Montclare Funeral Home - Rago Brothers Funeral Homes

Funeral and Cremation Services for Montclare Families

When a Montclare family needs a funeral home, Rago Brothers Funeral Homes offers the full range of options, from a traditional funeral with visitation and chapel service, to a graveside service, to a memorial service held after cremation. Families who want a service led by someone other than clergy can choose a life celebrant led service, which focuses on the person's life story rather than a fixed religious format.

Every service can be personalized with tribute videos, printed keepsakes, and livestreaming for relatives who cannot travel to Chicago. For families who have served in the armed forces, we coordinate veteran funeral honors as part of the service. We also help with burial services, including casket selection and coordination with area cemeteries, and we offer cremation merchandise such as urns and cremation jewelry for families who choose cremation services in Montclare instead of a traditional funeral.

For families planning ahead, Rago Brothers is licensed to accept pre-need funds, so a Montclare family can set arrangements in place before they are needed. Whatever stage you are at, whether you are planning for the future or need help right now, call us and we will walk you through the options available at either of our two Chicago locations.

Why Montclare Families Choose Rago Brothers Funeral Homes

Rago Brothers Funeral Homes is independent and family owned and operated for over 100 years, across multiple generations of the Rago family. We are not part of any corporate conglomerate, and that independence means a Montclare family's arrangement conference is handled by someone who answers to the family, not to a corporate office. During planning and services, a member of the Rago family personally tends to every arrangement, so there is a consistent point of contact from the first phone call through the day of the service.

Rago Brothers also owns and operates its own crematory. That matters to Montclare families who choose cremation, because it means a loved one stays in our direct care from transfer through final disposition, rather than being sent out to a third-party facility. Our team includes multiple generations of the Rago family, with the newest generation trained at Worsham College of Mortuary Science.

Families researching a Northwest Side chapel can visit our Irving Park Road location, just a short drive from Montclare, or our original near-Loop location on North Western Avenue. Rago Brothers' Google reviews reflect decades of service to Northwest Side families.

About Montclare, Chicago

Montclare is one of Chicago's 77 officially designated community areas, located on the city's Northwest Side in Cook County. Today it is served by a Metra station of the same name.

For much of the twentieth century, Montclare was home to German, Polish, and Italian immigrant families, many connected to the neighborhood's Catholic parishes. The neighborhood is known for its brick bungalows and quiet, residential character, and today is home to roughly 14,000 residents. Rago Brothers' Northwest Side chapel on Irving Park Road is about 2.9 miles from Montclare, a short drive along Grand Avenue or Irving Park Road.

Serving Montclare and Surrounding Communities

In addition to Montclare, our Northwest Side team regularly serves families in these neighboring communities:

• Elmwood Park funeral home
• River Grove funeral home

Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Montclare

Which funeral home serves Montclare, Chicago?

Rago Brothers Funeral Homes serves Montclare from our Northwest Side location at 7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, about 2.9 miles away. Our independent, family-owned team has served Northwest Side neighborhoods, including Montclare, for more than 100 years across generations of the Rago family, offering funeral, burial, memorial, and cremation services. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Does Rago Brothers Funeral Homes offer cremation services in Montclare?

Yes. Rago Brothers Funeral Homes owns and operates its own crematory, so a Montclare family's loved one never leaves our care. We offer direct cremation, cremation preceded by a visitation or memorial service, and cremation merchandise such as urns and keepsake jewelry.

How far is Rago Brothers Funeral Homes from Montclare?

Our Northwest Side location at 7751 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, is about 2.9 miles from Montclare, usually a short drive along Irving Park Road or Grand Avenue. We also maintain a second location near the Loop at 624 N Western Ave for families who prefer that side of the city. Both locations share one phone number, (773) 276-7800, answered 24 hours a day.

How do I get started with funeral arrangements in Montclare?

Call Rago Brothers Funeral Homes at (773) 276-7800 any time, day or night. A member of the Rago family will walk you through immediate need or pre-planning options and help coordinate services at either of our two Chicago locations. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to support Montclare families.

Can Rago Brothers help arrange burial at a cemetery near Montclare?

Yes. Our cemetery and burial coordination includes nearby options such as St. Joseph Catholic Cemetery and Elmwood Cemetery, both in neighboring River Grove, as well as columbarium interment for cremated remains. We work directly with cemetery staff so Montclare families can focus on their loved one rather than logistics.

Contact Rago Brothers Funeral Homes

Whenever you are ready, our family is here to help your family. Call (773) 276-7800 to speak with a member of the Rago family about funeral, burial, or memorial service options for your loved one, or to set up a pre-planning conversation for the future. You can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we serve families at both our Northwest Side and near-Loop locations.