Rockford

Situated on the Rock River in Illinois, Rockford is the seat of Winnebago County and the third largest city in the state, with more than 149,000 people living there.

There are eight funeral homes in Rockford, with seven of these within five miles of the city center, affording clients a wide choice.

The city has upwards of seven crematoria, and there are eleven cemeteries and memorial gardens sited throughout the area, including: Scandinavian Cemetery on Rural Street, Greenwood Cemetery on Auburn Street, and Cedar Bluff Cemetery on Rural Street.

Rockford’s places of worship include: Heartland Community Church on South Alpine Road, Westminster Presbyterian Church on North Bell School Road, Temple Beth El on Comanche Drive, and the Muslim Community Center & Mosque on Darlene Drive.

Funeral homes in Rockford will be able to support and help you you with your loved one’s funeral arrangements and will be aware of state laws in Illinois that apply following a death. A death certificate, for instance, must be filed at the local registrar within seven days of death. There are no legal requirements for embalming in Illinois and you may scatter cremation ashes in many places, including private land if you have owner’s permission.

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