I can't even begin to express my gratitude for the level of service Dawn and Michael at Gibbons…read moreFuneral Home. They were patient, kind, compassionate and considerate of our family's needs at the most difficult point in our lives. Dawn went above and beyond our highest expectations and thought of everything. She made the process seem so effortless in the hardest parts. The value and quality of the services provided are well worth the cost. Our family will definitely recommend Gibbons in the future. Thank you, Helen, Keri, Neil, and Tracy Poston

All I can say is when we were driving to the cemetery the lady Isabel did a really good job…read morestopping oncoming traffic

I have been coming here for many years, it used to go by "another" name but they have upgraded…read moresince then. The brightness and absolute cleanliness here is what was needed. The antiquated look is gone, and I was pleasantly surprised that it had been upgraded. I mean, come on, funeral homes can be dark and not the type of place you would consider beautiful, but I will say it has been upgraded all the way. From the entrance all the way to the backdrop of where your loved one will be resting for viewing purposes. Even the cafeteria is upgraded and bright. Something that was needed for many years. My coworker was waked here, and it was a beautiful service in so many ways. Although a sad occasion, the fact that they could make it so beautiful made it the right place for her family to bring her last days on earth to be seen in. I am highly impressed with what was done here. Although my workers and I came for a somber moment, we are grateful once again and for having so much parking in the yard and across the street.

Do not go here! Staff is absolutely terrible I am 5 months pregnant and they harassed me. Never go…read morehere

In my line of work, I have had to deal with funeral homes quite a bit. Lakeview Funeral Home is by…read morefar the superior funeral home in the Chicagoland area who will treat you with the grace, sensitivity and respect that you need and the one that you lost deserves. No one's mind is in the right place when they have lost someone they love but with the staff at Lakeview (and big shout out to Willie Rodriguez who is my go to point of contact), what you forget, they will remember for you and they take care of everything so you can really focus on saying goodbye.

I am giving Andrea Estrada@ Lakeview Funeral Home a 5-star rating,…read moreThe Japanese American community has been doing business with Lakeview since Hiro Masumoto was a funeral director. They support the JA community so when I needed assistance, I went to Lakeview Funeral home. The old adage, one hand washes the other. Andrea is thorough, business minded and caring at the same time. Never dismissive. I did not choose a funeral service that was high priced. And to her credit Andrea did not try to sell me one. I believe that no matter what the funeral service price is, she would give you the same attentive, caring treatment. My phone calls are answered quickly, email questions answered promptly. I recommend Lakeview Funeral Home. When I walk into Lakeview the first person, I usually see is William Rodriguez, who always greeted me with a smile, how you doing? and directed me to where I needed to go.

My daughters lost their mother and I lost my soul mate very suddenly 8 weeks ago. We were…read moredevastated and didn't really know where to turn. One of my daughter's friends has lost her mother and recommended Inclusive Funeral Care. We we sat down with Russ Henrichsen to arrange transport from Glenbrook Hospital for eco-friendly water cremation. He asked if there was particular music my deceased wife enjoyed, to which I replied, the Bonnie Raitt & John Prine version of "Angel from Montgomery." The fact that they asked this question led me to believe that we had chosen wisely. We then had Brooke Benjamin serve as Memorial Celebrant for a Celebration of the Life of Kitty at Chicago Botanic Garden. She met with the family in one extensive 2-hour session that included the daughters, myself, the deceased's brother and sister, asking us questions about our beloved's childhood, family life, hobbies, education, political activism, etc. Even though Brooke had never met my wife, she really extracted her essence.... so much so that 10 people (of the 150 in attendance) asked me "Who was Kitty's friend who ran the ceremony?" Short of resurrecting the dead, the celebration simply could not have been better. Kitty is now in our niche in Graceland Cemetery. Brooke was also very accommodating in allowing us to design our own memorial cards--we fell behind a bit in planning the cards, but things came together at the last minute. If you are looking for funeral directors who present you with a set of options in understandable, plain-English, then Inclusive Funeral Care is for you. Brooke and Russ are really excellent people. They were never heavy handed, allowing us to choose the format of the program. When they offered suggestions we choose not to follow (e.g. having live musicians), there was never any sign of disappointment. I just can not find the words to express how grateful I am to Russ and Brooke at Inclusive Funeral Care.

From the moment we first contacted Inclusive Funeral Care, they treated our family with an…read moreextraordinary level of compassion, professionalism, and humanity during one of the most difficult times of our lives. A few days before my grandfather passed, I reached out to prepare for what we knew was coming. They spoke with me patiently, explained everything clearly, and never once made me feel pressured or overwhelmed. The night before his passing, and again the morning of, I kept them updated as his condition changed. When I finally called to let them know he had passed, they arrived at our home within approximately 45 minutes -- even before hospice arrived to officially pronounce him. Their staff handled my grandfather with such dignity and gentleness that it brought an incredible sense of peace to an otherwise heartbreaking moment. They were calm, respectful, organized, and compassionate not only toward him, but toward our entire family. I especially want to recognize Russ, who was our primary point of contact throughout this process. He truly went above and beyond for our family in every possible way. During an incredibly emotional and stressful time, Russ was patient, responsive, compassionate, and genuinely caring. He took the time to answer questions, explain options honestly, and help us navigate difficult decisions without ever making us feel pressured. His kindness and professionalism made a lasting impact on our family, and I genuinely do not know how we would have managed this process without his guidance and support. What stood out most was their honesty and willingness to truly work with us financially. Instead of upselling unnecessary services, they actively helped us cut costs wherever possible while still ensuring my grandfather was cared for respectfully. They guided us through applying for Social Security funeral assistance, explained every expense transparently, and even arranged a manageable payment plan when funds were tight. In a time where grief can make families vulnerable, Inclusive Funeral Care treated us with integrity, empathy, and kindness. They made an overwhelming process feel manageable and humane, and I will never forget the care they showed our family during such a painful chapter. I am deeply grateful for everything they did for my grandfather and for us.

