frequent Questions (FAQS)

A funeral director offers comprehensive support to grieving families after the loss of a loved one. Beyond coordinating cremation, burial, and memorial services for the deceased, they provide essential bereavement and consolation to the living. Their multifaceted role encompasses funeral arranging, directing, attending, and embalming.

Key responsibilities of a funeral director include:

• Arranging for the deceased's removal and transfer from the place of death to the funeral home.
• Providing professional care for the deceased, such as embalming, casketing, and cosmetology.
• Meeting with the family to plan the funeral service.
• Completing necessary paperwork, including certificates and permits.
• Acquiring copies of the death certificate.
• Coordinating with cemeteries, crematories, or other final disposition locations.
• Writing and publishing the obituary.
• Organizing aspects of the service like clergy, music, flowers, transportation, pallbearers.
• Overseeing the funeral service and procession.
• Aiding the family with death-related claims and resources, such as Social Security, VA benefits, and grief support.

A funeral or memorial service offers a meaningful opportunity to honor the life of a loved one and pay tribute to the impact they had. It creates a space where family and friends can openly express their emotions, reflect on cherished memories, and find comfort in the support of others. Through shared remembrance, it allows us to grieve, connect, and begin the journey toward healing.

Yes, cremation or burial is merely the disposition of the body. Funeral services are to honor and remember your loved one, regardless of disposition.

Funerals usually involve the deceased's body and often lead to burial or cremation. In contrast, memorial services occur without the body and can be scheduled days, weeks, or months after the death.

No, services are not required by law. However, many families find comfort and closure through a ceremony that honors the life of their loved one.

Common options include burial (in-ground or above-ground), cremation, or donation to science. Each choice can be paired with a traditional or personalized service.

Absolutely. You can include specific music, readings, photographs, videos, personal items, and more to reflect your loved one’s life and wishes.

While embalming is not legally required in Illinois, our funeral home requires embalming for any viewing of the body, regardless of it being public or private.

Though it is recommended for the preservation of the body, embalming is not required for bodies being transported to neighboring states (Wisconsin, Iowa, Missouri, Kentucky, Indiana, and  Michigan) but is required for shipments two or more states away or out of the country.

Daleiden Mortuary offers a wide range of funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. They offer burials, cremations, visitations, donations to science, or a tailored combination of services. They also offer pre-planning options that allow families to plan services ahead of time and lock in a price with the funeral home.

Daleiden Mortuary's goal is to serve each individual's needs at a fair and reasonable price. Their prices are very competitive with the surrounding funeral homes, and they consistently work to offer high-quality care that remains lower than or on par with other local options.

Yes! Daleiden Mortuary is proud to serve families of all faiths and backgrounds. While we are a traditionally Catholic funeral home, we have served many religions throughout the years and are more than happy to accommodate cultural funeral traditions and custom services to honor your loved one's specific wishes.

Yes! Daleiden Mortuary is proud to serve Spanish-speaking families, and has bilingual staff available to assist with making arrangements and the saying of prayers at the funeral home. Over the years, we have also frequently coordinated with Spanish-speaking priests to conduct services at the funeral home.