I would not buy any final expense insurance from them! My father visited them 17 months before his…read moredeath to make arrangements for my mother and himself. He was always meticulously trying to care for his family, and was always organized and and prepared for everything. He wanted to make sure that things would be seamless when he passed so he would not be any burden to his wife and children. Everything went smoothly at his passing concerning his estate except with the funeral plans he made. Davenport did not inform us about his policy for the funeral until after he was buried. None of his final wishes were honored as a result. Davenport has been very unsympathetic. I have retained an attorney.

There comes a time in all of our lives when we must go through the painful process of completing…read morefuneral arrangements for our loved ones. It's something that is as difficult and expensive to manage in a complex civilization as is any when numerous entities must be confronted and "checked off" in the recourse of a life's end. Countless details must be addressed and it can put an incredible amount of stress on family survivors if they are not prepared for the inevitable. Fortunately, we were prepared and Davenport Family Funeral Homes and Crematory were with us every step of the way. Knowing it was but a matter of time, they were contracted and entrusted with the task based on what we learned of them through references, ads, their website and face-to-face meetings. They took care of everything. In business since 1863, this family-owned and operated company eased all of our burdens and made the whole difficult process as easy as was possible under the circumstances. From family notifications, to ceremonies and final interment, they handled everything with personalized care, consideration and professionalism. No one wants to go through this but when you do, you'd want people like the Davenport family there to help. You may Rest in Peace. - Afterglow - "I'd like the memory of me to be a happy one, I'd like to leave an afterglow of smiles when life is done. I'd like to leave an echo whispering softly down the ways, of happy times and laughing times and bright and sunny days. I'd like the tears of those who grieve, to dry before the sun of happy memories that I leave when life is done."

When the hospital calls you at 1:30 in the morning informing you that a loved one has died it's…read moretraumatic. When you realize you're the guy in charge and the deceased is in Illinois and you're in Los Angeles it's even more difficult. In a rush, my wife did a Google search and called Davenport to help us with our relative's remains, and I am so glad that we did. From the day my uncle passed away 'til after the memorial service, Mat was a huge help. He made sure every little detail was handled from the death certificate to the cremation to the obituary to our memorial service. He always responded quickly to my phone calls and was a great sounding board for memorial ideas. He even got some of our money back after the Chicago Tribune made a huge error on our obituary. There was never one moment that I felt pressured to buy anything that wasn't necessary nor did I feel I was overcharged for any services. My uncle was a very important man in my life and I'm so proud that we were able to give him the memorial he deserved. I can' thank Mat and the folks at Davenport enough.

Kind patient with us and caring. She explained everything very well and took…read moreHer time not to rush us. Andrea was the one helping us. Lots of choices and a nice layout of the space in the building. They treat you well. Small parking lot but ample parking close by

Losing a pet is devastating, but Phillip and his team are amazing. They provided a referral for…read moresomeone to come to our home and peacefully euthanize our precious Yorkie, Bella. Phillip showed up shortly afterwards to retrieve Bella, and provide some information about the process. His "bedside manner" could not have been better. He was positive, and brought levity to a very somber situation. He does the Lord's work. 10 out of 10!

Thank you PCW staff for your loving support and service during the difficult time of laying our…read moreGolden Doodle, Chewy, to rest. You were so professional and horough in the handling of our Chewy, and creating lasting memories...D & A

I often look for reviews here on Yelp, but today I feel it is important to leave one myself. Mat…read moreis a wonderful funeral director. He took care of us after my father's passing with such kindness and grace. He was very professional, sincere and caring. My dad looked very good and the large picture Mat made was amazing. The facility is beautiful, and everything was perfect, down to the smallest detail. We even received compliments on the obituary that Mat put together.

We entrusted Ringa Funeral Home with arrangements after my father passed away, and they were…read moreexceptional. Andrew Ringa was compassionate, knowledgeable, and attentive to every detail. He accommodated all of our requests and treated our family with dignity and respect throughout the entire process. In such a difficult time, he truly made things easier for us. Ringa has been a longtime neighbor to our family in Long Lake, but I have no doubt they provide the same level of care and professionalism to every family they serve. Highly recommend without hesitation.

Andrew Ringa gifted our family with a profound sense of peace and direction during a difficult…read moretime. There are so many moving pieces and details that need to be coordinated in a very short amount of time and Andrew handled everything with exceptional class and care. He was also a few steps ahead of us at all times, anticipating our needs. When the pastor did not come to the cemetery with us, and we were left without a final reading before laying our loved one to rest, Andrew stepped in seamlessly. He had already chosen a reading based on a meeting he had with our loved one before she passed. His choice was perfect and deeply meaningful. Additionally, her hair and makeup were done in a very natural way that captured her essence, bringing comfort to our family. Ringa went way above and beyond by accommodating our loved one's last wishes and it made the farewell special and memorable for our family. It was truly a privilege working with Andrew and his Team.

If you're looking for compassion and empathy after losing a loved one, this is the place to go!…read moreWhen you walk in, it's warm and welcoming. Cathy is the owner and Carol is her right hand woman/manager. Like alot of us, we're not prepared for the end of our life or our loved ones. You might feel lost, confused and even befuddled. Cathy and Carol will 100% guide you properly and patiently. Saying "goodbye" to a loved one who's passed, is one of the hardest things humans have to go thru. Im still healing from the loss of my grandfather. It's been almost a year since l've been here and this is a long overdue review. One of the downfalls of loving someone so much is when they leave us, it's so much more painful and heartbreaking. Grief is love with nowhere to go. Drowning is an art of learning how to survive, be it in water or emotions. Northern Illinois Funeral Services helps you start the healing process. That's extremely invaluable for me. They say you get what you pay for, but here, they go above and beyond what's expected. Grateful for the two earth angels at Northern Illinois Funeral Service

Cathy and Reggie are professional, flexible and compassionate. They got the job done, despite last…read moreminute requests and changes. Cathy is available 24/7. There are many immediate decision that need to be made when a loved one passes. They knew exactly how to handle each evolving situation. Highly recommend.

Very helpful and responded quickly when a partner firm from Wisconsin needed assistance. Excellent…read moreservice and very easy to work with. Highly recommend.

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