Services Offered By Funeral Homes In Chicago. Most people assume that the services of funeral homes are limited to creating a funeral ceremony. However, there are many standard services before and after the death of someone that can only be conducted properly by a funeral home director. These services include the following: • Many people visit funeral homes early in advance to plan carefully for their funerals in the event of their death. Therefore, the funeral director should meet all their client’s requirements making sure all the prior plans are adhered to once the client passes.