Great experience. While we were busy mourning the loss of our loved one, this place handled…read moreeverything perfectly, so one less thing for us to stress about. They have multiple rooms, different sizes, some with seating and some without. We got a large room with seating. They have a monitor, if you want to set up a slideshow. They also have a public kitchen and private kitchen, so if you are there for an extended time, you might want to leave food in the kitchen. They have a refrigerator where you can store items. They also provide free coffee. The facility is very nice, and the staff are great. When we got food delivered, Jamie offered to bring it to the kitchen for us so that we wouldn't have to be bothered. At the end of the wake, they let us stay to say our goodbyes as long as we needed to.

The death of a loved one is something for which we are never really prepared. There can be so much…read moreconfusion at a time when a giant wave of grief first shows itself, and we may feel lost, hopeless, and helpless. Many questions arise when we're responsible for making final arrangements, and I'm glad we had Williams-Kampp to guide us along the way. Our father grew up in Wheaton, and the location wasn't too far from the cemetery in West Chicago where he was to be buried next to our mother, so this seemed like the perfect place to have his visitation and funeral service. The fact that our father was visiting my sister in Texas at the time of his death did not make things easier. But Dan Williams was there for us, and he informed us of what to expect. My father passed away in the hospital at 1:36 a.m.--a time when I felt lost and didn't know what to do. Dan was there to answer the phone at two in the morning, and he assured me that he would take care of everything. I can't begin to describe the feeling of relief I felt by those words. I told my siblings, "Everything was going to be okay; they've got us." There were extra steps on the part of the state of Texas in getting my father's remains back home, but Dan took care of everything for us, reassuring us of the progress along the way. The "Dad is back home" text when his plane landed and they had him was comforting. One may often read in Yelp reviews the phrase "I cannot say enough...," and it certainly applies here. Dan was there when we arrived back in Illinois to make our father's final arrangements and services. You hear ghost stories of funeral homes preying on the grief of family members to sell them the most expensive items in their inventory. I went in ready to pounce. But it never happened. There was no showing of the $10k casket. We told Dan about the image we had for our father, and what he showed us was perfect. We were told about a vault being required by state law, "but there's no reason to get the expensive one." These are not the sales people my siblings and I were expecting. They were everything I could have hoped for and more. While I'm in no hurry to use their services again--certainly, none of us are--if anyone finds themselves in need of help making final arrangements for a loved one, this is the place to go. If you're reading this review during a time where you feel lost, turn to Williams-Kampp. You'll be in good hands. I'm sorry for your loss, and may peace find you swiftly.

Heaven knows what will happen to me for bestowing the ultimate rating on a Catholic cemetery not…read moreknown for its number of Italian souls in residence, but this particular place is totally deserving. Located almost across the street from Cantigny, Assumption Cemetery seems to be able to push the envelope against Diocesan rules and regs and they do it in a wonderful way. Finally, a Catholic cemetery that exists for those its supposed to exist for: the bereaved. From the lay out of the land, to the congenial and late staying office staff; from the no holds barred personalized and often decorative displays to the deceased, it appears that anything goes, but in a tasteful, joyous way. This type of effigy is rarely seen in some of the more establishment dwellings of the souls, but it really should be. The Mausoleum on the premises is anything but dour: the stained glass is lovely and Assumption encourages families to offer personal touches in the way of photos, candles, baseball hats, veteran dog tags, and then some, Even as you walk through, without knowing a soul, you can tell what the souls are about. Two of my former students are here and their families have said there is no dread stopping in for a visit. There is also a decent sized chapel that is routinely open throughout the day and here again, Assumption goes the distance. If you stop in to pray or to grieve, expect to be kept company; not by dead silence, but by piped in hymns of the Catholic variety. The grounds overall are immaculate. Whether you are coming, going, or staying, AC has nailed it in figuring out that even death is all about the details. Very nice work!

I was looking for a grave of an old friend who died in 2003. Michelle was very helpful over the…read morephone and took the time to locate it for me. She also offered for me to come into the office so that she can show me specifically where his grave site is, to save me some time. She was very polite and helpful and enjoyed my time in the office as well as my visit to my grandpa and my good friend.

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.

