So my mother had a traditional South Indian "arranged marriage," which was beneficial for them…read moreboth My father was already in the US with the intent of becoming a US citizen for the purpose of becoming an MD, an American MD I was born during his Scholarship, long before I have memory of. He decided to purchase a 3-bedroom, 2 bath home in the all-White suburbs of Arlington Heights - 100% so that my my little brother and I could have a backyard with a children's swing set in the 70s Point being, my mother, who physically beat us with a wooden spoon DAILY... I would never assault a dog physically or verbally... why the fxck would any human assault physically a 2-year old????!!!! She hated my MD Dad and her children So when my my Dr. MD Dad suddenly dropped dead in in 2014 - my local Illinois Cremation Center was there primarily there for my husband to follow a traditional Hindu cremation (imagine a simplified ved version of happy comedic Dr. Kuttners (if you ever watched House, perhaps the last amazing TV show sans Cable);self-inflicted gunshot suicide When Dad dropped dead, he had handwritten instructions on what to do with his ashes Well Uma still keeps HIM in his now-bedroom in his closet with the door to the room permanently closed Via my husband, while I was still "comatose" and eliminated on my my bed on three layers of "puppy training pads" ICC offered my husband to pray to witness all of it, although his best offer was to purchase a simple wooden wood box and an "expensive but cheap" bamboo container They in addition to cremation - trust ME THIS SINGULAR TIME PLEASE - Order #1M Death Certificates with ease (needed for cancelation of every single thing in his name (home, utilities, credit cards, phone accounts (lol the landline) cell, etc etc etc.. Uma regularly ays her victim card with his passing, she is an 80+ authentic Yoga instructor and daily I hope that I die prior to her Uma's body can finally rot in her finally her her own house that my Dad paid for when he was a very poor MD student and his only "job" was as a pre-MD student teacher Uma does not deserve Illinois Cremation Center so respect and care of anyone would has passed and especially their kindness of families going through the ordeal My husband is big and tall White guy As I understand it, we both require at least the same size container. Tissue and fat burn simply, it is bones, which every human or animal has (i am a lifelong Hindu vegan since birth) Anyway when Ed dies ( our 30th Anniversary is in a few days), I shall just call ICC to pick up his body at the hospital or at our home), order at the 2014 price and ease 100 of hos Death Certificates and bed done I do have to by IL state law, pick up his ashes within 30 days plus sign 1 million forms, with even "comatose" in our bed that I obviously eliminated n (;2026 and the most active Yelp reviewer /r

I have to first start off by saying if I could give 10 stars I would. this place has been nothing…read moreshort of amazing. They have kept me in the loop thru out this whole process. I have been working with a gentleman named Colton. He was amazing every time I called, He would call me back with updates. I just wanted to say thank you Colton for everything you have done. You made this process so easy even after the first place we have gone thru that messed up. I will recommend you guys to anyone who may need it. The amount of compassion and care you all provided was amazing. I can't say thank you enough!! Please share this with Colton he really deserves the Kuddos!!!

Extremely unprofessional. Never returns your phone calls. Post my father's obituary with services…read morethen takes the post down, because a family member wants to have 2 services instead of one. Completely disrespecting the entire family. Holding onto my parents urns. Would never recommend this funeral home.

I grew up going to a funeral home on the other side of Schaumburg, on Golf road. I always found it…read moreold and outdated. I've attended dozens of funerals of family and friends there. This was my first time at Salerno's and I was expecting the same, but was pleasantly surprised at the modern amenities at this home. The main interior is bright and doesn't feel somber as you walk through. The staff seemed polite and courteous and the seating was comfortable and plentiful. I said goodbye to one of my oldest friend's father last week and I found this funeral home a perfect place to honor him. He has was a former US Marine, so there was a flag ceremony that will live in my memory for a long time. This would be a great location for your service.

I had been planning the burial of my brother's, mother's, and father's ashes next to my sister's…read moregrave for nearly five months. About two weeks before the scheduled date, the cemetery called to tell me I could no longer have the date I reserved because they needed to close the cemetery for a "high-profile" burial. I later learned through the news that it was for a retired Chicago Bears player. What's frustrating is that they claimed it was for privacy, yet media coverage was allowed inside the cemetery. Because of the last-minute change, I lost a deposit at a restaurant we had booked, since they were unable to accommodate us on another date. I then had to scramble to make new arrangements during an already difficult time. A Very disappointing experience. I understand that unexpected situations can happen, but giving such short notice after months of planning--especially for something this important--caused unnecessary stress and financial loss. My grave markers are another disappointing experience still waiting. so a 2nd review is pending

My father has been in the ground almost 10 months now, headstone was bought and paid for 9 months…read moreago with Chapel Hill, and since Debbie didn't design it properly it was delayed. After not hearing from them I finally went into the office and found out as of two weeks ago the headstone has been in Chapel Hill's possession since February! Now every week it's an excuse as to why they haven't installed it. Today's excuse since I went back in since they never called is they install headstones "in between cutting the grass" and maintenance. Give me a shovel and I'll install it! Given these people deal in death and are well paid by the survivors they should work with some expediency and understand that people visiting their dead father would like to see a grave marker; not just a piece of grass. If you're considering this place please look elsewhere - your family will be better off.

