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Cremation Society Of Illinois
17859 Bretz Dr., Homewood, IL 60430 · (708) 206-2000
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★★★★★4.988 Google reviews

About Cremation Society Of Illinois

Cremation Society of Illinois is an independently owned funeral home located in Homewood, serving families who prefer to work with a locally operated provider rather than a corporate chain. They offer cremation and burial services, and their name suggests a particular focus on cremation-centered arrangements. Pricing is notably accessible, with direct cremation starting at $1,800 and traditional burial starting at $2,070, which is likely to be on the budget-to-mid-range end for the greater Chicago area. Families who have used them reflect a very positive experience, with a 4.9-star rating across 88 Google reviews, though the relatively modest review volume means it's worth reading individual accounts to get a well-rounded sense of their care and communication style.
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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
★★★★★Cathy V.
2 months ago

My husband and I became members and bought our cremations shortly before my husband’s passing. The sign up process is easy and the price is more affordable than through a funeral home (significantly). There are no hard sells and the staff is very supportive throughout the purchasing process. I also …

★★★★★Pat Bullwinkle
2 months ago

I had used Cremation of Illinois when my husband died. The service and advice I received was professional and compassionate. When my brother died unexpectedly I didn’t hesitate to call them again.Mike Delegatto and Elizabeth made my sister and I feel like family. I was confident everything would be …

★★★★★deborah mavros
5 months ago

Our experience with the Cremation Society of Illinois, especially Mike Delegatto, was a very smooth process. Mike was extremely professional, compassionate and understanding of our needs and requests. He kept in contact with us from letting us know when our mom was picked up from the hospital and wh…

★★★★★Joe Cissell
6 months ago

When my mom passed away, the Cremation Society of Illinois in Homewood provided exceptional care and support during a very difficult time. Michael Delegatto went above and beyond to help us navigate the entire process. He took the time to explain all of our options, helped us find the right crematio…

★★★★★Diane VILLANUEVA
6 months ago

My family and I highly recommend Cremation Society of Illinois. They took really good care of my dad while in their care. Staff is very professional and compassionate. All of our questions were answered and they made us feel at ease. We couldn't be happier with the level of service and care we recei…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(708) 206-2000
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews88 reviews →
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