Beautiful well kept cemetery…read more WHEATON CEMETERY Taken from a plaque in the cemetery. "Wheaton Cemetery provides the final resting place for many individuals with ties to Wheaton. The Wheaton Cemetery Association formally incorporated February 14, 1857 by a special act of legislature. In 1861 the original three acre tract of land for the cemetery was acquired from Jesse C. Wheaton, by a combination of purchase and donation. As you make your way through the grounds, the history of Wheaton reveals itself in a tapestry of names, reminders of those who enriched our community through the years. Among those buried in these grounds are Wheaton's founding fathers: Erastus Gary (1806-1887), Jesse C. Wheaton (1813-1895), and Warren 1.. Wheaton (1812-1903). Artistic sculpted monuments create a beautiful memorial park as well as an enduring tribute to those buried here. The stately gray structure is the Gary Mausoleum, constructed by Elbert H. Gary in 1912 of granite from Barre. Vermont. The earliest section of monuments can be found in the front portion of the grounds, on and around the rise. Wheaton Cemetery continues to serve the community, by providing an opportunity to remember those who have gone before us. Established as a Wheaton Historic Site in 1993"

Who writes a review for a cemetery? It would appear I'm about to be the first…read more My stepfather passed away earlier this year and in the midst of helping my mother and sister make all the arrangements, I learned that Wheaton Cemetery was going to be Peter's final resting place along with my mother on day MANY MANY YEARS from now. We visited the cemetery the day before his wake and my mother showed my sister and I where they would be buried. I know it may be a bit morbid, but hey, we're not gonna live forever and if you think about it, a cemetery is something some, if not most, people will have to pick out at some point. Wheaton Cemetery is a small cemetery on Warrenville road off Roosevelt. It's a beautiful cemetery filled with old trees and truly beautiful scenery. It's an older cemetery near a residential area and located directly next to St. Michael's cemetery. If you're not careful, you may accidentally pull in the wrong place if you're heading here. From what I understand they have recently expanded their grounds and are opening up some more burial sites. I never really thought about where I wanted to ultimately end up but I know I want to be with my husband and I would love to be near my mother and/or sister if possible. Their pricing is quite reasonable from what I'm told and hoping that I have many, MANY years before I will actually require their services, I may look into a site at this cemetery one of these days. After all, my mom will be nearby and my stepdad, Pete, is already there waiting for the company.

Lisajoy was wonderful to work with, she took the time to listen to what I was looking for. She…read moredesigned a beautiful head stone for my parents. I would highly reccommed working with her.

Lisajoy was very kind and helpful assisting me in selecting a grave marker for my grandmother. I…read moretold her that we wanted a marker that would match my grandfather's as closely as possible, but cost was a concern. She took the time to help me select a beautiful marker that was exactly what were looking for - visually and financially. Our family is very satisfied with the service provided by Wheaton Memorials and would recommend them highly.

Unfortunately in the last 4 years we have lost both my Mother and Father. During these difficult…read moretimes you hope that for all of the difficult parts you hope to be taken care of well by those who provide service. Well my sister and I received TREMENDOUS caring, thoughtful and complete service from Leonard Funeral Home for both of their services. With the utmost in professionalism and thoughtfulness all of the employees from Leonard made sure those difficult times were as good as they could be in dealing with the situations. I highly recommend their services in the unfortunate events of loved ones passing.

From the owner: Family Owned For Over 85 Years…read more The Leonard Memorial Home, Ltd. has helped families in Glen Ellyn, IL remember their loved ones since 1922. Our priority is to give each family personal attention and compassion. We do this by offering complete funeral home services by a sympathetic and professional staff.As a family-owned company, we uphold the highest level of standards in quality products and service. Our newly renovated home offers a beautifully constructed coffee room, as well as new washrooms on the main floor. We also offer valet parking and have a large parking lot to accommodate all families, large or small.We offer:* Traditional funerals* Memorial services* Cremations* Pre-planningAt the Leonard Memorial Home, you can remember your loved one in a tranquil setting alongside the rest of your family. We help you take the time to honor them and pay your last respects. We listen to your needs and customize the service to your exact specifications. From our family to yours, we give you peace of mind and solace in your time of grief.Call the Leonard Memorial Home today to schedule an appointment!

