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Nelson Funeral Home
820 W Talcott Rd, Park Ridge, IL 60068 · (847) 823-5122
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★★★★★4.916 Google reviews

About Nelson Funeral Home

Nelson Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Park Ridge, IL area, which often means families work directly with the owners rather than corporate staff. As a full-service provider, they offer both cremation and burial options, with direct cremation starting at $2,850 and traditional burial starting at $2,205, positioning them in a relatively accessible range for the local market. On Google, they hold a 4.9-star rating, though that score is based on only 16 reviews, so while the feedback is consistently positive, the smaller sample size means it reflects a limited number of family experiences. Families who value personalized, owner-involved care and transparent pricing will likely find Nelson worth a direct conversation, keeping in mind that additional details on services like pre-planning or veterans' arrangements would be worth asking about directly.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$3,790
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,665
Direct cremation from
$3,790
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,475
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$880
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$850
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$850
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$1,200
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$850
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$600
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$600
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$600
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$2,425
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$2,225
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,850
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$2,205

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Dawn Williams
9 months ago

My mother had an incredibly beautiful send-off, thanks to Miles Fogle and his staff at Nelson Funeral Home in Park Ridge. Miles took the time to research my mother’s eclectic spiritual beliefs and created a sensitive, lovely service that reflected my mom 100%. In addition to going above and beyond t…

★★★★★Jane Kaihatsu
11 months ago

Our family worked with Funeral Director Miles Fogle at Nelson and we had a really excellent experience after our brother passed earlier in the year. Nelson handled the cremation and the process was professional and compassionate. Miles puts you at ease immediately and was understanding and patient w…

★★★★★Denise Grant
3 years ago

I would highly recommend Nelson Funeral Home if you don't know where to go or who to turn to for your loved ones' last wishes.  The funeral director Miles is amazing... he not only looks after the departed but also the living as he navigates you through one of the most difficult times the living can…

★★★★★Brian Owens
3 years ago

We employed the services of Nelson Funeral Home twenty-one years ago for my father's services, and again this month for my mother's services. I am duly impressed with each and every member of their team, they all exhibit the utmost professionalism. Our funeral director, Miles Fogle, showed us extra…

★★★★★Rose Senger
5 years ago

We were so fortunate to have Eileen Baldeshwiler as our funeral director. She made the heartbreaking task much easier and was so gentle and caring and helped us every step of the way. I so appreciated her, she felt more like a family member. Such a sweet soul she has. The funeral home itself was lo…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(847) 823-5122
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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