Funeral Limo Service Chicago South Suburbs
Funeral Limo Service Chicago South Suburbs
Quick answer: Funeral limousine service gives the immediate family one quiet, chauffeured vehicle for the whole day, from home to the visitation, the service, the cemetery and the luncheon. Most families book a luxury SUV for up to 6 people or a stretch limousine for up to 10, plus a Sprinter or coach bus to move guests between locations. Hourly bookings start at $140 per hour for a Mercedes-Benz S-Class with a 2-hour minimum, and we take short-notice requests 24/7.
When a family loses someone, the days before the funeral move fast. There are calls to make, a funeral home to meet with, relatives flying in and a service to plan in less than a week. Transportation is one thing you can hand off completely. A chauffeur keeps the family together, handles the timing between locations and makes sure no one has to drive on one of the hardest days of their life. Emily’s Limousine Service has provided Chicago limo and charter bus service from Orland Park for more than 25 years, and this guide explains how funeral transportation works and how to plan it.
Why Families Book Transportation for a Funeral
- No one has to drive. Grief, little sleep and a long day make driving harder than it sounds. A professional chauffeur takes that off the family entirely.
- The family stays together. Riding in one vehicle keeps the immediate family side by side through every part of the day.
- Older relatives are looked after. The chauffeur helps with doors, walkers and getting in and out at each stop.
- The schedule holds. Visitations, services and cemetery times are set by the funeral home and the church. A chauffeur who knows the route keeps the family on time.
Choosing a Vehicle for the Immediate Family
Most families choose a quiet, dark vehicle that suits the occasion. The right one depends on how many people will ride together.
| Riders | Vehicle | Starting rate |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 3 | Mercedes-Benz S-Class | $140 / hour |
| Up to 6 | Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator or Chevy Suburban | $150 to $160 / hour |
| Up to 10 | MKT stretch limousine | $225 / hour |
| Up to 14 | 14-passenger Sprinter | $180 / hour |
| 35 to 57 | Coach bus for guests | $450 to $650 / hour |
Sedans, SUVs and Sprinters have a 2-hour minimum. Stretch limousines and coach buses have a 3-hour minimum. Our sedans and SUVs are the same vehicles we use for black car service, and you can see every vehicle on our fleet page.
How the Day Usually Runs
Every family’s plans are different, but most funeral days follow the same order. Booking the vehicle by the hour means the chauffeur stays with you from the first stop to the last.
- Pickup at home. The chauffeur arrives early and waits until the family is ready.
- Funeral home or visitation. The vehicle waits nearby while the family receives guests.
- Funeral service. The family rides to the church or chapel, often directly behind the hearse.
- Cemetery. The procession travels to the cemetery for the committal service.
- Luncheon. The family rides to the restaurant or banquet hall for the meal after the burial.
- Return home. The chauffeur brings the family back home at the end of the day.
A day like this usually runs 3 to 5 hours. If there is a long gap between the visitation and the service, ask us whether two shorter bookings would cost less than one long one.
Riding in a Funeral Procession
The funeral director sets the order of vehicles in the procession and arranges any escort. The family car usually follows directly behind the hearse. Your chauffeur follows the funeral director’s plan, stays close to the vehicle ahead and keeps a steady, respectful pace to the cemetery.
To make the procession go smoothly, share the funeral home’s name and the service timeline when you book. That way our pickup times line up with the funeral home’s schedule, and the chauffeur knows where to stage before the procession leaves.
Guest Shuttles Between the Church, Cemetery and Luncheon
Parking at churches and cemeteries is often limited, and some guests would rather not drive a route they do not know. A guest shuttle solves both problems. A 14-passenger Sprinter works well for close friends and extended family, and a coach bus can carry 35 to 57 guests in one trip.
A shuttle is especially helpful when out-of-town relatives are staying at the same hotel. The bus can pick everyone up at the hotel, follow the day’s schedule and bring them back after the luncheon, so no one needs a rental car.
Airport Pickups for Relatives Flying In
Family members often fly into Midway or O’Hare a day or two before the service. Airport transfers are billed as flat one-way rates with no hourly minimum. From the south suburbs, a sedan starts at $95 to Midway and $110 to O’Hare, and larger vehicles are available for families arriving together. See all airport rates on our pricing page.
