My mom was taking great care of. I thank God that she looked so natural. My mom was not big on…read moremakeup and they made sure they placed as little makeup as possible, leaving her looking like herself. They gave her a manicure and pressed her hair to her favorite style. Very respectful staff and sympathetic to not only our needs but our feelings in our time of need. Very responsive to any questions we had and kept us in the loop of all movement with my mom. Limo was on time despite us living outside of the state. Very respectful and caring limo driver. Spencer came to the wake and funeral to make sure things were tp our satisfaction. The Leak family took Excellent care of our family. I definitely would trust them again with my love one. Excellent service!

I would never send even my enemy to this funeral home. Very unprofessional and communication is so…read morepoor. It took them to the time of our service to tell us we don't have a minister.

The service was unacceptable. I had a memorial service for my husband and everything went wrong. It…read morestarted with the facility being extremely dated and room was not prepared when I got there and they sat my husbands remains were placed on an old poker table throughout the service. The bathroom was filthy before, during and after the service. The printing service literally charged me to send the obituaries to another​ printer, and thw obituaries were done very poorly. I would not recommend taylor funeral homes to anyone. What they have done a hoorible job. I would not recommend Taylor Funeral Home to anyone.

I see these reviews and am totally shocked by the one star and horrible remarks. Our family has…read moreused Taylor since 1985 with my Grandma. Next there was my uncle in 1998, and my sister in 2010. Now my dear Mother has relocated to heaven and we are using Taylor to prepare Mama, as the services will be at her church. So we met with a truly wonderful and helpful gentleman - Mr. James Sandifer. He was amazingly compassionate and helpful. He walked us through the process, gave advice, communicated with us constantly, and was simply our guide and support through the process. We then spoke with Mr. Allen, who also was extremely kind and compassionate. His role is to oversee the funeral cars. He was very kind and empathetic - truly caring. Then Mr. Townsend, who prepared my Mom. He called yesterday to offer condolences, and to let me know that he finished preparing my Mom earlier than planned. He then told me that she's beautiful. When we arrived today to see my Mom, both Mr. Sandifer and Mr. Townsend were with us and offered tremendous support and compassion. My Mom looks angelic ... perfect. The casket Mr. Sandifer helped us select is perfection - very feminine and ladylike - like Mama. The job they did was in excellence, and they made us feel really special and they cared for my Mom with extra kindness. Thank you all so much ... so very much. You have been there for our family consistently over the years, and you've always done a job that is above and beyond. Thank you so very much ... you have no idea how much we appreciate you! God bless you all ... as long as you're there, you are and will be the choice for our family. Thank you over and again! Tracey Marshall

Gatlin is a bit "extra" in my humble opinion and I'd recommend AA Rayner & AR Leak for funeral…read moreservices. Their funeral directors are friendly enough and the quality of the services and presentation/preparation is acceptable but it just isn't as professional in its presentation as others.

When we arrived, the first "sorry for your loss" came with no eye contact and sounded like a bored,…read morerehearsed script -- and that set the tone for everything that followed. It became clear very quickly that this funeral home is focused on money and volume, not compassion or care. Our service was rushed from start to finish. We were repeatedly interrupted with unrelated parking announcements. In the middle of my mother's honoring song -- a moment that mattered deeply to us -- the staff told us to turn the volume down so they could make yet another announcement. Although we arrived on time, they still cut our service short just to move on to the next one. Her slideshow wasn't even properly set up. Only one screen was turned on, leaving half the room unable to see her photos and memories. That level of carelessness during a final tribute is unacceptable. There were no tissues for mourners, no direction or support from staff, and no sense of leadership to help guide us through such an important moment. The entire experience felt cold, rushed, and transactional. To make things worse, they removed one of her songs from the obituary without explanation or permission. That was a personal detail we carefully chose to honor her life -- and they simply erased it. For a service that cost nearly $10,000, we expected respect, professionalism, and a facility that reflects dignity. Instead, the aesthetics are dated, uninviting, and in need of serious investment. The staff appears untrained, overwhelmed, and more focused on packing in back-to-back services than honoring the people entrusted to them. My family has used this funeral home for years, but after this experience, that ends with me. My mother deserved better, and families deserve to know what they're walking into. I hope people start paying attention and choose a place that truly cares instead of one that treats grief like a business transaction.

