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House Of Thompson
1917 Asbury Ave, Evanston, IL 60201 · (847) 869-3172
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★★★★★4.58 Google reviews

About House Of Thompson

House of Thompson is an independently owned funeral home serving the Evanston, IL area, which means families are typically working directly with the owners rather than a corporate chain. As a full-service funeral home, they are equipped to handle a range of arrangements including cremation and traditional burial services. Direct cremation starts at $2,450, which falls within a typical range for the Chicago metro area, though families should ask for a full General Price List to understand the complete cost picture. On Google, they carry a 4.5-star rating, though with only 8 reviews, that score reflects a small sample and may not capture a broad range of family experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,650
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,700
Direct cremation from
$2,650
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,500
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$600
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$400
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$400
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$350
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$700
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
$2,450
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Mark Harris
2 months ago

Tyra and her colleagues are very professional and caring people. I highly recommend them when in need of funeral services for a loved one.

★★★★★Deanna Howlett
a year ago

Very professional and kind people. We had lots of questions when my brother passed away, and all the staff gave us lots of information that helped us make decisions. My family and I had a very good experience throughout the whole process (before, during viewing at the funeral home, funeral at the ch…

★★★★Tanya Houston
2 years ago

The guy they had working there was new, he chased me down for payment. This was after the viewing, the day before the funeral Infront of my family and friends. He could have asked when I first got there. I knew they world do the service until he was paid, but that's how he conducted business. Then …

★★★★★Sapphira Flores
5 years ago

Having make funeral arrangements for my mom was the hardest thing I could ever do. I am great that I was referred to Mr. Gillet, director of Thompson Funeral Home. He went above and beyond especially in this time of COVID-19 where we encounter many challenges due to the daily adjustments cause by CO…

★★★★★Mzz G
6 years ago

A close relative of mine died recently and I had to make funeral arrangements for them. After checking several Funeral Homes in the Evanston /Skokie area I decided upon The House of Thompson. Mr Gillette the Funeral Director, has a stellar reputation. I found his prices to be reasonable, his man…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(847) 869-3172
ServicesNot provided
HoursMonday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
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