We have family members here and visited recently and we were dismayed to see many headstones not…read moreonly sinking, but some were toppled over. It doesn't look like routine maintenance is a priority here. I will be following up with a phone call to the office. We noticed this in section 14.

I don't usually turn to social media with complaints, but this is completely unacceptable. I went…read moreto the cemetery to clean my sister's headstone and decorate her grave for her birthday this week. Google listed the opening time as 8 AM, so I arrived around 8:30, only to find different hours posted. Fine--I waited until 9:30, but the gates were still closed. Since my sister's passing, I have never missed the tradition of cleaning and decorating her grave before her birthday. Anyone who knew her knows how much her birthday meant to her, and I wanted to honor that. For the cemetery to take that moment away from me today hurt me deeply.

My wife and I decided to do some pre-planning to make things easier for our kids when the time…read morecomes. We bought a plot and the cemetery recommended Troost Monuments. We met with Lisa Tomlin at their Palatine office and she could not have been more helpful in creating our headstone, just the way we wanted. It took about 12 weeks for the stone to be delivered and while it was a little strange to see it in place with our names on it, it's comforting to know that it's one less thing that our kids will need to be concerned with. Thanks Lisa for your professionalism. You "ROCK"!

I have dealt with this establishment twice, once when my dear Mom passed away in 2018 and again…read morewhen my 100 year old spunky & loving grandmother passed in 2020. When my Mom passed, my sister and I made an appointment to select a headstone. I was impressed when I had called to make an appointment as I spoke to Chris Lee and he was friendly and informative. We met with him on 3/25/18. He was very helpful in giving us information on the type of headstone that was required for the area where my mother's grave site was, the catalogs as well as the sample headstones that was in his office to choose from. With his help, we chose a headstone we were really pleased with that was regal and epitomized my mother's classiness. In the year of the pandemic, my granny passed in June, 2020. Since we had a good experience prior, we decided to come back to this business to get a headstone for her grave site. We met with Steven Bloom on 8/1/20. He was friendly, took time to show us our options and we selected a different headstone that reminded us of her personal style. We paid for the headstone in full (you have the option to make a partial payment) and waited to hear updates on our order. More than two and a half months passed by and I hadn't heard anything regarding our fully paid order so I reached out to Mr. Bloom for an update. I talked to him via phone in October and he remembered me and the order and told me he would call me back that day to provide update details. I didn't get a call back so I called the next day and left him a voicemail as he was out of the office. I still did not hear from him after a few days. It was then that I called again and asked to speak to a manager. I was transferred to a vice president and explained the situation. He looked into it and was honest about what happened which I appreciated. Our order unintentionally got lost in the shuffle. With the pandemic and tons of orders, an error occurred. Sir V.P. apologized for the non-communication of who we dealt with concerning this order and the error. He got right on getting our order processed immediately. He communicated with me by email and by phone as to the developments. I appreciated his willingness to be empathetic to my family on how important getting this headstone done and done right. He was professional at the same time. By the time the headstone was finished, unfortunately it was too late in the year for it to be placed so Sir V.P. said that he would follow up with me in March to see if Glen Oaks Cemetery had placed the headstone. He kept his word and called me on March 1 - the headstone hadn't been placed yet but he would check again and get back to me. My granny's b-day was March 6 so I decided to go out to the cemetery to visit her. I was happy to see that it had looked like they had just placed the headstone either that day or the day before. I personally reached out and thanked Sir V.P. for all of his help and assistance in getting this headstone completed because it was really important to our family. I highly recommend this business. Their monument selection is HUGE! Thank you Peter Troost, appreciate your establishment.

I cannot express enough gratitude for the care and compassion we received from Russo's Funeral Home…read moreespecially Joe Russo. He welcomed my sibling and cousin as if they were his own family. We were never rushed, never pressured, and every single detail we asked for no matter how unique or emotional was handled with patience, respect, and understanding. Joe didn't just guide us through arrangements... he truly mourned alongside us as we said goodbye to our beloved mother. His kindness, attentiveness, and warm Italian hospitality brought comfort to our entire family during the most painful time of our lives. He understood how difficult it would be for me to let go, and thoughtfully found ways for me to participate at the end of the service so I could endure the heartbreak of saying goodbye with love and strength. That level of compassion is something I will never forget. I will forever be thankful.

In a time of need , Russo's is there unconditionally. I'm impressed with the care in which they…read moretreat the guests.

