Rhodes Funeral Services

Rhodes Funeral Services is a locally rooted funeral home situated at 1018 West 79th Street in the Chicago neighborhood of Auburn Gresham, Illinois 60620. With a dedicated focus on serving the families of Chicago and surrounding Cook County communities, the funeral home provides a compassionate and attentive environment for honoring loved ones. The facility is noted for its wheelchair-accessible entrance, ensuring that all visitors can attend services with ease and dignity.

Rhodes Funeral Services offers a comprehensive range of funeral and memorial options designed to meet the diverse needs and traditions of the families it serves. These include traditional funeral services with viewing and visitation, cremation services with a variety of urn selections, personalized memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Each arrangement is carefully customized to reflect the unique life and wishes of the deceased, whether that involves a faith-based ceremony, a simple, private cremation, or a vibrant celebration of life. The experienced staff manages all logistical details, including paperwork, coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors, allowing families to focus on remembrance and healing.

The funeral home also assists families with pre-planning, helping individuals document their final wishes and lock in current pricing for certain services. This proactive approach alleviates future burdens on loved ones and ensures personal preferences are honored. For immediate-need situations, Rhodes Funeral Services responds with urgency and sensitivity, often coordinating arrangements the same day. The business also provides grief support resources and online obituary creation, with an option for families to receive email notifications when new obituaries are posted.

Conveniently located in Cook County, Rhodes Funeral Services serves not only Chicago but also nearby areas including Ogden Park, Englewood, Grand Crossing, Jackson Park, Ashburn Park, Evergreen Park, Morgan Park, Calumet Park, Chicago Lawn, Roseland, Merrionette Park, Mount Greenwood, and more. The funeral home is reachable by phone at (773) 651-2221 for inquiries about services, pre-planning, or current pricing. While pricing details are not publicly listed, the Federal Trade Commission requires funeral homes to provide them upon request, and families are encouraged to call directly for accurate cost information.

Though Rhodes Funeral Services is currently listed as temporarily closed, its legacy of caring for families during their most difficult times remains a cornerstone of its identity. The supportive team guides families through every stage of the farewell process, from selecting funeral flowers and casket choices to choosing appropriate music and local accommodations. With a focus on trust and personalized attention, Rhodes Funeral Services continues to be a resource for the community it has long served.