I contacted them once my husband passed and they charged me for a cramerion they never did. my…read morehusband was sendt to chicago since we donated his body. when Imquestiooned them why they charged me for a creamtion they never did they said,it was for,paperwork,but clearly on my paperwork,it said creamation which by the way when my husband was donated the place in chicago cremated him for free so DuPage never did anything for him when I questioned them they said it was for paperwork clearly my papaerwork said creamation I even showed them that . they also said that they never had me in there system well they are so wrong all they have to,do,is look at Sept 20 2020 in the morning of his passing at the West Chicago I'll facility when I went to them for my husband Jose Santiago. look his name up,on there website for obituaries you,will see it thee so,not,only,do they charge for services they never did they lie about it being there. plus they would never give me back a refund for a service they charged me for but never did. if they can lose paperwork what else can they lose just asking.

It feels a bit strange to review a funeral home but I am very happy that I decided to use Dupage…read moreCremations when my mom passed away a couple of months ago because they made everything very streamlined. I had visited the location a couple days before my mom passed and they were very respectful and took down all of our information so that after my mom passed they were able to just come in take her body to the home. They also were able to get all of our official documentation information filled out at that moment as well. We had the basic cremation package which allowed us a 30 minute viewing. The space was clean and allowed us some private time with my mom before she was cremated. Receiving her remains and death certificate was also very efficient. We received both a couple business days after the viewing. Thank you for making a difficult life event pain free and simple. That was very important for us as we grieved.

I was referred to Glenn (owner of Memories In The Making) as I searched for an expert to restore…read moreour family's memorial. What a lucky connection for me! Glenn was prompt in his responds to my questions as we decided on the best way to restore my great grandparent's monument. I live out of state but he kept me updated with email and photos. I flew back in October to see the monument and was thrilled with the outcome. I had no idea how much care is involved in monument restoration, and I'm very grateful for Glenn's experience and expertise. The before and after photos demonstrate the exceptional quality of Glenn's restoration.

Jim Farkas was so kind. I just lost my husband of 34 years and he was so understanding. He really…read morekept me from losing it. The services offered are reasonably priced. My husband wanted to be cremated and the price of this service was a lot cheaper than I was anticipating. Jim also did not try to up sell. He respected me and made me feel good about my decisions. I left feeling comforted and that I could reach out to them for anything at anytime.

Professional. Deeply caring and compassionate. We used them for both my parents and have…read morerecommended to many friends. Thank you Brian for everything!

Our son recently passed away very unexpectedly and Brian and his staff were so caring and helpful…read more They handled everything for us and explained everything we needed to know. We would highly recommend them for your funeral or cremation needs.

Great Funeral Home that I recently visited. Last time I was here it was over 10 years ago. The…read moreservice provided here for a friend of mine that recently passed away was above and beyond. Great levels of hospitality and it is a warm, inviting environment. What I do recommend that I think is the major issue here is that if you know that the person has a large family please carpool over here because parking is limited and I had to see people park half a mile away or across the street to make their way into the funeral home.

Our family will be forever grateful to Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium for the…read moreextraordinary care and compassion they showed us during the most difficult time of our lives. Losing someone you love is never easy, but the way they guided us through every step brought comfort when we needed it most. From the very first conversation, Bogdan Gal treated us not just as clients, but as family. His kindness, patience, and genuine empathy meant more than words can express. He handled every detail of the arrangements for Joanna Bednarz's funeral with the utmost dignity and respect. The service was truly beautiful -- thoughtful, elegant, and perfectly reflective of Joanna's life and spirit. Bogdan's steady guidance helped us feel supported and reassured through every decision. We are also deeply thankful to Renia, whose warmth and understanding comforted us from the moment we walked through the doors. She was incredibly organized, responsive, and gentle in every interaction, making a painful process feel a little less overwhelming. A heartfelt thank you as well to Donna and the entire staff. Every single person we encountered showed compassion, professionalism, and sincere care. Their attention to detail and quiet support during the service did not go unnoticed. They created an atmosphere of peace and respect that allowed our family to grieve, remember, and honor Joanna in the most meaningful way. In a time filled with sorrow, Damar-Kaminski Funeral Home & Crematorium provided light, comfort, and dignity. We will never forget the beautiful service they created for Joanna or the compassion they showed our family. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for helping us say goodbye with love and grace. May God Bless you all, Bednarz Family