Amazing 5 star highly recommend them they was also very professional with my wife medical alert…read moretask trained service dog

It is really an unfortunate occasion that brings one to a funeral home. When you enter, the office…read moreis to your left, viewing parlors to the right. As you walk toward the viewing parlors, there are short halls that lead back to a cross hall where the lounge and restrooms are located. There are stained glass windows along the hall and also in Parlor A. With the sun shining through, it was quite peaceful. There is a small parking lot located on the west side of the building and then another parking lot located across the street on the east side. Take precaution when exiting the lots onto Cermak Road.

I remember coming here for a funeral over 20 years ago and then again this week. The building…read morehasn't changed much but it is clean and the staff was accommodating. This is a small location without a parking lot so be prepared to find street parking

I recently used their services in the passing of my mother. The quality of this provider has gone…read moredown now that the founders are deceased. There are levels of ineptitude and greed on the part of their successor. This made my most recent experience very disappointing in comparison to how the original couple ran this business. We could barely get anyone to take our calls and seemingly had to do a cat and mouse chase with Rorry the director. Then we were overcharged in fees and surcharges that were not outlined until AFTER my mother's remains were transported to their facility. They were not clear as to when the flowers would be displayed. Lastly, we were delayed at the burial site because no one on staff took the time to tell the cemetery that we were on our way. At one point during the burial, I noticed the driver looking at his watch as if he had somewhere else to be. Who does that? Again, any delay was their fault. I wouldn't take a dead goldfish to Wallace's in the future, let alone a loved one. This business is riding on the reputation of its founders who are now deceased, but they apparently took professionalism and compassion with them. In its place is a director who is still wet behind the ears and his wife whose side hustle is printing the programs and providing the flowers. It's no longer about compassion and care but getting the most money for each related service. This is a disservice to the people who still go to them thinking that the personal touches of the late Vernon and Gladys are still evident in their present-day operations. If my disappointment is not a wake-up call to the owner, then hopefully it encourages would be patrons to reconsider.

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.

My family and I used Marik-Baken to provide both memorial and funeral services for my late wife…read more During the entire planning process they were both very helpful and considerate. Barbara and Matthew helped us each step of the way and provided many excellent ideas on how to make the service as special as we wished. They were personally supportive at all times. I highly recommend them for the excellence of their professional services and the supportive manner in which they helped us during a difficult time. Brent B.

From the owner: Family owned and operated, Marik-Baken Funeral Services Ltd, in Westchester, Illinois, has proudly…read moreserved the local and surrounding communities with caring, professional, and personable services since 2006. Barbara Marik-Baken, owner and director, is a fourth-generation funeral director who is dedicated to providing personalized care to meet the specific needs of each person and family to best honor the life of the loved one who has passed. We offer at-need services and pre-arrangement/pre-need services and planning, traditional funeral services, memorial services, and cremation. Arrangements can be made to have services at the funeral home, a church, or any other venue that best suits the family.

I want to thank An Angels Destiny for keeping their word and getting my love ones head stone done …read more Everyone told me it was impossible but they made it possible for his birthday. And I'm in California so I put a lot of trust in them and that made it happy . I totally recommend them . Thanks again .

Update to previous review ....Second time working with Angel's Destiny. First time was spectacular…read morefrom the service to the finished product. Unfortunately the 2nd time around we were faced with the obstacles of the pandemic which delayed the process and caused some hiccups with communication. Overall, the second headstone purchased was just as phenomenal. We couldn't be happier with the finalized products of both our parents headstones! You're in good hands with Haciel and staff!!

