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!

yall actually suck. couldnt even get the burial location of my mother that yall crematedread more

We had a Celebration of Life visitation with a prayer service for my brother-in-law's urn at the…read moreLake Zurich location. The funeral home was lovely and beautifully appointed. Light and bright, yet with cozy groupings that featured comfortable couches, armchairs, and side tables. There were gorgeous curtain treatments, classical light fixtures, and plenty of seating for mourners. The bathrooms were immaculate with an elegant floral arrangement. The lounge area provided everything that family and mourners would need for a break--coffee, tea, bottled water, and a selection of soda. Even napkins and paper plates, which we had forgotten to bring, were available. There was a large table with a generous amount of chairs for gathering together. Plentiful tissue boxes were placed throughout. Every detail was thought of and provided for the care of those who were grieving. The attendants, Deanna Moran and Patricia Sanchez, went above and beyond. They warmly greeted the family when we arrived and assisted in providing the risers for the floral arrangements that we brought. We were shown where everything was located in the building (bathroom, lounge, lounge supplies). They were attentive and caring, making certain that the entire event went smoothly from start to finish. Their compassion and sympathy embraced us, helping us to find closure during this difficult time.

Been meaning to write this review for months. My mother passed last fall and Smith-Corcoran was…read moreamazing. Made it all so easy. Guided us through every aspect. Fully recommend them for your loved ones.

Smith Corcoran Funeral Home in Palatine was extremely polite, compassionate and professional in…read morehandling my mother-in-law's funeral. I found them online after another Palatine funeral director had been rude to my husband and brother-in-law when we stopped in to make an appointment. It wasn't really my place to call Smith Corcoran, but I'm so glad that I did! In fact, my brother-in-law thanked me several times for convincing him to switch to Smith Corcoran for the funeral. Karen was truly fantastic! She demonstrated just the right amount of professionalism mixed with the appropriate level of sympathy. Karen and her staff handled the meeting and funeral services gently, at the right pace, and without pressure. Their prices were competitive, and the service packages were very easy to understand. Karen handled everything for us and walked our family through a difficult time with patience and attention to every detail. When I called to cancel our meeting with the other Palatine funeral home, I learned that he had picked up my mother-in-law's body from the hospital without authorization! We hadn't even met with him yet! I called Karen, and she immediately raced over there to collect the body. She was very supportive. During the visitation and funeral services, Karen was always available and present, without being invasive. She handled everything perfectly. She even called the restaurant during the services, to let them know how many people to expect for the luncheon. I highly recommend Smith Corcoran Funeral Home.

Excellent set-up and extremely compassionate service. The entire staff was so helpful and made a…read morevery sad and stressful experience easier for us. We would highly recommend.

Meadows Funeral Home was recommended to me by a family friend after an unexpected death in the…read morefamily. The family is currently on the West Coast and the memorial would be in the Chicago suburbs. Melissa Nelson was patient and compassionate as I called for information regarding a death half way across the country. She provided details on what Meadows could provide and also offered alternative solutions for us which wouldn't even result in revenue for her. To me, this is a sign of a true professional looking out for the best interests of the client. She also made any expenses that might be incurred very clear as she understands that many times families aren't prepared for the expense. Ultimately, due to size constraints, we were unable to use Meadows, but I absolutely recommend Meadows Funeral Home and Melissa.

My father passed away last month and we chose Shalom Memorial for his funeral service and burial…read more While I have never had to choose a funeral home before, I don't think I could be more pleased with our experience. The grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Before his passing, we had an initial visit with Michael regarding plot selection and he was helpful with helping us pick the location that best met our needs. No pressure, just a friendly visit and discussion. After he passed, we then worked with Sherry and Arlene to purchase the plot, casket, vault, shroud, death certificates, etc. The cost was substantial, but I imagine it is likely in line with other Jewish cemeteries in the area. Included in the cost is perpetual care of the grounds so there are no additional fees down the road. The chapel for his service was very nice and all of the people working there that day were super friendly. They live streamed his service which many in my family used. They also provided the ability to download the service which I decided to do. Shalom Memorial received the death certificates a few days afterwards from the village and we picked them right away so we could begin sending them to those who needed them. I really can't think of anything that I didn't like or was disappointed in.

My father passed away on December 18, 2025. The Elk Grove police department recommended Shalom. We…read morewanted a Jewish funeral home in the area that would work with our unusual circumstances (we aren't all Jewish, we might have had to postpone the funeral, my father wanted a simple service and no burial, and we have an unusual family structure). While this process is always difficult, it couldn't have been easier or more smooth. Tony was wonderful: caring, thoughtful, resourceful, patient, and quick. He moved us through the decision-making process easily, recommended a rabbi and a Shiva location, and made things happen. The services were beautiful and meaningful, and our pain was eased because there was no additional stress. Many thanks from the Sandler family.

Choosing a headstone for a loved one is never an easy experience, especially when they are still…read morepresent and sharing their final requests. Lisa made the entire process much more comforting and manageable. She treated my aunt's wishes with kindness and respect, making sure every detail reflected exactly what she wanted. Lisa was extremely patient and took the time to answer all of our questions without ever making us feel rushed. The website was also very user-friendly and allowed us to easily navigate through the different options to create what we envisioned. Lisa had such attention to detail and was very timely and efficient throughout the ordering process. Being able to preview the design gave us peace of mind in making our finial decision. The final stone turned out beautifully and looked exactly as expected once it was installed. It is a wonderful tribute to my aunt, and I truly appreciate the care and professionalism we received from Lisa at Peter Troost Monument. I would absolutely recommend them!

I can't saay enough about Peter Troost Monument Company. They guided me through this emotional…read morechallenge. I was responsible for planning my dad's end of life services 6 months prior to that fateful day. Lisa at Peter Troost - Palatine designed the monument in a step-by-step process, got my approval before moving forward along the way. After the job was completed she got another approval from me, and then installed the monument at the interment site with the reassurance that when the time comes she would have engravers come to the site and engrave the end date on the monument. I am thoroughly pleased with how professional and considerate Peter Troost was to me. I would recommend Lisa at Peter Troost to anyone who required their service. They would not be disappointed.

Very nice funeral home. The facilities were all well kept and clean. There was plenty of parking…read morespaces. Would recommend using their services.

Glueckert Funeral Home has a great reputation in Arlington Heights. Unfortunately, I've been here…read moremany times. Each time I've been here I have been treated with dignity and respect, which is what you look for when you are going through a difficult time. The building is well maintained and is clean and comfortable. Glueckert Funeral Home can provide the necessary services from visitation to funeral and more.

Nobody WANTS to go to a funeral home, but it it's roomy and comfy, it's not too bad. You can…read moreignore the comments from relatives like "what have you been up to?" or in my case "are you going to try for a girl?". Well, this place wasn't roomy. First I had to get through the smokers at the door to get in "excuse me, pardon me". Just like trying to get to a bar at a club except then you might have already had a few and it isn't so bad. Then when we you walk in the door, you have to go down a hall to get to the main viewing room. The hallway is narrow and once again I had to make my way through the crowd. Because there's nowhere for people to stand except in the big room! Usually the girls have a big restroom you can hang out in. Not here. The women's restroom has 2 stalls and a little vanity with a faucet that barely lets out any water. No diaper changing station, but a least there's carpet. So, I gave this place 2 stars because it was clean and Lake Zurich is a cute little town in the area by this place. There's usually a room where there's snacks or just chairs to rest and they did have one of those, but it was small. Other funerals I've been to, have the director falling all over everybody, but this guy was in his office all the time.

They were very nice during a difficult time, having said they were very expensive for cremation…read moreservices.