I never imagined the day would come that I would need to write a review for a funeral home due to…read morethe passing of my Father. Living in the far North side of Chicago you are left with many options, and big name choices. Although, my intention is not to talk poorly of other funeral home, many left us feeling helpless due to pricing and limited option because they charged for EVERYTHING. From the moment our family walked in, Stuart made us feel comfortable and extended his condolences for our loss. We didn't feel as though we were just another opportunity to make a sale. Stuart and Laura took care of everything, and by I mean everything they did just that. They helped us save money by educating us with options and choices, and providing us with a beautiful funeral for our Father. The staff was friendly and compassionate to our loved ones. The funeral home was clean, offered privacy since it only handled one funeral at a time, and accommodated all of friends and family. I honestly do not write reviews, and felt Benson Family funeral home truly deserved 5 stars. Thank you Stuart and Laura.

04/11/26 - So tragic my nephew passed away April 5, 2026 on Easter Sunday. Saturday 04/11/26 we…read morehad a funeral for my nephew @ Benson Family Funeral Home. He was only 32. He was way too young. One thing I found was how much he impacted so many people. The funeral home was packed w/friends & family attending the funeral. This funeral home operates in a very questionable manner. They have a link to buy a tree or a grove of trees in lieu of flowers. Naturally this is a very nice gesture as flowers die but when I asked & numerous other people asked who was providing the trees & where the trees were being planted the owner of Benson could not provide INFORMATION on who was providing the trees or where the groves were to be planted? Hmmmm soof fishy to me that the owner of the nursing home has no information on who or where the trees are coming from or where they're being planted? They were suppose to provide a live stream of the service for guests that were out of town or the country & couldn't make the service. The live stream stopped part way through the service so many of the people who couldn't attend the service missed it. No refund or partial refund was given. As soon as the service was over they were hustling people out of the funeral home. Uhhh nothing like letting a grieving family mourn their loss. My sister in law went into the kitchen to grab a bite to eat & they had everything wrapped up & she was told she couldn't take anymore food (WTF?). In their haste to get out of the funeral home they collected all the cards off of the flowers & brought them to the back. We had NO IDEA who gave the flowers or if any of the cards were missing or if there was any money or checks inside the envelopes so it made it difficult to properly thank the individuals. I'm not saying they did but it's very odd that they rushed the end of a somber event & took everything in the back, property that doesn't belong to them. Just a poorly run funeral home that really lacks compassion for a grieving family. We had many guests from out of state & a few friends from other countries that came to pay their respects for my nephew. I have never experienced the lack of compassion or been rushed to leave that this funeral home displayed or some of the practices that they have. This funeral home leaves a lot to be desired.

Do not use for your funeral needs. My husband passed and I signed to release his body to this…read morefuneral home. I had scheduled a tour of the funeral home 3 days later. I realized at the tour this was not the facility I wanted to use so I asked the owner how the body would be transferred to the home I did want to use to which he informs me " oh we don't have the body" I was shocked. I was not informed his body was never picked up. In fact the day he passed he informed me his body would be picked up. Months later I attend a funeral for a friend and we were waiting for the ashes for the mass. I was asked to call to see the ETA so I called and the answering service said " Tim is on vacation, he says their is a miscommunication." HOW DOES THIS HAPPEN!!!! Do not use them.

We came to Chicago on the death of my father under very awkward circumstances. Barr Funeral Home…read morewas chosen for us accidentally but I will forever be grateful to Tim for his dedication, commitment, responsiveness, thoughtfulness and professionalism in handling my father's passing and cremation. He and his staff allowed me and my family to be fully present during this emotional, difficult time.

I wanted to add an additional thanks to Greg for all of his help coordinating on the day of my…read moremother's services. He really was patient and kind while in our time of hurt to direct everything to help run smoothly, in addition to Karen. The flyers of the luncheon information passed out at the end were so thoughtful, on top of Karen calling the restaurant ahead of time with a more precise headcount. We didn't even ask for this - they were steps ahead! They also worked to pack up everything we needed to pick up after the interment. And Michael gave me a copy of my dad's prayer card from years ago when I mentioned I may have misplaced mine after moving twice since then. I was so speechless and touched. What an amazing, compassionate team! I can't thank you enough from the bottom of our hearts. I hope no one has to frequent any funeral home (since it would mean loved ones have passed away), but this is definitely the place I would choose over and over again.

Hi just wanted to say how the staff at Lawrence Funeral was so nice and helpful with everything…read morethey've done for the preparation for my wifey/partner Dawn Becker. Thank you so much the staff is professional and would recommend Lawrence Funeral to family and friends.

My Mom, Emily passed away on Jan 30,2023. Although times like this can be so stressful, picking the…read moreproper funeral director and home is essential. My family has dealt with the Wojciechowski's since they were on Webster Street in the old neighborhood. Their support, compassion, a their take charge attitude, leaves little to do but comfort your loved ones. Brad Rushton our Funeral Director and planner left no stone unturned. He had it all covered, up to and including having Jody Wojciechowski, spend the day with us making everything incredibly smooth. Also, their preparation in making my mom look like a Queen lying in State, was remarkable! I want to take this opportunity to personally thank the entire team at Colonial for all their support and love that they extended to my family.

Four months I had to plan a wake and funeral for my father who passed away within a week of…read moreplanning everything. Mark and his staff were all wonderful and made this devastating occasion as simple as possible for us. Mark helped with everything that is needed from beginning to end and my father a the most beautiful wake we were told by so many bn people that attended. The facility was updated and clean with great staff. I highly recommend them.