Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc.

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity, and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve.

Location

• Address: 7651 S Jeffery Blvd, Chicago, IL 60649
• Areas served: Chicago, South Holland, and Dolton, Illinois

Hours and availability

• The funeral home is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to begin arrangements and offer assistance.

How to contact us

• Phone: 773-721-8900 (available 24/7)
• Email: admin@cagememorial.com
• Website: https://www.cagememorial.com

If you have any questions about services, pricing, or scheduling, please call the funeral home directly for the most accurate and current information.

Overview of burial services

• Burial is a long-standing tradition observed by many cultures and religions.
• Families may choose from simple burials with minimal ceremony, graveside services led by clergy or a celebrant, or a full traditional funeral service followed by burial.
• The funeral home focuses on cost-efficient options and works with families to respect their preferences and budgets.

Planning for burial

Key decisions when planning a burial can include:

• Selecting a cemetery and burial property: choosing the cemetery and specific burial plot, mausoleum crypt, or columbarium niche.
• Selecting a casket and possible burial vault: many modern cemeteries require a vault; staff can explain local requirements.
• Choosing a headstone or marker: including inscription and style, which can be decided at the time of arrangements or later.

The funeral home can coordinate closely with local cemetery administrators, explain fees (such as opening and closing the grave), and help families understand available options.

Types of burial and graveside services

• Simple burial: a straightforward interment overseen by funeral home staff.
• Graveside service: a service held at the graveside, which can include readings, prayers, music, and other personalized elements.
• Traditional funeral with burial: a funeral service (often with visitation and a ceremony) followed by procession to the cemetery and committal.

Choosing a casket and vault

• Caskets are available in a range of materials such as hardwoods (e.g., walnut, cherry, maple, oak, pine) and metal, with various finishes and price levels.
• Burial vaults may be required by the cemetery to help protect the grave and support the ground above.
• The staff can guide families in choosing options that fit their budget and preferences.

For current pricing, specific product choices, or cemetery requirements, please contact Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. directly by phone.

Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. offers a range of service options so each family can honor their loved one in a way that reflects their wishes, traditions, and budget.

Traditional Funeral Ceremony

• Involves the purchase of a casket, a viewing or visitation, and a funeral ceremony to celebrate the life of the deceased.
• Services can be held in the funeral chapel, a church, or another meaningful location.
• Interment typically follows at a cemetery.
• If a burial site is already selected, the staff can coordinate with the chosen cemetery; if not, they can help you explore options through their relationships with cemeteries in the Chicago area.

Immediate Burial Services

• The deceased is taken from the place of death directly to burial.
• This option does not include viewing, visitation, or a formal ceremony.
• The funeral home will inform families of any rules and regulations from the City of Chicago, Cook County, or the State of Illinois that may apply.

Graveside Ceremony

• Similar to a traditional funeral, but the primary service and celebration of life take place at the graveside instead of in a chapel or church.
• The service format can be tailored based on family preferences and religious or cultural traditions.

Memorial Service

• A service held to honor and remember the deceased without the body present.
• Often held in the funeral chapel or a church, but can be arranged at other personalized locations.
• Memorial services can be more somber or more celebratory, depending on the family's wishes.

Cremation Services

• Cremation is performed through a crematory, using intense heat to transform remains into cremated remains (ashes).
• A memorial service may follow cremation, or families may choose to hold a traditional funeral ceremony prior to cremation.
• Immediate arrangements related to cremation are also an option.

Whatever type of service is chosen, the staff at Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. work to ensure that every detail is handled in an elegant and dignified manner. For specific pricing, packages, or scheduling information, please contact the funeral home directly by phone.

• Cremation is performed through a crematory using intense heat to transform the body into cremated remains (ashes).
• Families may choose to:
• Hold a traditional funeral service prior to cremation.
• Hold a memorial service after cremation.
• Make immediate arrangements related to cremation with minimal ceremony.
• Cremated remains can be kept at home, placed in a cemetery (such as in a columbarium niche), or scattered in a meaningful place, depending on family preferences and applicable regulations.

