This funeral home is so respectful and helpful. The manager Joe was incredibly kind and made a…read moredifficult time so much better.

Coming from the industry and knowing how things should be done I gave Friedrichs Funeral Home a 20…read moreplus on a 10 point scale. The team was 150% customer service orientated. A team of professionals with compassion and empathy who treated my family with respect. They had patience, full product knowledge and guided me. It was not about the money at this funeral home, it was as about educating me on how to inter my Beloved Father in the most dignified way. Hank, Joe, Fred, Terry and Bernie are the best of the best and I love them all. First class entity.

Sadly, I visited this chapel to support a colleague. The setting was pleasant, the staff were…read moresupportive and sensitive, and served the family in their grief. Located close to transportation. Parking lot.

My husband passed away in November unexpectedly. I called and spoke with a couple funeral homes…read morearound the area and without a second thought after talking to Stacy for 5 minutes I knew Riverwoods Funeral Chapel would be the place that we were going with. She went above and beyond for our family. She listened, gave options, was honest, understanding, compassionate, and thoughtful. I was impressed by the personal treatment that she gave to my daughter. Stacy valued my daughters input and made her feel appreciated in the whole planning process. Stacy made herself available any time during for any questions, concerns, requests, that we had. When we walked into the funeral home, it gave you a very home like feeling, not depressing more inviting, and it smelled fresh. They have the room for the viewing, a back room for refreshments. I made a video to play of pictures that was easily hooked up to the TV from my Mac and Spotify playlist to be played during the visitation. The whole establishment was spotless from the parking lot to the bathrooms. As I look back, Riverwoods was absolutely 100% the right choice and would not go anyplace else. I would recommend Riverwoods to anyone that might need these services. I was very pleased with the operations of this establishment. They went above and beyond for my family. They are genuinely good and caring people, they take the time to help during extremely difficult times. Stacy was an angel of compassion at a time when I physically and mentally exhausted and was in desperate need of a helping hand. I'm extremely grateful for everything they have done and can't thank them enough for being there for my family.

As long-time residents of the Villa Park and Elmhurst area, our family has trusted Steuerle Funeral…read moreHome with several services over the years. When it came time to honor our mother, we weren't sure whether the new building and ownership would provide the same level of care we had come to expect. Any uncertainty disappeared the moment we met Ema, the funeral director, and Toni, the office manager. The space is bright, modern, and beautifully designed while still feeling warm and deeply comforting. More importantly, Ema and Toni guided us through every step with compassion, professionalism, and remarkable attention. They executed countless moving pieces on a very short timeline with grace and precision, exceeding even our highest expectations. One of the most touching moments was discovering a special gift they created to honor two of our mother's hobbies, a gesture inspired simply by reading her obituary. That level of thoughtfulness speaks volumes about the kind of people they are and the care they bring to their work. During one of life's most difficult moments, Steuerle Funeral Home provided steadiness, dignity, and heartfelt support. My family and I recommend them without hesitation to anyone seeking a funeral home that leads with compassion and handles every detail with extraordinary care.

Ok so, my Dad is dead. Not just regular dead... the kind of dead that leaves everyone either in…read moreutter shock or in a horrified recoil type of reaction and the extra kicker is that I live over 2000 miles away from everyone in my family and somehow I'm the only one sane enough to put together this whole post-life thing for the one person who was MY person in life. It's ok. I mean it's not "okay". At all. But, it is... what it is (hate that phrase) and it really is as bad as you think. But it's worth finding a place with people who are honest and well-versed in these things to help you carry the weight of grief and won't pounce at your disadvantage. Several years ago I was involved in a rather turbulent argument with a local funeral home (not this one) and because of that we could no longer use them (and just for the record, the only way I would go back there is *literally* over my dead body) and because I was the person who was engaged in the battle with them (supported by my Dad, though), when my Dad, aka my favorite person to ever exist took his life, I was the person tasked with finding a new family funeral home and planning all the arrangements. My best friend's mom helped me find Steuerle as she'd gone to high school with Hank, the owner, and his wife, about 45+ years ago and they'd kept in touch and I'd also been here on several occasions for funerals as I grew up in this town and my grandma (my Dad's mom) lives about a mile from here so I figured it was a good central location for most and while it is on the older side and not fancy at all, it would do just fine for my Dad, whose wishes were clear that he didn't care what we did as long as he was cremated. When I was a kid he'd say he didn't care if we threw him in the trash, just get his body cremated first. I loved his dark humor... of course, I didn't know at the time how soon I'd have to access that information. Hank and Brian helped me from beginning to end and even let me conference in from across the country while my poor mother sat in shock and signed where I told her. They were not only kind and compassionate but they made us feel like we were family that they just hadn't seen in a while. The whole process was something that seemed daunting at first, from having conversations with the county coroner to city detectives, and then of course, the part where you're warned your whole life that the funeral is where you're really taken for your money and emotions, but that wasn't the case here. They walked me through everything and all our options. They were frank yet compassionate and didn't question or push through any of my decisions, based on what I thought would be a safe compromise between my Dad's wishes and my families emotional needs. There's a small parking lot and plenty of street parking as well as a divey dive bar (Ardmore Lounge) right next door if you need to pop out for a noble drink. It's not a huge place and there's only one room for a service but I like that you're not at a place where multiple services are happening at once. The place is the opposite of modern and for as many funerals as I've attended here, the thing that sticks out the second most are the worldly (and maybe a bit homely) ceramic dolls in the back glass cases (not my fave but boy will I never forget them), and the thing that sticks out the most is the hometown comfort and blue-collar nature of the place. It's not for everyone, but it was for us and while my Dad may have rolling over in his proverbial grave over our insistence of having a to-do over him, it meant so much to have this space that was able to welcome our friends and loved ones and our family. Oh! And the one last major favor they allowed us since there were two days where they weren't booked after my Dad's service, was that we were able to leave a lot of the floral arrangements there so we could come back in trips since we were not prepared for the amount that people would send. That was a huge relief for me who was in town without a car and having to borrow what I could from family to take trips back and forth to grab everything and donate. Life is hard for everyone and losing someone you love (more than anything in the entire world x infinity) certainly doesn't help that, but one thing that matters and makes a difference is when people show up. Especially when those people are strangers. I can't thank Steuerle enough for working with us to honor my Dad and give us a place for so many people who were previously strangers to become family. ps- hug your Dad(s) if you got 'em.

