Losing a parent is one of life's most difficult experiences, and planning a funeral can feel…read moreoverwhelming. From our very first meeting, Brian and the entire team at McMurrough Funeral Chapel treated my family with genuine compassion, patience, and professionalism. They guided us through every decision with care, never making us feel rushed or pressured, and helped us create a service that truly reflected my mother's life and legacy. Every detail was handled beautifully--from the visitation and funeral service to the coordination with the cemetery. Their communication was excellent, and they anticipated needs we didn't even know we had during such an emotional time. They allowed our family to focus on remembering and celebrating my mom instead of worrying about logistics. I am deeply grateful to Brian and everyone at McMurrough Funeral Chapel for their kindness, dignity, and exceptional service. They helped turn a very difficult time into a beautiful tribute to my mother. I recommend them without hesitation to any family looking for compassionate professionals who truly care.

My husband and I went to McMurrough Funeral Chapel to celebrate the life of a colleague and dear…read morefriend. The chapel has lots of parking and even an overflow lot across the street. The chapel is spacious with comfortable furniture to visit and share memories with friends and family. McMurrough Funeral Chapel is an inviting place and comes highly recommended.

This is a review for Charles Robertson (Chuck). I have…read moredecorations sent to my parents grave site twice a year and without fail he sends me a picture and a little note. One year, He mentioned that my Dads marker was sinking and he would be having it corrected. Recently, I reached out to him to for some contact information to have some grave makers made for some family members who didn't have proper identification. Within 24 hrs he send me a list of contacts. He is always very communitive, respectful, responsive and conscientious to the families and the those lying at rest at Ascension. Thank you for all your kindness, we truly appreciate you!

Ascension is a Catholic Cemetery, located in the Northern Chicago suburbs. It is a very large…read moreproperty, and the city/suburban sprawl has yet to encroach on its grounds. It's very peaceful and it is set back far enough from busy Buckley road to maintain that. We have family buried here, and can tell from experience that having such a well-maintained, much visited holy place lets you focus on the reasons why you are there. We also needed to also take care of some administrative business, so stopped by the office (open during normal business hours), and Renata was very kind and patient as we worked it out. As these things go, it will take time to work through it, but we feel a lot more comfortable knowing we will be working with Renata and her colleagues to get it resolved.

When in the depth of grief, it is important to find funeral services where the associates…read moreunderstand and empathize with the woe felt by your family and friends. Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium not only identified with our sorrow but were very understanding of our needs. Mike ensured to carefully explain the options offered and expenses associated with them. We found them to be very reasonable. From the time they picked up our loved one, the associates were respectful and professional. The requested small service was lovely. Our mother looked lovely and peaceful. Strang Funeral Chapel and Crematorium met all our requirements. We were beyond appreciative of how it was all managed. Thank you.

I had a beyond excellent experience with Strang Funeral. With my mom's passing a couple of months…read moreago, they were patient, kind, informative, incredibly helpful and didn't think we were crazy that we handled most things lightly and with jokes. Pricing was incredibly transparent, they prepared things for a viewing for just my sisters and I...Everything just moved quickly but smoothly. The building itself is clean, organized, didn't feel sterile and they have a large parking lot in case you decide to do a service there. We found a beautiful urn through them, and they had many choices to choose from. I'm a fan of their compassionate approach and my sisters & I were very happy with their help!

Professional, kind and compassionate. They have been serving the community for a few generations…read morenow and the quality shows. Thank you for your care and consideration.

Would recommend for a date great date spot me and my boyfriend loved it yayyyyyyyyyyread more

I would like to say that Rebecca is absolutely wonderful! Unfortunately a year ago we had a…read morehorrible experience with the woman who was in charge... her name was Sue and she was an incredible witch and if I had the ability I would have slapped her face for her being so insensitive! Thankfully she is gone! We are very blessed now to meet with Rebecca whenever we need help!

I'm not sure what has happened in the last few years at this cemetery, but things have been taken…read moreand or removed and no one knows nothing. Now I'm told they are NOT responsible for anything you leave at your loved ones crypt. My daughter is in the mausoleum, who would go in there just to take things?? Sickening!! She has been there for 12 years and never ever have I had this problem.

Low review for failing to plow and de-ice the sidewalks along Western and Vine. If you're trying to…read moredrum-up new business by having people fall to their death, that's unethical and uncool. Fairly simple task, no excuse. Even if it's the city's job, you need to make sure it happens before carloads of octogenarians slide in to say their last goodbyes.

From the owner: Serving the families of Lake Forest and the surrounding communities since 1889…read more Wenban Funeral Home is the oldest continuously operating business in Lake Forest. Wenban Funeral Home serves all faiths and will facilitate both traditional and alternative service options. The experienced staff can assist with veterans and Social Security death benefits, funeral preplanning and funding and non-funded planning. Casket and cremation options are available.