We were on 1st Ave this morning along w the longest funeral procession I've ever seen. No police…read moredirecting traffic ?! It was chaos !! Took us hours to get to our destination cuz of bad planning by this funeral home!! Pls get it together Wolniak, get police out there to direct traffic when you have such a long procession!!!

I know, again here I go how morbid. But I live a few doors down the block from here, and of course…read morehaving many senior neighbors, I get to see the funeral home on an all the time basis. The staff here are wonderful people and they are always accommodating for even the person who is confused by the process. My neighbor waked his mom here and I saw first hand how well they were treated and how very professional they do treat everyone. Its still a bit of a 70's feel but nonetheless, what they lack in look (although it is tastefully done and very clean) they make up for in service. And I can appreciate how they can make a person who has died still look alive. (I once did make up for the dead so I can spot the ones who care) and they do so care here on how a person looks. My advice is though, always take them several photos of your loved one and if possible of different angles, this helps in the process of tonality and actual realness.

A bit antiquated. So I came in for my friends father who had passed away. I go to wakes all the…read moretime because when friends need me, I have to pay respects. This funeral home is nice but very simple as far as decoration. It seems like they got stuck in a time warp from the 70's. With its paneled walls and carpeting. Although still a bit dark for my taste. They do have lamps all around, but I think that makes it seem older. Most of the wakes I have come to here are from the neighborhood. Older Polish families, but with the influx of Latinos, times are a changing. I like the fact that although parking lot is small, its still can hold at least 30 cars which of course is not bad. The service was simple, they put snacks in the kitchen (which also is a bit on the older side), and well what else can I say. Would I have my own family for a service here? Ehhh, probably not, but it is simple and I am sure inexpensive. I asked my friend (yes we have a pretty good relationship that I can ask), if her family spent a lot here. She stated the reason they had it at this particular home is because their prices are compatible. But there you go.

My uncle was in hospice and asked my sister to start planning his funeral services. He didn't have…read moreany children and my sister and I stepped in to help. We were very close to him and this was very emotional and difficult to do. We had never had to plan services and didn't know where to begin. We visited a few other locations in the area and were greeted in a very "business" manner. Although we were trying to fulfill our uncles wishes by planning ahead, some of the nearby funeral homes refused to discuss options in detail or show us caskets because he had not passed away yet. Despite my sister having legal documents to prove she was his power of attorney, one gentleman in particular told us that one of my uncles siblings had to be present to make arrangements as that was his next of kin. We left the location feeling very disrespected and disappointed. Im glad we left because upon entering Modell we were greeted by Mari. Our experience from that moment on was one we will never forget. She was very helpful, compassionate and patient. She took her time to show us around, answered our questions and never once did she question our intentions. She allowed us to pick out every detail without asking us for a dime. We then met Gloria and we felt right at home. My uncle ended up passing away later that week and we were glad were able to plan ahead. I can't imagine making arrangements during those difficult times. All in all I have much respect for this place and all of its staff. My uncles services were perfect and Gloria did such an amazing job with his makeup. Modell is family owned and we were treated like family from the moment we walked in, to when they picked up his body at the hospital, to the moment he was laid to rest. Im thankful for their team and I highly recommend their services.

In general this is a nice place to hold your loved one's services. Nice kitchen/break area and I…read morewas impressed with the TV and video games to occupy the kiddos. However it was a bit of a challenge being disabled. The doors were heavy making it hard to hold them and push my walker through A button for automatic opening would have been helpful. The worst was no handicap stall in the bathroom. There weren't any handrails either so I had no choice but to cram the walker in with me. Otherwise I wouldn't be able to get up.

My family and I had been looking for a large size funeral home. After looking at a few we came…read moreacross Szykowny funeral homes. As soon as we walked in we felt such peace. This place is beautiful and calm. The director, Jonathan is just the most sweetest, most helpful, patient and understanding man. I know it's his job but he really took the time to go through everything with us and made sure to make our arrangements perfect. We definitely felt more than just his clients and through these difficult times he made everything so smooth and easy. I cannot emphasize how detailed and perfect everything was. We had so many beautiful compliments from everyone who attended and our hearts were full with content despite the tragic loss we were feeling. I would say the only negatives were on the actual night of the wake he was not there but had a friend be there. She didn't seem to know what she was doing. The mic didn't work and she didn't know how to fix it. Also, she started cleaning like an hour and a half before our end time. I have a large Hispanic family and they brought lots of food so I guess I can understand why she started thinking we wouldn't end on time. But I told her my family would clean. She did apologize and stop but it irritated me at the moment. And the last annoying thing was ordering the death certificate afterwards. Erika made a mistake and ordered the wrong one so we had to wait another week. I would definitely say that the pros outweighed the cons. Highly recommend this place.

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

At a very difficult time, Claudette and her family were absolutely wonderful in helping to give my…read moreMother-in-law a beautiful and dignified wake. This is the third time we have chosen to go with Zarzycki Manor Chapel and every time they have been fantastic in guiding us through the difficult process. Thank you so much!

