Funerals
and cremations in Chicago
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Chicago
is the largest city in both Illinois and the Midwest, and the third most
populated city in the United States, with over 2.8 million living within
the city. Its extended metropolitan area, is commonly referred to as "Chicagoland",
and is home to an estimated 9.7 million people spread across the states
of Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana. Chicago is primarily located within
Cook County and is commonly referred to as the “Windy City”. Today,
approximately 74% of the population of Illinois lives in Chicago and the
surrounding area.
There
are around 250 funeral homes in Chicago serving the multicultural community,
with over 15 cemeteries and crematories. Chicago is divided into
five main sections, known as Downtown (which contains the Loop), the North
Side, the South Side, and the West Side and East side which, is called
"East of Chicago"
A direct
cremation in Chicago starts at around $1,195, and a direct cremation with
a memorial service is likely to cost within the region of $2,500.
A traditional burial can start at around $5,000 but can vary tremendously
depending upon your requirements.
If
you need help locating funeral services in Chicago, you will find a complete,
directory of all funeral homes below. On US Funerals Online you will
also find further consumer information on arranging a funeral or cremation
in Illinois.
Areas of Chicagoland
Central,
Far
North Side, Far Southeast
Side, Far Southwest Side,
North
Side,
Northwest
Side, South Side, Southwest
Side, West Side
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