Mitzvah Memorial Funerals - Skokie

Mitzvah Memorial Funerals, serving the Skokie and greater Chicago area, is a distinguished Jewish funeral home dedicated to providing compassionate, personalized, and affordable funeral services. Founded by Lloyd Mandel in July 2010, the business has since directed over 3,700 funeral services, earning a reputation for integrity and exceptional care. The core philosophy is simple: by eliminating the substantial overhead of owning and maintaining traditional funeral chapels, Mitzvah Memorial Funerals passes significant savings directly to families—often $2,500 to $4,500 less than competitors with chapels charge for comparable services and merchandise.

Services are flexible and respectful of Jewish traditions. Families may choose graveside funerals, services at their own synagogue, or at rented synagogue facilities in Skokie, Wilmette, Highland Park, and Northbrook. Cemetery chapels at Westlawn, New Light, and Sunset Memorial Lawns are also available. For those unable to attend, live streaming of the funeral is provided at no extra charge. The business proudly offers shomer Shabbos funerals, ensuring that Orthodox and traditional families receive full observance including tahara, tachrichim, and shomer.

Transparency is a cornerstone of Mitzvah Memorial Funerals. It is the only Chicago Jewish funeral business that displays casket prices on its website, starting at $700, with the most popular poplar wood casket offered at $2,200—a fraction of what competitors charge. Pre-arrangement services are available, with funds placed in insurance or trust accounts that are guaranteed not to exceed the price at time of need. The business also assists families in sheltering assets for those entering long-term care, helping them qualify for public aid sooner. Switching pre-paid funeral plans from other providers is straightforward, often resulting in substantial refunds.

With over 200 years of combined Illinois funeral director licensure, the team at Mitzvah Memorial Funerals treats every family as their own. The Skokie location at 8850 Skokie Blvd., Suite 101, complements its Northbrook facility, ensuring convenient access for the community. For those seeking dignified, cost-effective Jewish funeral services without compromising tradition or quality, Mitzvah Memorial Funerals stands as a trusted partner in times of need.