G. L. Hills Funeral Home

745 Graceland Avenue, Des Plaines, IL 60016 · (847) 699-9003

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★★★★★4.712 Google reviews

About G. L. Hills Funeral Home

G. L. Hills Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Des Plaines, IL area. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, though specific details about the range of services — such as pre-planning options, veterans' services, or on-site cremation capabilities — are not publicly listed. Direct cremation starts at $2,475, though pricing for traditional burial services is not available for comparison; families should contact the funeral home directly for a full price list. The home holds a 4.7-star Google rating, though with only 12 reviews, that score reflects a relatively small sample size and may not capture the full range of family experiences.

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Pricing overview

Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026

Direct cremation

All-inclusive package

$2,930

Traditional burial

Full-service package

$5,850

Direct cremation from

$2,930

Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items

Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead

$2,200

Embalming1 items

Embalming

$1,400

Use of Facilities and Staff4 items

Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation

$110

Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony

$275

Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service

$275

Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service

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Transportation3 items

Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)

$275

Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)

$600

Use of a Family Car (Limousine)

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Forwarding of Remains1 items

Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home

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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items

Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home

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Direct Cremation1 items

Direct Cremation

$2,475

Immediate Burial1 items

Direct Burial

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Google Reviews

★★★★★Paul M.

3 months ago

Such a wonderful organization with an amazing staff, they really made a difficult time as pleasant as it could be.

★★★★★Alexandra Abraham

11 months ago

G.L. Hills handled my Fathers Funeral in December of 2024. The entire staff (especially Graham), are all compassionate, caring, and professional. They provided sympathy, empathy and comfort for myself and my family! I and my family were confident that they were taking such good care of my Father and…

★★★★★MARY VEIT

a year ago

I can't express enough how grateful I am for the exceptional service provided by G.L. Hills Funeral Home in coordinating my husbands service. From the very beginning they were compassionate, professional and incredibly supportive. They took care of every detail, from arranging the ceremony at the…

★★★★★Justina Nawrot

4 years ago

Thank you for making my cousin’s funeral so special. The staff was very helpful, compassionate, and friendly. I would give 6 stars if I could.

★★★★★Ann Piscitello

5 years ago

Compassionate, caring group of people. Graham is amazing and helped make a difficult sitiation easier. I can't recommend them enough.

Quick facts

OwnershipIndependent

Phone(847) 699-9003

ServicesNot provided

HoursOpen 24 hours

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