Oh so much sadness and pain when we lost our beloved Bud, my Husband and Father of our three…read morechildren. The process is overwhelming. However, we were blessed with our choice of funeral home. Burnett-Dane took over from start to finish and then some. They were warm, caring, and professional through the whole process. They were truly an active and complete service and it was beautiful. Thank you Burnett-Dane for all you do at such a sorrowful time in life. Many have told us this was the most lovely service they have attended. With gratitude, Carmella Hennum and Family

Burnett-Dane was beyond excellent in every area of our brother's funeral this past Monday. Their…read moreprofessionalism, personal care, options offered, continued care of our family was excellent. I wish there was a higher score, they truly deserve more. Every member of our extensive family agrees with this review. Would never hesitate in using their services or recommending them to friends.

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.

When you lose someone you love, sometimes it is the simplest acts of kindness and consideration by…read morethose caring family and friends around you that help comfort you. And those gestures stand out in the midst of the pain, drawing you to those feelings of hope. Lloyd and his team partake in those moments. From the second I met him at his office after my grandmother passed away in January, Lloyd was kind, patient, understanding - a true mensch, providing the mitzvah the moment calls for. Every detail, every question, every answer, every suggestion - smooth and helpful. Martin was at the funeral the day-of (4 degrees fahrenheit with much snow on the ground) with their beautiful Prinzing hearse. Riding out in style, just like my Eastern European babushka would have wanted. haha. Martin was very present, professional, and helpful. I am so thankful to you, Lloyd, and to your team for helping me so much and for making the process so smooth. Thank you. I highly recommend Mitzvah Memorial Funerals be your first call for help when someone you love passes. A+ all around.

Bill Goodman at Mitzvah Memorial Funerals is a very kind and compassionate human being. He truly…read morecares about his clients, and provides the highest level of service with the utmost professionalism, while also keeping his clients' financial situation in mind. Thank you for taking care of us in our time of grief, Bill and the rest of the Mitzvah Memorial team!

Having to plan arrangements for a loved one is probably one of the most difficult things to do . My…read morefamily and I had our first experience, it was emotional to say the least. However, we were blessed to have the staff be as understanding, empathic and helpful during this difficult time. They did a beautiful job with the viewing and my family and I received the closure we needed. Thank you!

My mom passed away back in December 2006. I was pushed by…read morethe nursing home nurse to "get her outta, shes gonna start smelling". This was just before smart phones were out so I used a phone book and Theis Gorski was the one place that answered and said they'd send someone over. If I remember right a guy named Steve (with loads of dandruff on his dark suit) showed up. I remember it being a father/son business and my dealing were with the father, again I think his name was Shawn. He was very nice and knew nothing about how to go about things. He was patient and calm which help me with my grief. My mom was to sent outta state to be buried by her mother out East. They made all arrangements. They made my look wonderful. If I'm still in Cho when I die I hope to go this place. Couldn't have asked for nicer ppl. All places like this I'm assuming are nice but possibly not...I just don't know. It might be petty but I took out 1 star bc when I saw my mom there was a visible hole in the side of her neck and that memory has always stayed with me Overall I WOULD recommend this place....hope the same ppl are still working here.

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!