Funeral Homes in Illinois

Compare funeral homes across Illinois by city, including Chicago. Illinois requires a funeral director to oversee final disposition, and the Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licenses them.

1,534 funeral homes 502 cemeteries 14 crematories

Funeral homes by city in Illinois

  • Chicago 202
  • Springfield 22
  • Skokie 18
  • Rockford 15
  • Berwyn 12
  • Peoria 10
  • Anna 9
  • Decatur 9
  • Kankakee 9
  • Waukegan 9
  • Belleville 8
  • Bloomington 8
  • Streator 8
  • Westchester 8
  • Champaign 7
  • Jacksonville 7
  • Joliet 7
  • Oak Lawn 7
  • Rock Island 7
  • Westmont 7
  • Alton 6
  • Carbondale 6
  • Chicago Heights 6
  • Des Plaines 6
  • Sandwich 6
  • Shelbyville 6
  • Wilmette 6
  • Aledo 5
  • Cicero 5
  • Danville 5

Plus funeral homes in 611 more Illinois cities.

Funeral homes in Illinois’s largest cities

Illinois at a glance

Regulator Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR)
Funeral director required Yes, to oversee final disposition
Cremation waiting period 24 hours
Cremation permit coroner or medical examiner of the county of death
Embalming required No
Cremation rate about 47% of deaths
Death certificate (state) $19 first copy, $4 additional
Death certificate (Cook County Clerk) $17 first copy, $6 additional
State death records available 1916 to present

Sources: cremation rate from the Cremation Institute

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in Illinois?

The Illinois Department of Public Health charges $19 for the first certified copy and $4 for each additional copy ordered at the same time. In Chicago and suburban Cook County, the Cook County Clerk charges $17 for the first copy and $6 for each additional. State records go back to 1916.

Who regulates funeral homes in Illinois?

The Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation licenses funeral directors and embalmers and takes complaints about funeral providers.

Is there a waiting period before cremation in Illinois?

Yes. Illinois has a 24-hour minimum waiting period before cremation, and the coroner or medical examiner of the county where the death occurred must issue a cremation permit.

Is embalming required in Illinois?

No. Illinois law doesn't require embalming.

Do I need a funeral director in Illinois?

Yes. A licensed funeral director must oversee final disposition, including obtaining the permits for burial or cremation.

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