Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Chicago
Founded in 1963 by Charles B. Taylor, our funeral home has served generations of Chicago families with respectful care and professionalism. We operate multiple funeral home locations, a cemetery, and a full-service fleet to provide unparalleled resources during times of need. Our heritage of service spans over six decades, combining tradition with modern flexibility to meet diverse family requirements. We offer comprehensive funeral planning, cremation services, and pre-arrangement options tailored to individual preferences. Our team includes licensed funeral directors and specialists dedicated to honoring lives while supporting grieving families.With locations in Chicago and Gary, we serve urban and suburban communities across the Midwest. Our commitment to excellence extends to veterans' services, grief support programs, and memorialization options. We maintain affiliations with national funeral service organizations to ensure adherence to industry standards. Our family-owned business continues to prioritize compassionate care, ethical practices, and community engagement. For over 60 years, we've remained a trusted partner for end-of-life services in the Chicagoland area.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Cemetery Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1963
Highlights and features
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies
- Family-owned since 1963 with deep community roots
- Multiple locations serving Chicago and Northwest Indiana
- Specialized veterans' service coordination available
- Comprehensive pre-arrangement planning options
What people say
Wonderful staff
Spectacular service
Made us feel at home
Happy tears
Exceptionally supportive
Services
Funeral Services
We provide traditional funeral services with customizable options for visitation, wake, and burial ceremonies. Our experienced staff coordinates all aspects including transportation, casket selection, and service coordination at funeral homes, churches, or private locations. Families receive comprehensive support in planning both public and private services.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization choices before or after the cremation process. We provide direct cremation packages and memorial services with urn selection, scattering options, and columbarium arrangements. Services include temporary urn storage and assistance with final disposition decisions.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals plan their final arrangements in advance through our pre-need consultation services. This includes documentation of personal preferences, cost estimation, and funding options to relieve future decision-making burdens from family members while ensuring wishes are honored.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, military honors coordination, and assistance with VA benefits. We handle paperwork for headstone applications and burial flag requests while providing dignified ceremonies recognizing military service.
Grief Support
Our grief counseling programs offer emotional support through individual consultations and group sessions. We provide resources for coping with loss and connect families with community support networks to aid in the healing process.
People
Charles B. Taylor
Founder
Established Taylor Funeral Home in 1963 after graduating from Worsham College of Mortuary Science. Served 22 years in the Illinois National Guard and holds a MBA from Jackson State College.
Leyeuna A. Taylor
Licensed Funeral Director
Active in daily operations with over 40 years of funeral service experience. Coordinates family services and maintains professional affiliations with national funeral service organizations.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized arrangements to meet individual preferences.
Do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
Yes, our full-service fleet and multiple locations enable us to coordinate services across state lines.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document your preferences and ease future decision-making.
Are veterans' benefits included?
We assist with all aspects of veterans' honors, including flag presentation and VA benefit coordination.
What support resources are available?
We provide grief counseling programs, community support connections, and bereavement resources for all families.
