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May 18, 1940 — Oct 13, 2021
Chicago, IL
Jun 3, 1969 — Oct 14, 2021
Chicago, IL
Apr 11, 1989 — Sep 26, 2021
Chicago, IL, USA
It is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Gaurav Dubey, M.S. He was a bright spark in this w…
Read moreIt is with extreme sadness that we announce the passing of Gaurav Dubey, M.S. He was a bright spark…
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" Read morePlanning a funeral in Chicago
Chicago is home to over a hundred funeral homes, meaning you have a wide range of choices when selecting a funeral home in Chicago. When comparing them, it’s often a good idea to compare prices, reviews and locations, as well as any special focuses, if that’s important to you. In Chicago, you’ll find cremation-focused funeral homes, Asian funeral homes, Jewish funeral homes and more.
Burial is still slightly more common that cremation in the state of Illinois as of 2016, but cremation rates continue to rise and cremation is expected to be more common than burial by 2020. Cremation has the benefits of being greener, more affordable and more flexible, as there is a much wider range of locations where you can choose to scatter or bury ashes.
If you’d prefer to bury your loved one, there are many Chicago cemeteries to choose from. Consider visiting a few to get a feel for the location that you’re most likely to go back to visit.
If you’d like help figuring out what kind of funeral to plan, consider trying our free funeral planning tool for guidance.