Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Family-Owned Funeral Home Since 1923
Founded in 1923, our funeral home has served families in Chicago and its suburbs for over a century. As a third-generation family-owned business, we prioritize personalized care and community commitment. Our legacy began with Harry D. James, Jr. and Floyd Hallowell, who established a funeral service rooted in compassion and professionalism. Over decades, we expanded to meet growing needs while maintaining family involvement in every arrangement. Today, Richard James' children continue this tradition, ensuring direct family engagement remains central to our service.We adapt to evolving family needs while preserving core values of dignity and support. Our team includes full-time professionals who provide 24/7 assistance, ensuring accessibility during times of need. With locations in Countryside and Downers Grove, we remain dedicated to honoring legacies through meaningful ceremonies. Our history of innovation includes being the first local facility designed specifically for funeral services. This enduring commitment to excellence has made us a trusted choice for generations of families.
Services
Chapel Service
Church Service
Graveside Service
Memorial Service
Cremation Services
Details
- Year established: 1923
Highlights and features
- Family-owned and operated for 100 years with third-generation leadership
- Personalized service options for traditional funerals and cremation memorials
- 24/7 availability to assist families during times of need
- Offer both flame cremation and water-based hydrolysis methods
- Community-focused approach with two convenient Illinois locations
Services
Chapel Service
Our chapel services provide intimate settings for honoring loved ones with personalized elements. Families may incorporate floral tributes, photographs, and personal mementos into ceremonies held at our funeral home. This option allows for traditional visitations and funeral services in a dedicated space designed for comfort and reflection.
Cremation Services
We offer comprehensive cremation options including traditional memorial services followed by cremation. Both flame cremation and environmentally conscious water-based hydrolysis methods are available. Our staff guides families through urn selection, memorial planning, and legal documentation while maintaining the dignity and respect your loved one deserves.
Graveside Service
Outdoor memorial gatherings at burial sites provide meaningful ways to honor departed loved ones. Our team coordinates all aspects of graveside services including venue preparation, officiant coordination, and floral arrangements. These ceremonies can be combined with traditional funeral services or stand alone as preferred.
Memorial Service
Customizable memorial services allow families to create personalized tributes using photographs, music, and personal mementos. Services can be held in our chapel or chosen locations with options for both religious and secular ceremonies. We provide memorial registry books and service folders to document these special occasions.
Pre-Planning
We help families make advance funeral arrangements to ensure personal wishes are honored. Our pre-planning services include documentation of preferences and financial planning options. This proactive approach provides peace of mind while alleviating future decision-making burdens for loved ones.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide chapel services, church services, graveside services, and memorial ceremonies with customizable options for religious or secular preferences.
Do you offer cremation services?
Yes, we offer both traditional flame cremation and water-based hydrolysis methods with memorial options before or after cremation.
Can I pre-plan a funeral?
We help families create advance arrangements documenting personal preferences and financial planning to ensure future wishes are honored.
Are you available after hours?
Our team is available 24/7 to assist with immediate needs and answer questions about funeral arrangements.
Do you serve multiple locations?
We operate two full-service locations in Countryside and Downers Grove to better serve families throughout Illinois.
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Reviews (5)
Barbara Mierzejewski
Mar 13, 2020
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My husband, my Mother and my cousins funeral arrangements were handled by your establishment. I was very satisfied with the services. Very kind and caring.
Rick Nielsen
Dec 18, 2019
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I was nervous at first because there were only 2 ratings, but they did everything perfect. Mom was beautiful! They took care of every detail we asked for. Other homes told us no special requests! Dave made us feel that he could manage any special request. The funeral home is spacious and clean. I am so happy we chose them for mom. Thank you Dave!
Mary Rice
Dec 10, 2019
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They didn't do anything for the money they charged didn't explain all charges up.front very cold and uncaring we will never use this funeral home again
Laura Marconnet
Jun 25, 2016
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Dave is the most patient, professional and yet personal end of life planner I could ever have asked for. Dave was tender and supportive while being budget appropriate and respectful of religious and cultural choices. Both from an emergent unplanned experience as well as a pre planned process, I could not ask for a more genuinely tender and all around perfect experience for end of life closure and passage for my loved ones. I highly recommend this team and their services.
Sandy Boltz Boege
Nov 08, 2015
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We just had my Fathers wake there. Could not ask for a kinder and caring experience. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
