Funeral Services & Cemeteries near Highland Park

“Kelley & Spalding did a wonderful job preparing my mother and me for her funeral. With complete compassion and empathy, they helped teach me (an only child) about all the complexities of providing a noble and dignified send-off for a mother who truly deserved the very best. It was such a difficult time, but the Kelley & Spalding staff made it as easy as possible for me and my grief. They treated my mother and her friends and family with great integrity and respect. Their facility perfectly accommodated our visitation and funeral. I will be forever grateful.“

“The funeral director (Emily) and all the staff were very understanding and helpful. We were very happy with the service they provided during my husband’s wake and memorial.“

“With the passing on our brother we were at loose ends. He didn’t have the spirit to do any pre-funeral arrangement. My cousin recommended Colette and CCOI. We, surviving sisters were treated with kindness, respect and great compassion and communication. I would recommend CCOI and plan on using them in the future.“

“Dignified and professional from Austin Texas to Mom’s final interment in Lincolnwood. All done during the holiday season with all its delays and through a winter storm.“

“River Woods Funeral Chapels went above and beyond for my family and I during one of the most difficult times of our lives. Bill and Claudia handled every detail with compassion, patience, and respect, which brought me real comfort during this difficult time. I can’t thank them both enough and would wholeheartedly recommend River Woods Funeral Chapels to anyone who needs someone caring in their corner and their services!

Claudia took care of all arrangements needed to have my grandmother transported back to her hometown in MX. She had such great communication as well respectfully, which gave me and my family peace and comfort of mind during this difficult time for all of us. They stayed by our side and helped my family and I understand everything step by step.

My family and I are blessed to have met Claudia and Bill; both are very special people with such big hearts. They treated us like family

The staff at this funeral home were compassionate, professional, and attentive. We’re so grateful for their support and kindness.

Thank you River Woods Funeral Chapels for all you did!“

“The grounds are nicely maintained. When visiting Ridgewood, there is a feeling of peace and serenity. If there is a problem with an existing grave marker, the office is sensitive and responsive in caring for any issue. The entire office staff is pleasant to work with,; without exception. They went above and beyond to hunt down the burial plot of one of our fallen Korean War heroes, whose information was entered over 75 years ago and was not seemingly accessible. They took extra time and effort to hunt it down, much to the appreciation of the Veterans association documenting those we lost during that war.“

“​My family and I can't say enough about the incredible service we received from Smith-Corcoran Funeral Home for my mother's funeral yesterday. From our first phone call with Karen to our initial meeting with Jay Smith, the funeral director, we knew we were in good hands. Jay took the time to get to know my family and learn about my mother, explaining every step of the process with clarity and compassion. The professionally printed documents he provided were a huge help during a difficult time.
​The entire staff was outstanding. During the wake, Eric and Judy were so engaging, sympathetic, and helpful. The facility itself was inviting and spotless. On the day of the funeral, Jay's patience and leadership were exemplary, from guiding the caravan to ensuring every detail was perfect. It was clear that for Jay and the entire team, this isn't just a job—they genuinely care. Kirstin, Raul, and the rest of the staff all showed the same high level of customer service.
​Smith-Corcoran made a very sad day bearable. We are so grateful for their professionalism and empathy, and we know my mother would have been extremely proud of how beautifully everything was handled. Thank you, Jay, Karen, Kirstin, Eric, Judy, Raul, and the entire wonderful team at Smith-Corcoran.“

“I was very skeptical about funeral homes after a really bad experience 10 years ago somewhere else. Lloyd and his team were very easy and pleasant to deal with. The communication was good and the services went very smoothly. No weird paperwork or pushing of services. Thank you, Lloyd for helping us during a difficult transition, but making the service and cremation as our grandmother would’ve wished.“

“These are the people you want taking care of you when your loved one passes on. They helped us in a sudden, tragic emergency and were caring, kind, professional & so comforting. Michael L coordinated helping us set up arrangements, making sure we were ok, just a soothing, calming, caring gentleman.
Everyone who helped was amazing, welcoming; we felt taken care of at such a time when we were dealing with our brother’s sudden death and we had hurriedly traveled from out of state to the Chicago/Skokie area to make arrangements.
Thank you Michael L, Maggie, Kayla, Sheila and all Donnellan staffers for guiding & assisting us through an incredibly difficult time. You are wonderful. Your funeral home is soothing & the spaces so attuned to needs of families and you most of all are great.
Sincerely, Helen & Noreen“

