talking with Milos. Milos was so kind and patient, and truly caring as he answered all of my questions and provided me information and guidance when I called in the middle of the night. He made the most difficult task imaginable rather simple. He and his staff (Vivian and Armando) bent over backwards to help my family through a devastating time. They put so much care into everything and communicated with me during each step. I hope I never need cremation services ever again, but I will only call Caring Cremations if I do. read more

I am very happy with Caring Creations, especially Vivienne who was so sensitive and gracious. The facility has a really nice atmosphere, classic design, very nicely maintained...I cannot say enough. read more

Caring Cremations was recommended to me by the hospital where my mom passed. Our experience with Caring Cremations was very positive. They were very caring and compassionate. They handled everything in a timely manner and kept me updated on everything with my mom. By choosing them it took a lot of stress off of me, from the obituary to coordinating with church, they handled so much when life seemed overwhelming. read more

I have used these people now for the 2nd time and they are the best. Very flexible and many options are available. In this case the cremation needed to sent overseas and they handled everything. Price is very reasonable compared to other funeral homes too. Thank you read more

Really great communications and prompt replies. Great staff and great service while maintaining high levels of professionalism. Three thumbs up read more

We were very satisfied with the level of service and care taken. The staff was responsive and always very kind.

From our initial phone conversation of inquiry with Milos to meeting shortly thereafter with Vivian we were treated with compassion, dignity, and respect. Honoring our personal request for viewing my sons remains, bridged the unimaginable heartache with a peace that surpasses human understanding. The return of remains in a timely manner (thanks, Ricardo) and the courtesy obit link (thanks, Vivian) served to further enhance our experience and further defines our favorable impression of Caring Cremations. Thank you for your quality customer service. We are grateful beyond words for your kindness. Helen M. read more

My overall experience was a good one. The only issues that I had were some of the callbacks from the staff were slow one issue I received consistently from our family and friends was when they opening the book the first thing you saw was your advertisement (do you want to purchase this, and that confused a lot of people. I understand you want to sell that service, but there should be a bigger button that people see rather than huge advertisement and unfortunately they were people who backed out of it, who didn't leave any remembrance because they saw they advertisement that you had. Thanks David read more

I cannot recommend Caring Cremations enough. First of all, Milos is so KIND and takes his time going over what you need, and listens to you. He was a calming voice and this was critical during an incredibly difficult time. He is so patient and understanding, and really has a heart of service. Also, I should mention that while the business is called Caring Cremations, they are not limited to only cremations. Milos did a full Greek Orthodox service for my father-in-law. Not only did he meet our expectations but vastly exceeded them. My father-in-law looked like he was merely sleeping and he looked like himself (I've been to funerals where the deceased looked very different). While my father-in-law did not pass from COVID-19, we were impacted by the effects of the virus. That being said, Milos made the experience as loving and respectful as possible. From the big things, like the casket, to the little things like prayer cards everything was done with exceeding care. The costs were exponentially less than many others in the Chicago land area. I could not understand why it was such a great difference in price, but Milos assured me that the costs were because he actually CARES and wants people to be able to afford to give their loved ones a burial they deserve without incurring a mountain of debt. I was leery of this at first, concerned that everything might be "cheap" looking, but it was incredibly beautiful, lovely, and exactly how we would have liked it to have been. If you are in the Chicago land area and you need a full burial service I highly, highly, HIGHLY recommend Milos and Caring Cremations. You will not regret your decision, and neither will your pocketbook. read more

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Excellent professional kind personnel for pick up of the deceased, questions, customizing services received. Very good pricing for basic cremation services and in-Person delivery of remains. I was very impressed with the personnel. Everyone was very kind and considerate throughout. I highly recommend Caring Cremations for direct cremation services. read more

Main parking is in the rear of the Funeral Home. All staff Ricky , Milos and others were very professional, courteous & respectful. You can set up your cremation online or over the phone. At no time did I feel being taken advantage of. Very friendly pricing , you won't find a better cremation service in Chicago. The funeral home itself was very clean , the pictures online is what you see in person. Thank you Milos, Ricky. Picture taken of the rear. read more

