Local Information
We've put together a list of hospitality resources for friends and family who may be unfamiliar with the area. Feel free to explore all that our community has to offer below.
LOCAL CHURCHES
If you’re searching for fellowship, or are looking for a place to hold a ceremony of remembrance or celebration, we hope this comprehensive list of local houses of worship, of all denominations, helps our site visitors in some small way. See our list of local churches below.
Lake Forest
Christ Church of Lake Forest
100 North Waukegan Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-1001
Church of St. Mary
175 E. Illinois Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-0205
Church of the Covenants
350 East Deerpath Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-1809
Faith Lutheran
688 W. Deerpath Road Deerpath & Hwy 41
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-1868
First Baptist Church of Lake Forest
673 Oakwood Avenue
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-2770
First Church of Christ Scientists
630 N. Washington Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-0820
First Presbyterian of Lake Forest
700 N. Sheridan Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-6250
Friends Meeting of Lake Forest
101 W. Old Elm Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-8410
St. Basil of Ostrog Serbian Orthodox Church
27450 N. Bradley Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 247-0077
St. James Lutheran
1380 N. Waukegan Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-4859
St. Patrick Church Little Church
991 S. Waukegan Road (corner of Waukegan & Everett Rds.)
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-1401
St. Patrick Church New Church
950 W. Everett Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-1401
The Church of the Holy Spirit
400 E. Westminster
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-7633
Lincolnshire
Ascension of Our Lord Greek Orthodox Church
1207 Riverwoods Road
Lincolnshire IL 60069
Phone: (847) 482-1200
Lake Bluff
Grace United Methodist
244 E. Center Avenue
Lake Bluff IL 60044
Phone: (847) 234-9163
Union Church of Lake Bluff
525 East Prospect Avenue
Lake Bluff IL 60044
Phone: (847) 234-3246
HOTEL ACCOMODATIONS
If you’re expecting out-of-town guests for a funeral service, the last thing you want to do is to recommend a hotel that doesn’t meet with their needs of expectations. Our list of the best local hotels ensures you’ll find the right location. See our list of area hotel accommodations below.
Lake Forest
Deer Path Inn
255 E. Illinois Road
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-2280
Hilton Garden Inn Lake Forest
26225 North River Woods Boulevard
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone:(847) 735-8374
Fax: (847) 735-8639
Residence Inn Lake Forest
26325 N River Woods Boulevard
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 615-2701
Fax: (847) 615-2702
Vernon Hills
AmeriSuites
450 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Vernon Hills IL 60061
Phone: (847) 918-1400
Extended Stay Hotels
675 Woodlands Parkway
Vernon Hills IL 60061
Phone:(847) 955-1111
Lincolnshire
Courtyard by Marriott
505 Milwaukee Avenue
Lincolnshire IL 60069
Phone: (847) 634-9555
Northbrook
Allgauer's and the Hilton Chicago Northbrook
2855 North Milwaukee Avenue
Northbrook IL 60062
Phone: (847) 480-7500
FLORISTS
Looking for a reputable local florist? Our list of recommended establishments is a great place to start. Whether you want to send flowers across town or across the country, you can rely on these florists to get the job done right. See our list of local florists below.
Lake Forest
Konradt’s Florist
383 N. Western Avenue
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-0563
Lake Forest Flowers
546 N. Western Avenue
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-0017
Lord & Mar, Ltd.
836 N. Western Avenue
Lake Forest IL 60045
Phone: (847) 295-5456
Lake Bluff
Designs By Jody
152 Baker Road
Lake Bluff IL 60044
Phone: (847) 816-6661
Twigs
38 East Center Avenue
Lake Bluff IL 60045
Phone: (847) 234-8944
Highwood
ArtQuest Ltd.
770 Sheridan Road
Highwood IL 60040
Phone: (847) 433-4669
NATIONAL LINKS
Center For Loss and Life Transition
We publish books, articles and other resources to help people who are grieving. We are also an educational and training center for bereavement caregivers. If you are grieving or want to help others in grief, we invite you to explore our website.
Department of Veterans Affairs
Our goal is to provide excellence in patient care, veterans' benefits and customer satisfaction. We have reformed our department internally and are striving for high quality, prompt and seamless service to veterans. Our department's employees continue to offer their dedication and commitment to help veterans get the services they have earned. Our nation's veterans deserve no less.
Social Security Benefits
After a death occurs the family should contact the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213 to initiate the Death Benefit Claim of $255 and any Survivor Claims that you may be entitled to receive. How Social Security Helps Families Social Security survivors benefits help ease the financial burden that follows a worker's death. Almost all children under age 18 will get monthly benefits if a working parent dies. Other family members may be eligible for benefits, too. Anyone who has worked and paid Social Security (FICA) taxes has been earning survivors benefits for his or her family. The amount of work needed to pay survivors benefits depends on the worker's age at the time of death. It may be as little as 1 ½ years for a young worker. No one needs more than 10 years.
Willow House
At Willow House, we know that the death of a mom, dad, sister or brother is a life-altering experience for young families. If you are grieving the death of a family member, we hope you will find some support on this site. Willow House is here to provide and develop supportive services for children, teens, families and communities who are coping with death and dying.