“I can’t thank Colonial-Wojciechowski Funeral Home enough for their outstanding service during such a difficult time. From start to finish, everything was handled with care, compassion, and professionalism. Mike, in particular, was incredible—his support, guidance, and attention to detail made the entire process smooth and peaceful. He truly went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. I’m deeply grateful for the comfort and help they provided. Highly recommended.“

“Mr Troost has been serving his community for over 65 years. He has a deep sense of compassion and his clients best interest in mind.“

“I am so appreciative of the treatment my family received as we planned our mother's funeral. They were with us every step of the way, addressed all our concerns promptly & worked with us with our vision of what we wanted. Their service and compassion made our difficult time a bit more bearable.“

“I would like to commend the G.L. Hills Funeral Home for their superb service and professionalism. My Mother had passed back in 2012 and we weren't sure what to do with her ashes. They were gracious enough to store them until we could figure out the next step.
My brother moved out of the country in 2019 and had my Dad's ashes. On short notice, G.L. Hills were agreeable to store both my parents ashes until we could determine their best final resting place. Then the pandemic came in 2020 and 6 years disappeared.
Fast forward to 2026, my wife and I intended to take the ashes for burial to rural South Dakota where they were both from. Not knowing if their ashes still existed, I contacted the funeral home and they confirmed that they still had their ashes. We were able to pick them up along with necessary papers, drive to South Dakota and complete this task.
I can't say enough positive things about the G.L. Hills funeral home and their respect for service and professionalism.“

“Scott Funeral Home made things very easy for me after my mom passed away. Shelby was fantastic, compassionate and helpful. She answered all my questions, guided me through options and I felt very taken care of. Thank you!“

“The care and professionalism we received during such a difficult time deserves recognition.

When we lost my grandmother, the team at Haliburton handled everything with genuine compassion and dignity. The presentation of her body was beautiful; it was clear that real care went into every detail. They walked our family through the entire process patiently and thoughtfully, and we never once felt pressured to spend beyond what we needed. That honesty and respect meant the world to us.

We also deeply appreciated having her passing posted on the website. It was a meaningful way to share the news and honor her memory.

Thank you for treating my grandmother and our family with such grace during the hardest of times.“

“They took great care of my mother and my brother when they passed. Thank you again for helping through those difficult times , it made all the difference ??“

“My family has went through Friedrich’s Funeral Home for the past three loved ones we’ve lost. They were extremely professional, courteous, supportive, and just downright amazing. But this last passing, meant more to me than anything, as it was my father we were laying to rest…
So I was much more involved in this entire process than ever before, and was there to see firsthand, how much a funeral home actually takes care of when it comes to the passing of a loved one… there is so much you all do, so when it’s done right and just beautifully executed- you can’t help but to feel so unbelievably grateful to those in this field.

Friedrich’s Funeral Home- THANK YOU. There are truly no words that I can express to emphasize how grateful I am to all of you for the outstanding services provided.

Joe, you have been wonderful to our entire family for years now, to the loved ones we’ve lost. You may not remember us specifically, and that’s ok- were fully aware that this business is never ending- and unfortunately people die everyday… it is a never ending cycle for you all and it must be tough at times… but I personally still wanted to extend my gratitude to you specifically. My family and I will forever remember your kindness and the exceptional services provided to our family during the most difficult time of our lives.

Highly recommend Friedrich’s Funeral Home to take care of your loved one. I assure you- you will not be disappointed.“

“James Creed was incredibly kind and helpful when I needed assistance locating a grave at All Saints Cemetery after the office had already closed on Saturday. He went out of his way to make sure we found exactly where we needed to be. He was also very helpful in guiding us to family members' locations at Mount Carmel Cemetery. What stood out most was how he included my children in the process, making it a meaningful experience for all of us. Truly appreciated his care and compassion.“