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.

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.

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.

**please be aware this women does not have her license anymore*******…read moreIf 0 stars was an option she wouldn't even deserve that. Yari the funeral director not only took advantage of a grieving mother. But she was beyond unprofessional and inhumane with my situation. Don't let her politeness fool you. She actually should not be able to be in business anymore. But I have to share my painful experience in hope that it will help someone else. She was late for the private personal viewing and she did not have my sons body ready to view. After the service she kept giving me different excuses as to why it was taking so long for my sons body to be cremated. But I had used her before so I trusted her and didn't pay any mind to the delay. Once again I just lost my son and it was just hard to make sense of everything. 3 weeks later go by and the funeral home she rents for viewings in the north side contacts me. She rents another funeral home which is the option I went with. Funeral home #2 contacts me to tell me they have the cremation paperwork. I didn't know that was the delay, because Yari once again wasn't being honest with me. Well now the question was where is my sons body. Yari didn't properly store my sons body for over 3 weeks. Imagine how horrific just the thought of that is. I had to have another funeral home go pick him up and get him cremated. The 2nd funeral home was heaven sent. They helped me through everything and my son was cremated within a day. On top of that she asked to borrow money from me 2x. She called it a business opportunity. The first request was $30k and the second was $1k. I declined, but who has the nerve to ask a grieving family for money. Let alone when she had my son sitting around God knows where in her funeral home. Her license has not been renewed and ahe should not be in business. She should not be able to hurt anyone else this way.

I would give 0 stars if possible, there was a lack of communication from the funeral director,…read morenothing worked the day of the service, I never got the cards I paid for and have not gotten a death certificate even after 8 months, I paid for a full package and did not get everything that came in the package, I did not even receive a refund. I've been trying to reach out to them for a few months already but their phone line appears to be disconnected.

My mom was taking great care of. I thank God that she looked so natural. My mom was not big on…read moremakeup and they made sure they placed as little makeup as possible, leaving her looking like herself. They gave her a manicure and pressed her hair to her favorite style. Very respectful staff and sympathetic to not only our needs but our feelings in our time of need. Very responsive to any questions we had and kept us in the loop of all movement with my mom. Limo was on time despite us living outside of the state. Very respectful and caring limo driver. Spencer came to the wake and funeral to make sure things were tp our satisfaction. The Leak family took Excellent care of our family. I definitely would trust them again with my love one. Excellent service!

I arrange a family member funeral to be held here in advanced paid fir and all. During the 1and…read morehalf year I only were dealing with Mr.Leak, now that he deceased I talked to Mr. David Allison his attuned was nasty and he hung up on me. I won't be dealing with this funeral home any more. Refund my advance payment to the appropriate person. End if discussion. Rude ass David Allison

I feel terrible that I have not gotten around sooner to share my past experiences with you…read more Bob has been taking care of my family's losses for many many years and the love and care that he and his team have given to my family is nothing less then amazing. Every thing they do it truly from the heart. If I could give Bob and hit team a 10, I would! They make a terrible situation easier to go thru. Thank you so much for all you did for all my family members.

My sister and I used Central Chapel to arrange for our father's cremation and memorial service…read more This place was the most affordable of all the funeral homes we called in the area. They were easy to work with and the directors were friendly. They put on a really nice service at St Symphorosa church. We were able to choose which songs and verses we wanted, and we could read the verses if we chose to. The memorial cards were laminated which I liked. Some funeral homes just give you paper ones which can get ruined over time. The directors were with us from the beginning until the end of the service to ensure everything went smoothly.

Gatlin is a bit "extra" in my humble opinion and I'd recommend AA Rayner & AR Leak for funeral…read moreservices. Their funeral directors are friendly enough and the quality of the services and presentation/preparation is acceptable but it just isn't as professional in its presentation as others.

When we arrived, the first "sorry for your loss" came with no eye contact and sounded like a bored,…read morerehearsed script -- and that set the tone for everything that followed. It became clear very quickly that this funeral home is focused on money and volume, not compassion or care. Our service was rushed from start to finish. We were repeatedly interrupted with unrelated parking announcements. In the middle of my mother's honoring song -- a moment that mattered deeply to us -- the staff told us to turn the volume down so they could make yet another announcement. Although we arrived on time, they still cut our service short just to move on to the next one. Her slideshow wasn't even properly set up. Only one screen was turned on, leaving half the room unable to see her photos and memories. That level of carelessness during a final tribute is unacceptable. There were no tissues for mourners, no direction or support from staff, and no sense of leadership to help guide us through such an important moment. The entire experience felt cold, rushed, and transactional. To make things worse, they removed one of her songs from the obituary without explanation or permission. That was a personal detail we carefully chose to honor her life -- and they simply erased it. For a service that cost nearly $10,000, we expected respect, professionalism, and a facility that reflects dignity. Instead, the aesthetics are dated, uninviting, and in need of serious investment. The staff appears untrained, overwhelmed, and more focused on packing in back-to-back services than honoring the people entrusted to them. My family has used this funeral home for years, but after this experience, that ends with me. My mother deserved better, and families deserve to know what they're walking into. I hope people start paying attention and choose a place that truly cares instead of one that treats grief like a business transaction.

