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Cremation Society Of Illinois/Chicago
1374 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615 · (773) 752-6400
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★★★★★5.068 Google reviews

About Cremation Society Of Illinois/Chicago

Cremation Society of Illinois/Chicago is an independently owned funeral home serving the Chicago area. They offer cremation and burial services, with direct cremation starting at $1,800 and traditional burial starting at $2,070, both of which sit notably below typical pricing in the Chicago market, making them a practical option for families focused on affordability. The funeral home holds a 5.0-star rating across 68 Google reviews, which reflects consistently positive customer feedback, though the relatively modest review volume means there is less of a long-term track record to draw from compared to more established providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,800
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$2,070
Direct cremation from
$1,800
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$730
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$690
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$800
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$800
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$800
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$455
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$650
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
Contact
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,195
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,645
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,800
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,070

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Bill Rattan
3 months ago

ICS was very helpful taking care of my mother. There were many changes between the day we set things up and the day my mother died. ICS was able to roll with all the changes and allowed me and my family to grieve without worrying about all the details. Highly recommended.

★★★★★Ann F Hoover
3 months ago

Most compassionate and friendly people that take care of business in a loving and supportive way. Total support in a very difficult time. I would recommend them to everyone. They took great care of my loved one.

★★★★★Barbara Jaffee
5 months ago

These folks went above and beyond for me after the recent death of my husband at what may have been the lowest point of my life. They also came through for me at various other milestones, including the death of my grandmother several years ago. I could not be more grateful or say enough good things …

★★★★★Beth King
7 months ago

I could not have asked for anything more than what the staff at Cremation Society of Illinois provided. They were so genuine and handled everything with care and grace. They made a very difficult and trying time so manageable. They took care of my brother Tim and treated him with respect and gav…

★★★★★Martin Starr
7 months ago

The Cremation Society of Illinois was recommended to me by two friends independent of each other, and I am very happy I followed their suggestion. From the first, I encountered kind people who knew how difficult a time it was and understood the process thoroughly. I felt that every aspect of the ser…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(773) 752-6400
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews68 reviews →
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