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Dedicated Funeral home that publicly describes itself as serving Jewish families exclusively.

Experienced General funeral home with documented Jewish service capabilities (tahara, shomer, kosher caskets, etc.).

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Goldman Funeral Group

195 N Buffalo Grove Road, Buffalo Grove, Illinois, 60089

(847) 478-1600 · goldmanfuneralgroup.com

Family-Owned · Established 2002

Owned and operated by Irwin Goldman and son Benjamin

●Independent record, compiled from the funeral home's public materials — not yet confirmed by the funeral home. Correct a fact

About Goldman Funeral Group

Goldman Funeral Group is a family-owned Jewish funeral home serving the Chicago suburbs. Founded to offer an independent alternative to corporate funeral service chains, the funeral home provides personalized direction with full-time Jewish funeral directors. Its services are held at the Chicago Jewish Funerals chapels in Buffalo Grove (195 N Buffalo Grove Rd) and Skokie (8851 Skokie Blvd).

May be relevant for: Chicago-area families seeking a dedicated, family-owned Jewish funeral home rather than a corporate provider.

Jewish services at Goldman Funeral Group

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Kosher Caskets From website · Apr 2026▼

Provides a range of caskets, avoiding nails, screws, or other metal items in accordance with Jewish law.

Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼

Provides traditional chapel services.

Green / Natural Burial From website · Apr 2026▼

Focuses on the body organically breaking down by avoiding embalming and using biodegradable caskets.

Pre-Planning From website · Apr 2026▼

Offers pre-arrangement programs funded through Homesteaders Life Company.

Not found on their website — worth asking about

TaharaShomer / ShemiraTachrichimLivestreamIsrael TransportShiva Support

Hours, availability and how they work

Practical details from the funeral home's public materials, April 2026.

Multi-generational, family-owned funeral home.

Per funeral home website

Full-time Jewish funeral directors on staff.

Per funeral home website

Serves Northbrook, Highland Park, and Buffalo Grove.

Per funeral home website

Owner Benjamin Goldman serves as Secretary/Treasurer for the Northeastern Illinois Funeral Directors Association.

Per funeral home website

Additional claims from the funeral home

Founded specifically to provide an alternative to corporate conglomerates in the funeral industry.

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Jewish cemeteries nearby

Hakafa Section at Willow Lawn Memorial Park

Vernon Hills · 3 mi

Shalom Memorial Park

Arlington Heights · 3 mi

Sunset Memorial Lawns

Northbrook · 8 mi

Memorial Park Cemetery

Skokie · 14 mi

Congregation Am Echod Jewish Cemetery

Waukegan · 15 mi

Questions to ask Goldman Funeral Group

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (847) 478-1600.

Does the funeral home have its own chevra kadisha, or coordinate with a community one?Can a shomer be arranged, and at what cost?What happens if a death occurs on Shabbat or Yom Tov?Is transport to Israel coordinated, and through whom?Are pricing and package details available in writing?Is there specific experience with particular nusach or minhag?

From the Funeral Home

The funeral home has not added a statement, photos, denominational details, language information, Shabbat policy, or pricing transparency to this listing. These details are available directly from the funeral home and may be added here if the listing is claimed.

Other Jewish funeral homes near Buffalo Grove

View the full Buffalo Grove guide → · Chicagoland burial guide →

Chicago Jewish Funerals · Buffalo Grove nearby

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