Ash scattering options and considerations

When choosing to scatter ashes, families have flexibility in timing and location. Some general considerations include:

• Private property: obtain written permission from the property owner before scattering.
• Public parks: may require a scattering permit; check local regulations.
• Uncontrolled public lands: there may be no specific regulations, but families should use good judgment and be respectful of others.
• Proximity to roads or trails: ashes should not be scattered within 100 yards of public roads or trails.
• Cremation container: must be disposed of separately in an environmentally safe manner.

Scattering on or over water

• Inland waters: regulated by the Clean Water Act; a permit from the agency overseeing the waterway is often required.
• At sea: must be done at least three nautical miles from the coastline.
• Any flowers or wreaths used in a scattering ceremony at sea should be biodegradable; non-decomposable items should not be left behind.
• The Environmental Protection Agency requires written notification within 30 days after an ash scattering at sea.

Ways to scatter ashes

• Casting: scattering ashes into the air or over water (families should check wind direction first).
• Trenching: digging a small trench, placing the ashes or a biodegradable urn in the ground, and covering with soil.
• Raking: pouring ashes onto the surface of the soil and using a rake to mix them into the earth.

Families are encouraged to speak with the funeral home for guidance on selecting urns or scattering urns, and for help designing a meaningful cremation or ash scattering ceremony. For specific legal requirements or local permit information, please contact the appropriate authorities or the funeral home for assistance.

• The funeral home offers interactive online memorial websites known as the Book of Memories™.
• These memorials serve as a permanent place to:
• Share and preserve stories and memories.
• Upload and view photographs.
• Write messages of condolence.
• Send floral tributes to services.
• Make charitable donations in memory of a loved one (where available).
• Built-in social media integration allows family and friends to share the memorial through platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.
• Families can contact the funeral home to arrange for a Book of Memories™ memorial website.

Obituaries and finding a loved one

• The funeral home's website includes a Funerals and Obituaries / Find a Loved One section.
• Visitors can:
• Search for a loved one.
• View service details and final arrangements.
• Send flowers or share condolences online.

Grief support resources

• The funeral home provides grief support information and resources on its website.
• These materials are intended to offer guidance and comfort to those coping with loss.
• Additional community or professional support resources may be available; families are encouraged to reach out to the funeral home for more information.

For help setting up an online memorial, accessing grief support resources, or locating a loved one's obituary, please visit the funeral home's website or contact Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. directly by phone.

A traditional funeral service, memorial service, or celebration-of-life typically aims to:

• Honor and remember the life of the deceased.
• Provide a structured setting for family and friends to gather, grieve, and support each other.

Common elements of a traditional funeral

While each service is personalized, many traditional funerals include some or all of the following elements:

Visitation (Viewing or Wake)

• Time set aside before the funeral service when guests can visit with the family and, if desired, view the casketed body.
• Provides an opportunity for personal goodbyes and expressions of sympathy.

Funeral Service

• Often held at the funeral home, a church, or another meaningful location.
• May include music, readings of literary or religious passages, a eulogy, prayers, and the singing of hymns.

Committal Service

• If burial is chosen, the committal service takes place at the cemetery following a vehicle procession from the funeral or memorial service.
• This brief ceremony often includes prayers, readings, or other rituals at the graveside.

Funeral Reception

• A gathering after the formal services, sometimes called a repast.
• Often held at a reception hall or other chosen location.
• Provides time for sharing memories, stories, and mutual support in a less formal setting.

Families are encouraged to discuss their wishes, traditions, and any religious requirements with the funeral home staff so that the service can be arranged in a way that best honors their loved one.

For detailed planning assistance or to begin making arrangements, please contact Cage Memorial Chapel Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. directly by phone.

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