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

When I came to Chicago years ago, Mt. Carmel was the cemetery I most wanted to visit (if…read moreinterested, check out my review). Following that visit, I crossed the street and entered Queen of Heaven, a more modern (consecrated in 1947) resting place consisting of 470 acres. As I've noted in other reviews, I've always been fascinated by organized crime history, and Chicago's organized crime is an integral and prominent (if often unwanted) part of that city's history. I always try to conduct myself respectfully and discreetly in cemeteries, knowing these are holy places where people come to mourn. The overwhelming majority of the "permanent residents" of Queen of Heaven were honest, hard-working people who tried their best to make their way in the world. The cemetery boasts the largest Catholic mausoleum in the world, and it's indeed an impressive structure, a work of architectural splendor. Inside, I found the vaults of Tony Accardo, perhaps the most successful and powerful Mafia boss in history; Paul Ricca; Sam Battaglia; and Fiore Buccieri. I had a camera with me but I didn't take any pictures. Why? Because there were security cameras everywhere and I didn't want anyone to misinterpret my purpose, and think I was being "disrespectful." The Chicago mob was unique in being surprisingly egalitarian, a meritocracy (a large number of its reps in top positions were Jews, Irishmen, Greeks, Bohemians, a Welshman, etc.; their abilities counted more than their ethnicity), but they were also known for a countless number of savage "hits." I didn't actually think anyone was going to take a blowtorch to me for snapping a photo of Joe Batters' private vault. Still, I wasn't about to press my luck. Outside, it was more relaxed. I found the grave of "Mad Sam" DeStefano, a figure of particular fascination for me. Physically a cross between Fred Flintstone and John Belushi, reading about some of his "antics" had caused me to laugh out loud. He forced a court hearing for a $10 traffic ticket, had himself carried into court on a stretcher, shouting through a bullhorn, "Birmingham, Alabama, here I come...We are living in a Gestapo country...Hello to all the stool pigeons in the witness quarters..." It wasn't all laughs. FBI Agent Bill Roemer called him "the worst torture-murderer in Chicago's history." When Sam's wife Anita angered him, he kidnapped a black man walking on the street at gunpoint, and forced the man to rape his wife as punishment for his wife, who now lies buried beside him. Does she rest in peace, or does she dread the thought of the coming "Day of Judgment" when the dead rise from their graves and she has to see Mad Sam's ugly face once again? Hopefully, if there is a God, He'll spare her that. Mad Sam was shotgunned to death in 1973 while sweeping out his garage. The man believed to be wielding that shotgun is buried across the street, literally a stone's throw away. Tony Spilotro, the hitman portrayed by Joe Pesci in "Casino." The man who once squeezed a man's head in a vise until the man's eyes popped out of his head in order to extract information. On "Judgement Day," will Mad Sam see him, ignore Anita, and shout out, "You, you're the dirty ______ who shot me!" In another direction is the impressive monument to James Torello. If you read "The Exorcist," Blatty quoted a surreptitiously recorded conversation where Torello described torturing a 300-pound loan shark to death: "Jackson was hung up on the meat hook. He was so heavy he bent it. He was on that thing 3 days before he croaked...We tossed water on him to give the (cattle) prod a better charge, and he's screamin'..." I'm a non-Catholic, and Yelp is not the place to argue theological issues such as faith, grace, redemption, etc. But I couldn't help thinking about such issues as I walked around this beautiful, peaceful cemetery. Did the Catholic hierarchy really think Mad Sam "made his peace" with God in the seconds before that fatal shotgun blast? He's lying in sacred, consecrated ground. Supposedly, Spilotro asked to say a prayer (and was denied) before he was beaten to death, but does that transform a serial-killing monster into someone worthy of Heaven? As another, non-Catholic example-- "Tex" Watson, Manson's chief killer, has his own prison ministry and claims to be "saved." Is he sincere? What if he is? Someone who can stick a knife 30-something times into an 8-month pregnant woman permanently severs whatever tenuous links he may still have to humanity, as far as I'm concerned, and obviates any possibility of redemption or forgiveness. To me, that's a spiritual brokenness that can never be fixed, whether it's Tex, or Charlie, or Mad Sam, or Tony the Ant. I don't mean to sound overly harsh in discussing this cemetery...other cemeteries, religious and non-sectarian alike, have evil people buried in them...but these were the thoughts occupying me as I wandered about these peaceful acres. Maybe that's the reason I still identify as an agnostic.

I've been coming to Queen of Heaven cemetery since I was a child, my grandparents are in the…read moremosoliuem, my mom and sister are buried in the same section, today I went to visit them, so hard to find their grave, they have flat markers,. To make it easier to cut the grass, as you can see, you can't read the markers so much grass and dirt on the markers, it took me 30 min. To find my mom, and I never did find my sister. All the dirt and grass you see to the side is from me clearing them with my bare hands, I went to the office to complain as I have done many times before. The man who took my report, told me, we have over 500,000 thousand grave, he would have someone look into it. Do they tell you this when you buy the gravesite, NO. They are sort of to the back of the cemetery, no one looks there, if you have a tall grave marker your good. This is a real embarrassment, and I don't believe the Queen of Heaven would be happy.