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They were very kind and sensitive and handled my mother's cremation with care. The staff kept in touch with me every step of the way and presented a list of options. The death was unexpected and the competitive price was appreciated. They handled everything and helped me write a lovely obituary; posted it online; and sent me several death certificates so that I could wind up the affairs of the deceased. read more

First of all, for anyone looking for info through reviews like this right now... I know what you're going through. You never expected to be using yelp for such a service in whatever part of grief you may be in. It sucks but you're doing the right thing. My mother recently passed. I am her only child. Luckily we had discussed cremation casually some years ago, given that she relatively young and death came on suddenly. Like you, I wasn't sure where to go for cremation but knew I wouldn't need anything too crazy (whatever that means). The service was direct and affordable. I didn't speak with Milos but Vivian was beyond gentle and caring. The service was expedient and tasteful. The circumstances surrounding my mother's passing were sketchy to say the least so it was a welcome occurrence to find a small, personal interaction that didn't just treat me as business. I'm not a very socially emotional person so I certainly didn't waver but I would add that these people certainly helped me keep it together. In the creative world we have an axiom: good, fast or affordable: you only get two out of three. They managed to circumvent that hypothesis. There was no confusion, sketchiness or coldness. Prompt, professional, and personal. THANK YOU. AND AGAIN... for anyone looking through reviews right now... I'm sorry for your loss. You are not alone out here. read more

Exceptional service and very caring and empathetic throughout the entire process. I would highly recommend them to anyone needing cremation services. read more

Our experience with Caring Cremations and Vivian was absolutely stellar! We decided to go with their Cremation with Visitation package and Vivian moved quickly to have it all ready within 48 hrs to accommodate family that was here from out of town. She was patient, kind, and most of all extremely responsive. She even went out of her way to continuously call Stroger Hospital when they wouldn't release the remains of our loved one. Despite it all, she was able to put together a beautiful service for our loved one, including a lovely tribute video composed of over 250 images and videos. The funeral home is large and very clean. The lounge/kitchen area is small but served it's purpose. I highly recommend Caring Cremations and doubt our family will ever go anywhere else for future arrangements needed. Thank you very much, Vivian! read more

I appreciated the rapid response from Caring Cremations staff to my queries and when a particular issue came up with an error in the death certificate, the transparency in prices (no surprises), and the prompt implementation of services when the time came. My family also appreciated that they offered the environmentally-friendly option of flameless cremation (which we selected). read more

I found caring cremations the morning of my mother's passing, and from the moment I spoke to the gentleman on the phone I knew we'd be in good hands. I am very pleased with their services and how they handled everything for my dear mother. I am forever thankful to Vivian and Milos who were beyond patient and so caring! read more

caring Cremations handled my sons visitation and cremation with care and empathy. they helped us with every aspect of the process. I highI highly recommend Caring Cremations. read more

Profesional, caring and courteous. They were a pleasure to work with and extremely helpful. They ALWAYS answer the phone. My aunt was in hospice and all I had to do was give the hospital Caring Cremations phone number and Caring Cremations took care of the rest. It was a seamless process. read more

Lack of communication throughout is the only negative thing I would say about caring cremations, I received no updates at all from start to finish, the only time I heard from them was when I reached out to them. other than that the people were sincere and the price was very reasonable. read more

I needed to help my wife arrange for an direct cremation for my brother in law. We are from out of state and were not able to be physically present for the arrangements. My wife was able to arrange everything with a few phone calls and online data entry. This was a great relief given the situation. Staff was courteous and helpful. Though given the type of services they provide, I hope to never need to use them again but would recommend them to anyone that does need them. read more

Everyone I dealt with at Caring Cremations was extremely kind and professional. This includes the young man who came to retrieve my mother's body after she passed: his manner was so respectful and empathetic! I just received my mother's cremains in the beautiful box I selected on their website. It's so hard to lose a loved one -- Caring Cremations made sure that this part of my grieving experience was fully supported and free from any extra anxiety. read more