My family partnered with Zarzycki Manor Chapel as we invited friends and family to grieve with us,…read moreattend our wake, mass and burial. Zarzycki were kind, compassionate, empathetic and professional. The room in which we had our wake was big, beautiful, updated and immaculate. Our flowers were appropriately placed to allow for an inviting receiving line. The video Zarzycki created was made with time and effort and was impressive. We will be forever grateful for the job well done by Zarzycki. With gratitude, The family of Judge Francis A. Gembala

Many Chicagoland Cantonese Chinese are buried here and the Chinese section is a large part of the…read morecemetery but by no means the only one.   Most of the Chinese are here because the Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association of Chicago in Chinatown has for many years leased land from Mount Auburn Cemetery and then re-leases burial plots to Chinese families.  The first Chinese burial here was in 1922. Buried here are my own father and both paternal grandparents as well as numerous in-law relatives.   So coming here for an annual remembrance visit or another burial is just a natural part of life for us and always has been.    My limited dealings with staff here has been fine.  The Chinese section has a small pagoda-like altar that you won't find in any other cemetery.  The grounds are kept clean.  There's nothing you can do if there's been a recent big rain, as the grounds will be soaked and there will be muddy puddles here and there.  It's not an ornate or picturesque cemetery by any means and it's located in the blue collar town of Stickney (not a knock but just saying).  It's also right under nearby Midway's flight paths, so low flying planes during any visit should not surprise you.  Much like Wrigley Field, no matter the apparent weather everywhere else, it's always colder and windy here and feels 10-15F colder for some reason.  It's just the nature of a visit here.   Overall though, they have done the job for us over the years.  Thank you.

There were no cemeteries that permitted burials of Chinese decedents many years ago until the…read moresisters that owned Mount Auburn decided to sell a large section of their cemetery to the Chinese. It is in this large section of Mount Auburn in which a vast majority of Chicagoland Chinese are buried. The section sold to the Chinese is managed by the Ong Leong Association in Chicago's Chinatown. Burials plots and gravestones must be purchased through the Ong Leong Association. Four generations of my family are buried in Mount Auburn. The Ong Leong built an altar monument for the Chinese who can burn offerings to the departed in the next life. There are many Chinese who celebrate their deceased on the one remembrance day.

Reverend jankins was amazing made everything so seamless and my fathers passing intentional and…read morefilled with love

April 2026 even after loosing my son ,A R Leaks on 78th and Cottage Grove , Chicago, made it the…read moreworst experience for me of 73 years on earth along with our family's pain and frustration. They lied ,gave us false information concerning government sponsored crime victim's funds, made false promises, price gouged , missed and re-scheduled appointments on short notice while out right playing on our grief and lack of experience. Every time we complained about one of the funeral directors ,they'd give us another director who would reassure us only to repeat this vicious, insensitive and blood-thirsty cycle all over again . And when we thought it couldn't get any worse, after arranging a viewing of the body for the night before the funeral and after billing us almost $10,000.00, they refused us the viewing and ended up sticking us in the smallest chapel they could have possibly found. These people/merchants have no compassion!

Honestly I have been here way too many times to suit me. A visit here is usually due to the loss…read moreof someone's family member is we are good friends with. This is one of those businesses you hope you never have to use. But that said, every service I have attended here has been handled with respect, decorum and professionalism. The last service we were at several months ago was set up to live stream the service. I thought that was a nice touch as sometimes people do not have the ability to travel to locations or get time off of work. There is a nice size parking lot and the physical space and rooms are well maintained and clean.

Several years ago we had my mom's funeral at Goldman it was beautiful, but now I really see the…read moredifference in management's attitude and mentality. I have always believed in "people first money second" especially in a time like this. Jamie Greenbaum was born for this position, her sensitivity, compassion and understanding of people who have lost a loved one was impeccable. Unfortunately this was a covid funeral which had many limitations, but Jamie and staff helped us honor and celebrate my father's life beautifully. The night before we needed to get photos in so they can make a montage. One of our family members gave me the wrong email and all emails came back with our pics. I was in tears, Jamie and staff at 7am the next morning 3 hours before the funeral made a miracle and what a job they did!!!! Thank you for all you do, Lori

This establishment was extremely disrespectful of the grieving family. They expressed zero empathy…read moretowards the privacy of those mourning, and were incredibly pushy about their time restraints, even though yelp says they are a 24 hour open business. Here is a list of the things they did that were extremely unprofessional and unsympathetic. - As I was saying my final goodbyes to mi Tia: a tall, white, male manager with white hair insisted on interrupting my time with her to try and "clean up her jewelry" to give to the immediate family. - As we were reminiscing with fond memories de mi Tia, he interrupted someones story by reminding us that it was 7:55 and that the family had only paid to be there until 8. - As someone was in the bathroom before leaving, one of the staff members pounded on the door of the bathroom to get them to leave as soon as possible - The staffs overall demeanor felt closed off and rude. Even during their interactions with the family, and the blatant displeased reactions to said interactions, it felt as though they either couldn't pick up social cues, or simply didn't care enough to hide their urgency. Though I am understanding that the job of a funerary home director holds a heavy weight on ones conscience and requires a steadfast demeanor, it also requires empathy, compassion, and patience, none of which I felt during this wake. Though I was dealing with the grief of my Tia, the treatment of the staff made me feel as though our grief was nothing but a paycheck to them. Though this may not be everyone's experience, please keep in mind that how this establishment treats the grief of others isn't subjective to one family.

Went through Suburban Family Funeral Home for both of my grandparents' funerals and our family was…read morevery happy with that decision. Stan is a great guy and will make you feel taken care of and well-prepared, from start to finish. He is very knowledgeable, honest, and has a friendly personality. Highly recommend.