Funeral Services & Cemeteries near Gurnee

“We had a very good experience with Marsh Funeral Home during a difficult time. The funeral director was caring, helpful, and professional. She followed up with us on all the funeral details and made sure everything went smoothly. Her support and attention helped make this hard time a little easier for our family. We are very thankful for her kindness and would recommend Marsh Funeral Home to others“

“From the very beginning, the team at Strang treated my loved one's family with the utmost compassion, professionalism, and respect during one of the most difficult times of our lives. Every detail of the service was handled with care and dignity, and their support made a world of difference as we laid our loved one to rest.

The service itself was beautifully organized. Tasteful, respectful, and deeply meaningful. The setting was serene, and the atmosphere they created allowed us, our friends, and my loved one's family to reflect, grieve, and celebrate a life well-lived.

We are so grateful to the entire team for their professionalism, warmth, and genuine care. They helped us honor our loved one in a way that truly brought comfort and peace to our hearts.

Thank you from the bottom of my heart for going above and beyond.“

“PHIL IS THE BEST, MAKES YOU FEEL AS GOOD AS POSSIBLE, HIS HOME IS VERY COMFORTABLE AND MAKES A TOUGH TIME BEARABLE, WORTH THE 5 STAR REVIEW.“

“Very professional and attentive staff. They go above and beyond and really care about the loss of your loved one. Our family wanted my grandma transported internationally to Mexico for her burial and they were really fast at getting all the required paperwork together to fly her over there. We highly recommend Kristan funeral home!“

“Blessed that our immediate family has never dealt with making funeral arrangements until recently, so preparing for my dad’s passing, I didn’t know where to begin. I do believe however, there was guidance from above. The first (and only) call I made was to McMurrough Funeral Chapel and spoke with Paula. She was so kind in answering my questions and providing me with just enough information at that time. My brother and I met with Brian a few days later. Brian was also so kind and listened intently as my brother and I shared stories of our dad and of our family. He went over all the necessary details with care and compassion. We toured the facility and it was just perfect. When my dad passed away, Brain and Paula were wonderful to our family and friends during the wake and guided us throughout Mass and onto our dad’s entombment the next day. They are a Godsend during such a difficult and grieving time.
To Brian. Paula, and staff…
In memory of our dad Alex, Thank You from the Tano family“

“I wanted to take this time to thank Mr. Bradshaw and his staf for assisting my family during our time of need. My father passed away four weeks ago and this was my first time ever making funeral arrangements. I never thought I would making arrangements for anyone let alone for my father. I always thought that my dad would be around for a long time. We miss him so very much. With that, Mr. Bradshaw assisted me every step of the way ensuring that my father's final wishes were met. He listened and stepped in where I fell a little short. Everything came together and I was able rest a little easier knowing Mr. Bradshaw and family were there as support. Mr. Bradshaw, thank you taking such great care of all of my family members whom have passed and to those of us still here.“

“Really amazing people here . Never easy to deal with the passing of a loved one but they made the process a little less stressful . They were kind and transparent . I appreciate your gentleness . Was a pleasure working with Anthony . Thank you for handling my father . Can’t say enough good things about this place .“

“Matthew and the team at Symonds Funeral Home made a difficult process easier. Not only were they patient and understanding, they anticipated obstacles and did everything they could to simplify the process. I can't recommend them enough.“

“I cannot say enough wonderful things about Mount Olivet Memorial Park and its owners, Lew Fischer and LeNette Van Haverbeke. When my dad was buried there in October, they went above and beyond to accommodate special circumstances, handling everything with care, compassion, and professionalism. Their kindness during such a difficult time meant so much to me.

Being originally from Zion but now living a thousand miles away, the process could have been overwhelming. However, Lew and LeNette made everything as smooth and stress-free as possible, going out of their way to assist me.

But their generosity didn’t stop there. Just a few days ago, LeNette helped me immensely with something completely unrelated to the cemetery—simply out of the kindness of her heart. She accepted no payment, only offering her time and support.

The people behind Mount Olivet Memorial Park truly care, and their kindness extends far beyond their business. I am beyond grateful and highly recommend them to anyone in need of their services.“