Weeks before we thought we would need help I met with Ryan Geils to discuss the options and…read moreprocess. I really like family businesses and Ryan only added to my position. He was great! All questions answered and options, costs and recommendations based on my input put everything in order. Our solution in place and only a phone call away. When the time came, months later, late at night, one call and they appeared punctually at the time we requested (around 2am). Everything took place as planned, no hiccups and we were able to deal with our grief and not the details. Geils Funeral Home is totally buttoned down.

The service provided was outstanding. Our family felt at ease that all the details were taken care…read moreof to our liking. It was nice to be assisted by a respectful staff at a difficult time of our lives. The chapel was beautiful and it accommodated all of us. We highly recommend to use Geils Funeral Home in Bensenville.

I would like to express how satisfied we were with Pedersen Ryberg. Jessica gave us peace of mind…read moreand covered every detail from start to finish. Everything they said they were going to do was done on time and with compassion. The wake, procession and burial all done beautifully and with transparent communication. We are so thankful that everything turned out perfect for our loved one.

Thank you Stacey Lynn at PRF for being so kind to our family while we navigated our way through our…read moreloss. You were an amazing pillar of strength and valuable information when we needed this guidance the most. I will highly recommend you to anyone who will (unfortunately) need assistance in the future.

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.

Family owned funeral home that gives exceptional care to your loved one and those who grieve…read more Correct phone number is 773-237-4404

From the owner: Located in Chicago, IL, Sheldon-Goglin-Kaminski Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral…read moreand cremation provider with over 100 years of dedicated service to the community. We offer a wide range of compassionate, personalized services, including: Traditional funerals with visitation and/or memorial service, followed by burial or cremation, Direct burial or direct cremation, Cremation with memorial services, Domestic and international transportation of remains, Pre-arrangement planning (both funded and non-funded). If you require a service or product not listed above, please don’t hesitate to contact us—we are here to help you.

Seldom will I sit to write a review, but after much thought, I felt the need to write this one…read more I stepped into the office of Elm Lawn Cemetery, to speak about my sisters Headstone and met with Jacklyn Rodriguez. I had so many questions and felt that I may overwhelm her and not get the answers I needed. However, this thankfully, was not the case. Jacklyn, provided answers for all my concerns and took as much time necessary, ensuring I did not leave without being fully informed. She was really helpful in advising me of future needs as well, prior to a price increase which would go into effect within the next few days. Within my time in the office with her, we shared a few stories about family and loss. We laughed about some of our stories and helped make time go with ease. I also learned that she had a second job at a care center, giving care and compassion to patients that can't care for themselves. It takes a big heart to give that form of care. I found Jacklyn to be, personable, warm and professional, with a great understanding of ones needs in the midst of a grieving. She seemed more like family by the time we completed our business. Thank you Jacklyn, for your kindness. It was a pleasure to meet you. H Ware

When my father passed away last year, I was dreading making the funeral arrangements. What started…read moreas an unnecessarily complicated and confusing process caused by others, turned out to be a comforting experience thanks to Kenn. A LITTLE BACKGROUND: My dad was supposed to be buried in the Muslim section of the Elm Lawn cemetery. The plots in that section are assigned by the Albanian-American Mosque Foundation in Berkeley, Ill.--not Elm Lawn Cemetery. However, when my dad died, I was told that by a manager at the Mosque that the Muslim section was totally "reserved." When my mother died years earlier, I tried to reserve the spot next to hers for my father through the mosque foundation but they told me at the time that they don't allow reservations. That wouldn't be fair, they said. The Berkeley mosque decided to change that policy so they could reserve graves for their own large and extended family and friends ... and it did so without notifying ALL mosque members that they opened up reservations. (The plots were not all full, mind you ... just RESERVED for many people who likely would not die for another 30 to 50 years, maybe more; some of the reserved plots were for little kids who have very long lives ahead of them.) As a result, even though we had family members buried at Elm Lawn, we were told by a mosque official that my dad would have to go to a cemetery in Lemont, Ill., to get a reduced-rate plot that is included with membership in the mosque. So I was distraught when I called the Elm Lawn Cemetery office just to see if there was anything they could do for us. THAT'S WHEN KENN K. SAVED THE DAY!!! I spoke with Kenn and to my surprise, he told us that they actually did have some plots available in the Muslim section. I had to pay $4K for the plot but I was relieved that we didn't have to separate my dad from his family members. Dealing with Kenn K. was an absolute pleasure. I am not one who trusts people easily but with Kenn, I immediately felt at ease. Anyone can see that Kenn is honest, respectful, sincere and truly caring. He treated us like family. He's a wonderful person who goes the extra mile. I later ended up ordering a grave marker. He was wonderfully supportive during that whole process as well. In early March of this year, the day the grave marker came in, Kenn had it placed in the ground and sent me a picture of it by email with a lovely encouraging note that made me smile. From start to finish, Kenn made the process as pleasant as it could possibly be. Others at the office were very nice as well. If you find yourself in need of Elm Lawn Cemetery's services, don't hesitate to call Kenn. He is a great comfort, and you will be in great hands!