Milos was super compassionate about a sudden death in the family. Answering the phone from his home on a late Sunday afternoon, detailing the process, and helping us understand how we could move forward in a safe manner was exactly what we needed. I was helping out my cousin and Milos made the process easy and comforting. read more

"Professional" is the one word to describe their services. Ricky answered all my questions, was compassionate, and respectful leaving me with great peace of mind. They can provide Death Certificates and call Social Security to expedite the record that your loved one had passed saving me a long wait time on the phone. Caring Cremations will be my go-to for my family for the future. read more

Very tough time for me. They were so kind, and explained every step and were incredibly respectful. The business is in an industrial type section but dont let that bother you. You and yours will be in good hands. read more

During this very sad time, I was greeted with a comforting voice that answered all my questions and took care of my father's remains with such dignity. I was able to ship my own urn to use for my dad with no problem. Everything was affordable as well. Milos offered advice and care during this time. Every conversation started with, "How are you?" Milos was very knowledgeable and willing to help in anyway that he could. When I picked up the remains, he gave me a heartfelt hug. Working with Caring Cremations made this very difficult, less difficult and the celebration of my father's life was made possible by this great company. Thank you again! If I ever need these services, I know where to go. read more

I can't say enough good things about the professionalism given by this very compassionate team. I totally agree with all the high regards and recommendations given by everyone. Thank you, Viviana for all the help and support you've provided my family in our trying times. read more

After losing my husband suddenly, it felt like a daunting task to find a cremation place. As soon as I called and talked to Milos, I knew I was in good hands. They took care of everything and made the whole process so much easier than expected. It is a group of absolutely wonderful people and I can't recommend them enough. read more

Milos and the staff at Caring Cremations were very professional and attended to our every need with the loss of our mother. The compassion they displayed meant so much to us and made the experience so much easier at this difficult time. I would highly recommend Caring Cremations to anyone! Walter & Denise Bernal read more

Recently, my brother made his transition and I needed to have him cremated. I did a lot of research and funeral homes charge a lot for cremations. They charge approximately $2000 and the cremation society were asking about $1800. During my research I came across Caring Cremations and another service that charged about the same price, but after talking with Milos at Caring Cremations I decided to use their services. Milos was so kind and easy to talk to. He was patient and answered all my questions. After a loss you want to talk to someone that truly understands your needs. Someone that doesn't rush and is compassionate. The Cremation was done in a timely manner and everything was just perfect. When I went to pick up my ashes and the death certificates, I met Milos. He was so cool. My sister and I were going to order an urn from somewhere online, but we decided to get the urn from him, because he gave us a good price. The entire experience was so easy. This was a difficult time, but I'm glad that everything went so well. Rest in Eternal Peace Rudolph read more

To say that Milos is caring is not enough to convey the decency and respect he will pay you and your loved ones. Under the worst circumstance of my life...Milos was supportive, caring and very honest. He gave great advice to our family and helped us so much. He arranged cremation for my sons remains, and transported him to and from the service we held for him. He is the epitome of caring and respectful. Look no further if you are in need of services, care and transport of your beloved. I cannot say thank you enough that the universe put him in my families path to assist us in our worst moment. Respect and Honor are his principles Thank you again Milos, you are a treasure to people who are hurting and lost in these circumstances. read more

Incredibly kind, compassionate and helpful staff. As many other reviews have mentioned, Milos was absolutely the best throughout everything. I'd never needed to contact a funeral home before and I relied upon reviews that I read to find the very best. Everyone is right- Caring Cremations, Milos and his team- they are wonderful. My family and I thank you all for everything. read more

We heard about Caring Creations from a friend and I can't thank them enough. Milos was everything you'd hope for in a caring individual who helps you through a difficult time. He was kind, helpful and always available. Especially during this time he went above and beyond. My sister and I are extremely grateful to him. read more