Symonds-Madison Funeral Home

Symonds-Madison Funeral Home, located at 305 Park Street in Elgin, Illinois, is a family-owned and operated funeral home with a rich history dating back to 1921. Originally founded in downtown Elgin, the funeral home has been serving the community for over a century. In 2013, second-generation funeral director Daniel Symonds, a U.S. Army Reservist, along with his wife Joy, took the helm, continuing a legacy of compassionate, professional service. The business proudly identifies as veteran-owned and is deeply committed to honoring those who have served our country.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services to meet the diverse needs of the families it serves. These include traditional burial services, cremation services, green burials, and pet cremation. They also provide specialized services such as international transport, funeral financing, and support for miscarriage and pregnancy loss. An onsite chapel allows for intimate services, and the facility is fully wheelchair accessible with free parking available. Symonds-Madison is dedicated to helping families create meaningful life celebrations and offers resources for grief support, including programs for children and teens.

A hallmark of the funeral home is its unwavering commitment to veterans. Through programs like Operation Love, they honor unclaimed veterans and ensure they receive dignified burials. They also assist with military funeral honors and veteran burial and cremation benefits. The funeral home’s dedication to the community is reflected in its high rating of 4.9 stars from 99 reviews, a testament to the trust and appreciation of the families they have served—over 1,400 since 2013. With more than 50 years of combined experience and three generations of funeral and military service, Symonds-Madison Funeral Home stands as a pillar of support in the Elgin area, providing compassionate care and guidance during life’s most difficult moments.