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Here are average prices for common funerals in Chicago, IL, based on our estimates. Prices will vary at different funeral homes, so it's a good idea to compare several options and ask for general price lists.
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Oct 14, 1963 — Jan 6, 2023
Chicago, IL
Dianna Lynn White
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Read moreNov 3, 1934 — Jan 21, 2023
Chicago, IL
Our beloved Eunice Reed Clarke, was born in Daphne, Alabama, on Saturday, November 3, 1934. She was…
Read moreOur beloved Eunice Reed Clarke, was born in Daphne, Alabama, on Saturday, November 3, 1934. She was the oldest dau…
Read moreOur beloved Eunice Reed Clarke, was born in Daphne, Alabama, on …
Read moreSep 25, 1951 — Jan 11, 2023
Chicago, IL
Enna Reese Macklin was born in Chicago, IL. on September 25, 1951. She was the oldest of three chil…
Read moreEnna Reese Macklin was born in Chicago, IL. on September 25, 1951. She was the oldest of three children born to Ul…
Read moreEnna Reese Macklin was born in Chicago, IL. on September 25, 195…
Read moreApr 17, 1960 — Dec 7, 2022
Chicago, IL
Sandy Kawaguchi, 62. Chicago,IL. Loving mother of Elizabeth and Yoshimi Schmidt. Beloved sister to …
Read moreSandy Kawaguchi, 62. Chicago,IL. Loving mother of Elizabeth and Yoshimi Schmidt. Beloved sister to Karen, Deborah,…
Read moreSandy Kawaguchi, 62. Chicago,IL. Loving mother of Elizabeth and …
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.