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Modern architectural design helps Skokie IL funeral home celebrate life

Chicago Tribune
November 14, 2011

Building is part of trend away from sites that reflect death

Death is not a happy subject, so most of us would undoubtedly prefer not to think about funeral homes. But sooner or later, we’re likely to end up in one, if only to attend someone else’s service. That’s why it’s fascinating to step into the new home of Chicago Jewish Funerals.

This adventurous modernist building, at 8851 Skokie Blvd. in north suburban Skokie, isn’t a great work of architecture, but it’s a telling one.

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