EVERYONE HAS
A STORY
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Tell Their Story
Welcome to Kolssak Funeral Home
Since 1930 the Kolssak family has been listening, creating experiences, and sharing stories of many truly amazing people. We proudly serve Wheeling, Buffalo Grove, Arlington Heights, Lincolnshire, Northbrook, Prospect Heights, and the Northshore. We are located on historic Milwaukee Avenue nestled along the Des Plaines River.
Think of our funeral home as a stage and the story we are going to tell is that of an amazing person that has lived. We focus on life and not death. We want to engage all the senses; from listening to favorite music, poems, or scriptures; viewing of photos, videos, and memorabilia; feeling hugs or touch of loved ones, and perhaps tasting a favorite beverage or family recipe.
Read Their Stories
"First Funeral Home in the Country to Hold a Liquor License"
Here, When It Matters Most
We offer caring support for burial, cremation, and life celebration services. We help you create meaningful arrangements that honor your loved one with dignity.
Burial
Traditional burial services crafted with care and respect, honoring tradition and personal values.
Cremation
Flexible cremation services designed with care, honoring personal wishes and lasting memories.
Life Celebration
Celebrations of life honoring stories, connections, and cherished memories.
Not Sure What to Do?
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Step 1:
Call Kolssak Funeral Home Anytime
We'll answer immediately and guide you through what needs to happen next.
Step 2:
We Help You Decide at Your Pace
No pressure. Clear explanations. We take care of the details.
Step 3:
We Support Your Family Throughout
From planning to services to follow-up support.
From the Families We Serve
Hear From
Our Community
Listening to the families we’ve served offers heartfelt insight into the care and compassion they experienced.
Decide Today.
Rest Easy Tomorrow.
- Clear service options for planning ahead or at the time of need
- Step-by-step guidance through every decision
- Support for both immediate needs and future planning
Our team is here to answer questions, explain your options, and help you feel confident in your choices.
Have More Questions?
Where do I start?
Start by contacting a funeral home to guide you through the process. You will need to decide on burial or cremation, choose a service type (such as a traditional funeral or memorial), and determine the location and date. The funeral director will help with necessary paperwork, coordinating with cemeteries or crematories, and other arrangements.
What if my loved one didn't leave any instructions?
If no instructions were left, the responsibility falls to the closest family members to decide. Consider what your loved one may have preferred based on their personality, values, or any conversations you may have had. The funeral home staff can also provide guidance and support in making these decisions.
How do I notify family and friends about service?
We reduce the stress of contacting those who need the details of the service for your loved one. Through the online memorial on our website, we will post the dates and times of the service. You can then either share the memorial on your social media or copy the details from the site into an email or text.
We Say Yes When
Others Say No
Funeral planning has changed over the years, but our purpose remains the same—to create meaningful, personal tributes. At Kolssak Funeral Home, we say yes when others say no, helping you honor a life well lived.
Think of our funeral home as a stage where each story comes to life—through music, memories, and personal touches that celebrate life.
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