Booking on Short Notice
Funerals are usually arranged within a few days, so short-notice requests are normal. Our dispatch runs 24 hours a day, and because our vehicles are based in Orland Park, we can often fill a request that a downtown company would turn down. Call as soon as the service times are set.
Have these details ready when you call:
- The date and the first pickup time and address
- The funeral home, church and cemetery names and addresses
- The luncheon location and expected end time
- How many family members will ride in the family vehicle
- How many guests need a shuttle, if any
- Any riders who need help getting in and out
What Funeral Transportation Costs
Here are a few common bookings at our starting rates, before gratuity, tolls and parking:
- S-Class for a small family, 3 hours: $420
- Cadillac Escalade for up to 6, 4 hours: $640
- MKT stretch limousine for up to 10, 4 hours: $900
- 14-passenger Sprinter guest shuttle, 3 hours: $540
- 35-passenger coach for guests, 3 hours: $1,350
A standard chauffeur gratuity of 18 to 20 percent may be added unless it is already included in your quote. Your written quote shows the full total before you book. Our limousine etiquette guide explains how gratuity works if you have questions.
Serving Families Across the South Suburbs
We provide funeral transportation throughout Orland Park and the surrounding communities, including Tinley Park, Orland Hills, Palos Heights, Palos Park, Oak Forest, Homer Glen, Mokena, Frankfort, New Lenox, Lockport and Lemont, with service into Chicago and to both airports.
Frequently Asked Questions
How far in advance should we book funeral transportation?
As soon as the service times are confirmed. Most funerals are booked within a few days, and we accept same-day and next-day requests whenever a vehicle and chauffeur are available. Our dispatch answers 24/7.
How much does a funeral limo cost?
A Mercedes-Benz S-Class starts at $140 per hour with a 2-hour minimum, and an MKT stretch limousine for up to 10 starts at $225 per hour with a 3-hour minimum. A 4-hour day in the stretch limousine comes to $900 before gratuity. See our pricing page for every vehicle.
Which vehicle is best for the immediate family?
For up to 3 people, the Mercedes-Benz S-Class is quiet and understated. For up to 6, a Cadillac Escalade, Lincoln Navigator or Chevy Suburban works well. For up to 10, most families choose the MKT stretch limousine.
Will the chauffeur wait at the cemetery and luncheon?
Yes. On an hourly booking, the chauffeur and vehicle stay with the family for the whole day, including the time at the cemetery and the luncheon.
Can the family car ride in the procession?
Yes. The funeral director sets the procession order, and the family vehicle usually follows the hearse. Your chauffeur follows the funeral home’s plan.
Can you provide transportation for guests?
Yes. A 14-passenger Sprinter works well for extended family and close friends, and a coach bus carries 35 to 57 guests between the church, the cemetery and the luncheon.
Can you pick up family members from more than one home?
Yes. Multiple pickups are common. Each extra stop adds a little time, which we include in your quote.
Can you bring relatives from the airport before the service?
Yes. We run flat-rate transfers to and from Midway and O’Hare for relatives flying in, and we track the flight so the pickup moves if the flight is early or late.
Will the chauffeur help elderly relatives?
Yes. Mention anyone who uses a walker or needs extra time when you book. The chauffeur will help with doors and getting in and out at each stop.
What if the funeral home changes the service time?
Call us as soon as the time changes. We will do our best to adjust your pickup times and vehicle, subject to availability.
What details should we have ready when we call?
The date, the first pickup address and time, the funeral home, church, cemetery and luncheon addresses, the number of family members riding together, and the number of guests who need a shuttle.
Is gratuity included in the price?
A standard chauffeur gratuity of 18 to 20 percent may be added unless it is already included in your quote. Every quote lists the full total before you book. Our limousine etiquette guide explains how gratuity works.
Request Funeral Transportation
Let us handle the driving so your family can focus on each other. Request a free quote or call Emily’s Limousine Service in Orland Park at (312) 446-7505. We answer 24/7.