When I loss my mom they made me feel comfortable. They were patient, kind, professional and very…read moreknowledgeable about the whole process. The Calahan staff prepared my mom so gracefully. She looked so great. She looked like she was sleeping and looked so peaceful. I would 100% recommend their services and if I ever need a funeral home the Calahan Funeral Home will be my choice hands down. Keep up the good work you guys are a great asset to the community. Also Ms. Smith, Mr. King and Ms. Baldwin are amazing. I loved working with them; they made me feel like family. Make sure to get the video tribute and their beautiful tribute blanket. The blanket was gorgeous. Everyone asked me where did I get it and who made it. You won't regret it!! Love the Zellean Smith Family

You people referred me to Heights Cremation to do my father's cremation. That place was lower than…read morea junkyard and had I known I wouldn't even have sent my cat there. When the news broke you didn't even alert me to say what had happened. If you knew how lowdown dirty and raggedy that place was and you still referred them to grieving trusting people may God have mercy on your soul.

The owner is a rip off and she takes advantage of people in rheir time of need. Make sure you get…read moreeverything in writing and she does not make any last minute changes on you.

I saw the true meaning of someone taking advantage of people when they're vulnerable some people…read moredon't need to be in the funeral business. You're dealing with someone who has lost a loved one and their emotions are all over the place and you get upset because you feel like you have been insulted funeral business service is not your Forte . But whatever you do make sure you have everything in writing that was said and agreed upon ..

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

It's not often that one (hopefully!) has the opportunity to review a funeral home on Yelp. Our Dad…read morerecently passed and we decided to hold his service here, as this was his choice for both of his parents. This is a small family run home. My sister made the initial phone calls, and all went smooth. We met to finalize the arrangements on a Sunday morning and I really had no idea what to expect. Personally, I'd heard stories of inflated prices, funeral directors working the family's grief to leverage additional services and costs. NONE of those horror stories happened here. Andy was kind and businesslike- just what you need in this time. We had the facts, we had the choices we could make and he guided us through drafting the death notice. Everything came in at a cost that was at or below what we had expected. What impressed me most of all was how we were treated and even more, how my father was treated. We were given the space, and respect this occasion in our lives deserved. We were not directed or told how to do anything. The day of the service the gentleman that was there with us was also kind and helped us to give Dad a good sendoff. We were offered help in arranging pictures, flowers and music to our liking. Thank you Richard Midway for your service! You helped us in our time of need and I'm sure Dad would have loved it.

I cannot say enough good things about this funeral home and the kind people running it. My family I…read morehad the unfortunate task of organizing a wake and funeral for a loved one and happened upon Richard-Midway. It was actually the only local one we called (loved one passed away elsewhere) and we were certain right away. Jeff is the best at what he does. He went above and beyond to assist my family through this whole process, our meetings with him were hours long. I'm not familiar with any other experience to compare to, but he really did make it as smooth as possible under the circumstances. He facilitated the pick up of our loved one over an hour away without issue. He allowed us a private viewing before our loved one went to the crematory, to say our goodbyes. He reviewed all the necessary steps and kept us informed every step of the way. The evening of the visitation/wake we were greeted and assisted by Jeanette who was wonderful as well and really compassionate to our family and guests. They had all of our flowers set up beautifully when we arrived. It was nice to have the use of the whole funeral home for our service because there were small kids who were running all over the place and I imagine would be disruptive if a second family was also in the building having a service at the same time. They have a refreshment room in the basement with an automatic coffee dispensing machine in a room with some tables with chairs which was nice also. My family brought donuts. Our service was 3 hours which was the perfect length. The next day we had a funeral mass at Our Lady of the Snows church to which Jeff had everything brought over (we didn't have to take it from the funeral home the night before back home and to the church the next morning, he took care of everything) which was a huge help. Jeff did the readings for the mass as well. He was very warm and kind with my family and guests. God really made a special one with Jeff, we really appreciate him and all of his work on our family's arrangements. It really made a heartbreaking situation more of a beautiful farewell. We are entirely grateful for that. Thank you Richard-Midway.