Midtown Funeral Home and Cremation Options

04/27/2026

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We believe that the way we honor and care for our loved ones should reflect their values, and for many families today, those values include a deep respect for the environment. That’s why we’re pleased to announce that Midtown is now officially licensed with the Green Burial Council (GBC), one of...

04/23/2026

Did you know that before modern paramedics, funeral homes provided ambulance services in many communities? From the early 1900s through the 1960s, if you needed to get to the hospital quickly, you’d call your local funeral home.

Why? Because funeral homes had the vehicles - hearses could be converted to stretchers - and staff available 24/7.

While we no longer run ambulances, this legacy of service reminds us that our role has always been to care for our neighbors in their most difficult moments.

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from all of us at Midtown Funeral Home! We are now counted among a select number of funeral homes certified by the Green Burial Council, a third-party environmental organization that creates high standards for natural burials. This ensures that the green burial services we provide and practices we promote are vetted to be as transparent and sustainable as possible. We are proud to offer these services and our dedicated staff is always available to talk about them. For more information, please DM, call 773.654.3744, or email info@midtownfunerals.com.

04/21/2026

A friendly reminder that we can give our family one last gift even after we're gone.

04/21/2026

Our attitudes of being kind to the earth can continue even after we're gone.

04/13/2026

Today we remember...
On this day, we remember Miloš Forman, the acclaimed Czech-American film director who passed away on April 13, 2018. With unforgettable masterpieces like One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest and Amadeus (both of which earned him Academy Awards for Best Director) Forman captured the human spirit's defiance and beauty, leaving an enduring legacy in American and world cinema that continues to inspire audiences and filmmakers alike.

03/27/2026

Join us Tuesday, March 31 at 6PM to learn about pre-planning and how you can protect your family in the future!

Learn about the benefits of pre-planning your final wishes and get your questions answered by an expert with 20 years of experience.

03/21/2026

03/21/2026

Today we remember Carlos Ray "Chuck" Norris.
Rest in peace, Chuck Norris. The ultimate tough guy, martial arts legend, and Walker, Texas Ranger himself. You gave us roundhouse kicks that could stop crime and a lifetime of grit and heart. Thanks for not only the endless laughs, but also showing what real strength looks like, on screen and off. You'll never be forgotten.

03/18/2026

Bela Lugosi, the Hungarian-American actor forever etched in history as Count Dracula, passed away from a heart attack in 1956. Though he didn't requested it himself, his son and third wife chose to bury him wearing one of his signature Dracula capes (and reportedly his full costume, including the iconic ring). Such a touching, personal tribute to the role that defined his career and the vampire legend he helped create.

03/17/2026

Did you know that just a short drive from Chicago lies a National Historic Landmark that forever changed American labor history? At Forest Home Cemetery stands the Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument, dedicated in 1893 to honor five men executed after the 1886 Haymarket Affair. Sculpted by Albert Weinert, it features a dramatic bronze figure of a woman standing protectively over a fallen worker atop a towering granite shaft. The inscription reads: “The day will come when our silence will be more powerful than the voices you are throttling today.” It symbolizes the fight for workers’ rights and has been a gathering place for justice advocates ever since. These historic sites remind us that even in death, the courage of ordinary people echoes through generations. Have you ever visited the Haymarket Martyrs’ Monument?