I didn't know where to start when my dad passed away, but I found Grace online, and I'm really…read morehappy I did. For. Direct cremation, Grace has comparatively reasonable rates. More importantly, the team went above and beyond to take care of our family at a time when we needed guidance most. They guided me through options, had recommendations for other services, were patient and comforting in helping with remains and planning. Then they actually stopped by the house when I requested special assistance. I really appreciate everything they did to help. Update: Grace completely saved me a second time with my mom's passing and cremation as well. So patient and compassionate. Cannot recommend enough.

To be honest, I have not experienced a funeral hosted by Grace. I have however been on a tour of…read moretheir facilities numerous times for different events. The first time I walked in, was to give the owner some information about a local event happening in our area. I have to admit, I was mostly indifferent about stepping foot in a funeral and cremation service establishment. As I walked in I let out a deep breath. It was BEAUTIFUL inside. The minute you step foot in the door, you feel a wave of calm wash over you. Maybe they practice feng shui, I have no idea. What made an impression on me next were the owners. The owners are young, upbeat, friendly, and very welcoming. They introduced themselves, and then Kristan, (one of the owners) took me on a tour of their facility. I was impressed by all of the different options they had. They can create custom blankets, blown glass jewelry, and different types of earns based on the connections they have in the industry. There is quite the variety of caskets to choose from as well. They have everything from your traditional caskets to eco-friendly caskets that are biodegradable. They pretty much can accommodate any individual personality. They even do pet funerals. Grace Funeral has made quite the impression on me.

I'd like to thank the staff at Caring Cremations for taking care of my mothers send-off. The entire…read moreexperience was handled with grace and care. Thank you Caring Cremations Andre Rogers

If you've got a funeral home your family has been going to for generations, great. If not, you need…read moreto figure things out pretty quickly and Caring Cremations makes things easy with a website where you can choose your options and have upfront pricing which seems pretty reasonable. They also offer services and online obituaries, etc. but it's a very easy option for a simple cremation and all the accompanying requirements (just pay the money for at least 5-10 death certificates, you'll probably need them). I wouldn't recommend filling out the online forms on a regular phone as things can be small for reading and you don't want to risk a typo in the official documents but the whole process is pretty simple on a tablet, laptop, or full size computer monitor. I didn't complete all the online documents until late in the evening but they showed up way down in Oak Lawn early the next morning to pick up my father. Expect timing to be roughly a week after that unless you need expedited service, but standard timing was fine for my needs. The funeral home for pickup near Pulaski & Addison can have congested traffic, especially during rush hour or when there's a Cubs game, but there is an easy parking lot in back or delivery to your home is an option as well. Not a place you hope to deal with, but a helpful option for many to get things done when needed.

Signed up to pre-pay for our funeral, which worked out well although we didn't really want a…read morefuneral just cremation and the price was right so we are happy with the results. The young gentleman that helped us was very understanding of our situation.

It is now called Apfel Wolfe Funeral Home. Kevin was amazing to deal with and provided…read morecompassionate information and services. The staff was also very supportive and helpful. In a time of need I would highly recommend them.

Renee met with me on a Sunday to go over plans for my dad. She was very helpful and had everything…read moretaken care of quickly.

The services provided by Pagenkopf Funeral Home was thoughtful and professional. They provide an…read moreoutstanding facility for celebration of life services with attention to detail. The staff is compassionate and supportive. I am grateful for their guidance and support during the planning and the day of service.

We used Millennium's cremation services for both of my parents. In each instance, they were…read moreprompt, courteous and affordable. Tony arrived within an hour of my mom's passing and was so kind and thoughtful. Hopefully, we won't require these services for a long time but it was comforting to know that we aligned ourselves with reliable folks during a time when you are so very vulnerable.