Funeral and cremation assistance for families in Chicago and across Illinois
Funeral Aid helps families who have lost a loved one through the practical arrangements, from cremation and service planning to food and logistics, with patience and respect for every tradition.
What Funeral Aid covers
Compassionate. Practical. Respectful of every tradition.
We help families through the practical arrangements that follow the loss of a loved one, with patience and respect for every tradition.
Arrangements
- Cremation assistance
- Funeral planning
- Basic service arrangements
- Coordination with service providers
Practical needs
- Food arrangements
- Transportation and logistical coordination, where funding permits
- Essential funeral-related expenses
Community care
- Community and partner support
- Other basic arrangements, based on available funding
What our support covers, and what it does not.
Being clear about this early spares families disappointment later.
What we aim to provide
- Practical planning and coordination
- Essential, basic arrangements
- Help building a realistic budget
- Community partners and local support
What we do not provide
- Luxury or extravagant events
- Open-ended budgets
- Guaranteed funding for every request
Questions about Funeral Aid
Read all frequently asked questionsWho can request assistance?
Individuals, couples, and families who need help with a wedding or a funeral can submit a request, whatever their faith or background. Specific eligibility criteria are still being finalized.
Policy to be confirmed by Uplift International NFP
What type of funeral assistance is available?
Depending on available funding, Funeral Aid can include cremation assistance, funeral planning, basic service arrangements, food arrangements, coordination with service providers, transportation and logistics where funding permits, essential funeral-related expenses, and community support.
How can I request help?
Use the request form on our Get Support page and choose wedding or funeral assistance. You can also reach us through our Contact page.
What areas does Uplift International NFP serve?
We serve families across Illinois. Most of our work is in Chicago and nearby communities such as River Grove, Elmwood Park, Oak Park, Park Ridge, Des Plaines, Niles, Skokie, Evanston, and Schaumburg. If you live elsewhere in Illinois, please still reach out.
Can I donate specifically toward funeral assistance?
Our donation form lets you choose Funeral Aid. How designated gifts are tracked and reported will be described in our financial transparency reports.
Policy to be confirmed by Uplift International NFP
Where we serve
We help families across Illinois. Most of our work happens in Chicago and the communities around it.
Live somewhere else in Illinois? Still reach out- Chicago
- River Grove
- Elmwood Park
- Franklin Park
- Melrose Park
- Norridge
- Harwood Heights
- Oak Park
- Park Ridge
- Des Plaines
- Niles
- Skokie
- Morton Grove
- Lincolnwood
- Evanston
- Glenview
- Rosemont
- Schaumburg
- Arlington Heights
- Elk Grove Village
- Cicero
- Berwyn
- Oak Lawn
- And across Illinois
There is no cost to ask.
Tell us what you are facing. Every request is read by a person, and we reply within 2-3 business days.