When I loss my mom they made me feel comfortable. They were patient, kind, professional and very…read moreknowledgeable about the whole process. The Calahan staff prepared my mom so gracefully. She looked so great. She looked like she was sleeping and looked so peaceful. I would 100% recommend their services and if I ever need a funeral home the Calahan Funeral Home will be my choice hands down. Keep up the good work you guys are a great asset to the community. Also Ms. Smith, Mr. King and Ms. Baldwin are amazing. I loved working with them; they made me feel like family. Make sure to get the video tribute and their beautiful tribute blanket. The blanket was gorgeous. Everyone asked me where did I get it and who made it. You won't regret it!! Love the Zellean Smith Family

You people referred me to Heights Cremation to do my father's cremation. That place was lower than…read morea junkyard and had I known I wouldn't even have sent my cat there. When the news broke you didn't even alert me to say what had happened. If you knew how lowdown dirty and raggedy that place was and you still referred them to grieving trusting people may God have mercy on your soul.

AA Rayner funeral home provides tremendous services for families in their times of grief. The…read morequality of the work and cleanliness of the facilities is second to none.

Went for a funeral the free parking is limited so arrive early. Spacious room, for three service…read more Space between the pews are small for the center chapel. Don't know the cost.

Unfortunately I have been to this business far more times than I care to, but I will say they have…read moreserved my family well. This time it was for my aunt, who passed away at the age of 90. This is a small home, older than most, but it is clean and neat. The ladies room was nice and had a small sitting area with a nice sofa. There is a small parking lot in the back, but there is plenty of street parking off of Stony Island. It was good to see that they were observing COVID protocols...everyone was required to wear masks and they room was limited to number of people that were in attendance. Not sure if they are actually involved in the preparation of my aunt's body, but I have to say she looked amazing, like she was sleeping. The service itself was nice, but I wasn't all that crazy about the minister that gave the eulogy. It's not the first time I have been to a service where the person didn't know anything about the person they were speaking of, so the eulogy tended to wander off track. Not sure what the bald eagle being on the endangered species list had to do with my aunt, but it was mentioned. Prior to him delivering his sermon, many of us got up to speak about my aunt. I guess I was hoping he would take note of what was said about her and work off of that. That didn't happen, so hence the bald eagle story. Definitely hoping that I don't have to come back here too soon, but otherwise the service and execution of it was a good send off from my aunt.

This place should be closed down. They made my grandmother look like she was clubbing and they put…read moreso much embalming fluids in her that when you touched her jaw the fluids started running down her face. I would have given them a half star but it wouldn't let me. DON'T GO HERE IF YOU WANT THINGS DONE RIGHT!

If I could give Cage Memorial a negative star as a review, I would…read more I want to share my experience with Cage Memorial following my aunt's services, which were held in January 2025. Since the services, I have consistently contacted Cage Memorial--approximately every two months speaking with Bethany, to ask when my aunt's death certificate would be available. The last time I called was in May 2026. I was repeatedly told that the delay was due to the medical examiner's office. On August 26, 2026, I called again and spoke with Roland. I was placed on hold for approximately ten minutes. When he returned, he told me that the death certificate was there. When I asked when it had arrived, his response was, "What difference does it make? It's here now." I found that response extremely dismissive, especially after waiting so long and repeatedly following up. I went to Cage Memorial that same day with my sister to retrieve the death certificate. Unfortunately, the situation became even more upsetting disrespectful, and aggressive. Roland yelled at us, made derogatory comments about our skin color, and continued yelling at us as we left the building. He also stated that he had no empathy for the situation. Losing a loved one is already an incredibly difficult and emotional experience. Families should not have to deal with additional stress, hostility, or disrespect from the funeral home and the owners handling their loved one's arrangements and documents. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Cage Memorial to anyone. I encourage families to research their options carefully, compare prices, and read reviews before choosing a funeral home. The way a family is treated during one of the most difficult times in their lives matters.

