Symonds-Madison Funeral Home to host second annual fall open house Oct. 27

Symonds-Madison Funeral Home is hosting its second annual fall open house for the Fox Valley community from 3 to 7 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, at the funeral home, 305 Park St.

Owners Daniel and Joy Symonds welcome friends and neighbors to stop by, meet the Symonds-Madison family, and enjoy tours of newly renovated chapels and light refreshments. Goody bags with fall treats will be provided to the first 100 guests. The funeral home is located on the corner of Park Street and Dundee Avenue.

"We're excited to open our doors to the community so friends and neighbors can see the modern upgrades and renovations we have completed," said Joy Symonds, owner and family services counselor. "I encourage everyone to stop by, meet our family, go on a short tour, and enjoy refreshments in a relaxed, cheerful environment."

Daniel Symonds, a second-generation funeral director licensed for more than 20 years, purchased then-Madison Funeral Home in December 2013. The name was changed to Symonds-Madison in 2015. As a longtime funeral director and U.S. Army Reservist, Daniel followed in his father's footsteps of military and funeral service. He was born and raised in the funeral industry, learning to serve families with integrity firsthand from his late father, Irving Symonds Jr., who owned several funeral homes in Chicago, Highwood, and Grayslake, Illinois. Daniel and Joy live above the Elgin funeral home, with their daughter, Emily.

The Symonds-Madison golden eagle logo is a tribute to Daniel's father, modeled after a stained class eagle handcrafted by Irving in the late 1970s. The piece currently hangs above the funeral home's original antique fireplace.

Symonds-Madison Funeral Home is proudly veteran and family owned, and has served Fox Valley families with integrity for more than 90 years.

Visit www.symondsmadisonfuneralhome.com or www.facebook.com/symondsmadison.