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Buffalo Grove, IL · Est. 1997 · Independent
Chicago Jewish Funerals is an independent, Jewish-owned funeral home serving the Chicago area since 1997. They provide comprehensive services rooted in Jewish tradition and offer the use of their chapels for shiva gatherings and meals of consolation. They maintain extensive local resource lists for shiva catering, cleaning, and professional staffing.
May be relevant for: Families seeking an independent, fully dedicated Jewish funeral home with extensive facilities for both services and shiva gatherings.
Buffalo Grove, IL · Est. 2002 · Family-Owned
Goldman Funeral Group is a family-owned Jewish funeral home serving the Chicago suburbs, including Northbrook, Highland Park, and Buffalo Grove. Founded as an independent alternative to corporate funeral services, the firm operates with full-time Jewish funeral directors and emphasizes personalized, transparent service.
May be relevant for: Chicago-area families seeking a dedicated, family-owned Jewish funeral home rather than a corporate provider.
Whitefish Bay, WI · Independent
Goodman-Bensman Funeral Home serves the Whitefish Bay and greater Milwaukee area with traditional Jewish funeral care. They maintain Certified Therapy Dogs on staff to comfort grieving families and provide custom monument and headstone services.
May be relevant for: Milwaukee-area families seeking an experienced Jewish funeral home that offers unique emotional support options like therapy dogs.
Mequon, WI · Est. 2002 · Family-Owned
Blane Goodman Funeral Service in Mequon, Wisconsin specializes in Jewish funeral services and burials. The firm has served the Milwaukee Jewish community since 2002. Blane Goodman is a third-generation funeral professional; he and his son Charles are described as the only licensed Jewish funeral service professionals in Wisconsin. The home can facilitate transfer of pre-arranged plans from other funeral homes.
May be relevant for: Jewish families in the metro Milwaukee area seeking Wisconsin's only licensed Jewish funeral service professionals.
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Cudahy, WI · 15 mi away
Vernon Hills, IL · 35 mi away
Crystal Lake, IL · 43 mi away
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