I give high praise to Cage Memorial. In 2023 they handled my mother's funeral service, navigating a…read morecomplex process. She lived in Atlanta, GA with a family member, until her death. Then we had her remains sent back to Chicago for interment. Cage Memorial worked with a local Atlanta funeral home to bring our mother home to Chicago and then arrange the usual and customary funeral arrangements. They were patient in dealing with our small family and navigating the requests of the three family members involved in making the arrangements. In 2025 our family decided to move our grandmother from a remote south side Chicago cemetary to the same location as her children. Yet again, this was a complex process, requiring special permits from the city and coordinating with the original cemetary to move our grandmother. These transfers only take place May to September, just to complicate things even further. Cage was so professional in their handling of the challenges in this process. They kept things simple for the family who do not live in Chicago, communicating via text, email and offering digital documents for signature. The family couldn't be there on the day of transfer, but Cage kindly took photos of the procedure. I have the highest regard for Cage Memorial and recommend them for you funerary needs. The quality of care and value of their service was high.

Excellent customer service. This home has only one large chapel. Fair circulation. Really clean…read morefacility. Residential area so limited parking. Affordable.

My family has acquired Chicago's Seals Funeral Home for services for more than 40 years, and up…read moreuntil today we've never had a problem. The late Mr. Clarence Seals (proprietor and owner) has been like member of the family providing A+ guidance and services during some of the most difficult times in our lives. As world-wide pandemic COVID-19 continued, we unfortunately lost my aunt at the age of 82 on April 18, 2020. Although her death was not due to the virus but another illness, several years ago she undoubtedly requested that Seals Funeral Home handle her final arrangements (just as her late husband and other countless family members requested). Everything was pre-paid in full. Due to the pandemic her wishes could not be granted for a funeral service with attendees and a memorial celebration would have to take place at a later time. It was agreed that a burial service with three family members, the pastor and six pallbearers would take place at the cemetery. On April 27, 2020 at 10:45 am everyone had arrived and ready to commence at 11:00 am. Everyone except the hearse bearing my aunt's body that is. The cemetery informed us prior that once we arrived, we could not leave our vehicles for safety reasons. At 11:20 am and fearing a problem with the hearse had occurred, I contacted Seals Funeral Home. When an older woman answered the phone I explained the situation and asked nicely if there was a problem. This woman began yelling at me and telling me that she didn't know what the problem was and that we would have to wait; the hearse will arrive shortly. I immediately assumed that my aunt's goddaughter must've called before me and asked the same question because I later discovered she received the same rude response. Who knew? We're sequestered in our cars waiting. This woman at Seals was yelling so loudly that my husband could hear and asked what was wrong with her. I could not get one word in as this woman continued to rant and berate me. Finally, she finished, the only thing I could say was okay and thank you, and then she abruptly hung up the phone. The hearse was 1/2 hour late. Until today, my father, grandparents, maternal grandmother, uncles, aunts and cousins have received the best service from Seals Funeral Home. In the past, I have also recommended their services to friends and associates.....NEVER AGAIN! I later found out that the woman I was spoke to was Mrs. Ethel Seals (the owner's wife)! If Mr. Seals were alive today, this would never have happened. He valued his customers and they always felt secure leaving their loved ones in his care. It's tragic that his wife did not provide the same comfort to us today, and I pray that no other family will ever have to endure such treatment.

I have been walking through Oak Woods Cemetery for many years, and the new folks in charge are…read moremaking this cemetery beautiful again. The area is cleaner, improved landscaping, everything looks so much better. It's a beautiful and historic cemetery.

I left a one star review 24 days ago. Management did reach out to me and invited me to leave my…read moreinformation with Ms. Erica D. I have left several messages for her in the past For some reason, I thought this time would be different since Management got involved, but I see that it is not. My mother had a message for (Ms.Erica D.) This message, I believe, would work out the problem that my family is having with Oakwoods but no one will call me back to get the message. Never mind posting! Try picking up the phone and calling 312-480-8804. Everybody is not well versed in technology. Patricia Alexander

Losing my dad was the hardest thing I've ever had to endure. I had many special request and I am…read morejust amazed at how Elmwood Chapel made everything just perfect. I cannot say enough good things about Elwood Chapel. They really went out of their way to make sure that everything was just as we requested. I am so very grateful for their caring, compassion and professionalism.

Attended the service at this facility on Thursday August 11, 2016 and I have to say that this…read morefacility lacks organization, empathy, sensitivity, and tact.