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Schwarz Funeral Home
907 Jefferson Street, Mendota, IL 61342 · (815) 539-6261
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★★★★4.311 Google reviews

About Schwarz Funeral Home

Schwarz Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Mendota, Illinois area. As a full-service provider, they are equipped to assist families with a range of arrangements, though specific details about services such as pre-planning, veterans' honors, or grief support were not available in our data. Direct cremation starts at $2,440, though pricing for traditional burial services was not available for comparison; families are encouraged to request a General Price List to understand the full range of costs. On Google, Schwarz holds a 4.3-star rating across 11 reviews, which reflects a generally positive reputation, though the relatively small number of reviews makes it difficult to draw firm conclusions about consistent strengths or concerns.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,440
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$3,900
Direct cremation from
$2,440
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,025
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$350
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$480
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$380
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$380
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$120
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$350
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$90
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
$2,440
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★Phil Ealy
a month ago

In my 40 years of doing funeral services in 5 different states, this organization is the most disorganized and unprofessional I have seen. Please do not take your loved one there unless you want to be disappointed.

★★★★★Sara Thompson
2 years ago

My family has know Don a long time and he has always been so helpful and kind to us. When my Dad passed he handled everything and helped us so much through the whole process. It’s been several years now but I still think so fondly of the way that he helped us celebrate my fathers life and the kindne…

★★★★★Joan Smith
2 years ago

Because my daughter was a little on the heavy side I couldn't find anyone in Rockford to cremate her. But one funeral home gave me this address and they had no problem I was very grateful. They were very caring and attentive. We also got a very beautiful urn and 2 necklaces for just a bit more but e…

★★★★★Sharon Smith
3 years ago

I was out of town 100 miles away visiting my daughter when she passed away. She wanted to be buried in Warren Il. Where her grandmother and grandfather are and our plots are there also so I called Don Russell at 10pm at night. Never talked to Schwarz Funeral Home before. I told him we didn't have mu…

★★★★★Janet Arce
8 years ago

Don And his staff was very compassionate and patient with the choosing of services for my mom. They always referred to my mom by her name. They allowed me to see her before the viewing and I must say she looked very good and natural. They were very accommodating to our quest for bilingual brochures…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(815) 539-6261
ServicesNot provided
HoursDaily: 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM
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