What to Do
When a Death Occurs

At Forest Home Cemetery in Forest Park, Illinois, we are dedicated to honoring the memories of loved ones while providing families with peace of mind through compassionate care.

Our 240-acre cemetery, established in 1876, is one of the largest in the greater Chicago area. We offer a serene and historic environment where generations have found a final resting place.

Call Us First

Reach out to our dedicated team at 708.366.1900. We will guide you through the next steps and make the process as smooth as possible.

Choose a Final Resting Place

Whether you prefer an immediate in-ground burial, above-ground mausoleum placement, or cremation memorialization, our team is here to help you select the most fitting option for your loved one.

Submit Necessary Paperwork

Once you’ve chosen the resting place, we’ll work with you to schedule the burial service. Our experienced team will ensure all arrangements are made with care, including selecting a burial date and time that suits your needs.

Coordinate the Burial

Once you’ve chosen the resting place, we’ll work with you to schedule the burial service. Our experienced team will ensure all arrangements are made with care, including selecting a burial date and time that suits your needs.

Finalize Payment

We offer clear payment options, and our team can discuss available packages to fit your budget. We aim to provide transparency and support throughout this process.

Attend the Burial

On the day of the service, our team will be present to ensure everything is carried out with respect and dignity, giving you the space and time you need to honor your loved one.

After the Service

We continue to be here for you, offering assistance with memorial options and ongoing care for the grave site or memorial location.

Set up your burial
consultation today

We’re here for you every step of the way. Reach out to us for more information on securing your loved one’s resting place in office, over the phone, or by email.

At Forest Home Cemetery, we understand your needs and we do everything we can to assist you with all burial arrangements. From headstones to monuments we have everything right in one convenient location. Lay your loved ones to rest in our historical and naturally beautiful cemetery.

Choosing the right headstones, foot stones or grave markers for your loved ones can be stressful and overwhelming. Let our caring and professional staff help you. Our beautiful and affordable products suitable for in ground burial or cremation will surely make your loved-one’s memorial a perfect one.

You will marvel at the surrounding beauty as well as the historical background of our beautiful cemetery. Contact us to get the help you need with burial arrangements and visit our convenient location by the Eisenhower Expressway and Des Plaines.

"Mausoleum entombment, Columbarium inurnment, Personal and Family Crypts, and cremain inurnment are available to accommodate the personal preferences for each families loved one."