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Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag
1500 Black Rd, Joliet, IL 60435 · (815) 744-4444
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★★★★4.328 Google reviews
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About Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag

Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag is an independently owned funeral home serving the Joliet, IL area, which means families are typically working directly with local ownership rather than a regional or national corporation. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, including both cremation and traditional burial services. Direct cremation starts at $2,465 and traditional burial at $3,995, which are reasonable entry points worth confirming directly with the funeral home as additional fees can affect the final cost. On Google, they hold a 4.3-star rating across 28 reviews, a modest but generally positive sample — the limited number of reviews makes it difficult to identify strong patterns in praise or criticism, so speaking with the funeral home directly or seeking local referrals may help round out your impression.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,605
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,795
Direct cremation from
$2,605
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,995
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$610
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$595
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$495
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$495
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$4,950
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$495
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$390
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$375
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,665
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$2,595
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,465
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$3,995

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Jo Lynn Theobald
a month ago

Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home did a wonderful job with my Father-in-law (in 2024) & Mother-in-laws (in 2026) wakes & funeral services. Kathy was wonderful helping us make all of the arrangements & was extremely responsive when we had questions or needed something. They treat your loved on…

★★★★★Cheryl Ferguson
2 months ago

When my Dad passed, I had NO CLUE what to do. He also wanted to be buried at Lincoln. He earned that privilege! Kathy Giegerich helped me through the entire process with the utmost compassion. It made things a lot easier in that devastating time. We were on a budget and she also helped us through th…

★★★★★Jane Hopkins
2 months ago

Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home is the only place I would trust with my loved ones' final care. They are compassionate, patient and caring. Their facility is also beautiful and large enough to handle any amount of friends or family that might attend a service or visitation. I especially app…

★★★★★Ginger Phillips
4 months ago

Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag Funeral Home, showed compassion, genuine care for our family, Kathy made the process painless during such a painful time in my life. The facility was beautiful, clean plenty of room in the lounge to gather my thoughts during this difficult time. The memorial video was don…

★★★★★Stephanie Colvin
4 months ago

From the very first phone call, Blackburn-Giegerich-Sonntag, showed compassion, professionalism, and genuine care for our family. Planning a service during such a difficult time felt overwhelming, but Kathy & her team guided us with patience and kindness every step of the way. The facility was beau…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(815) 744-4444
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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