10 Best Memorial & Celebration of Life Venues For Rent in Chicago, IL

It is traditional to hold a memorial service at a church, funeral home, or graveyard. But you have a lot more flexibility than you might think. You can hold not only the memorial service but even the luncheon elsewhere. Museums throughout Chicago offer rental space for memorial services.
One of the most beautiful is the International Museum of Surgical Science, located in the Gold Coast district. As is typical of the neighborhood, the building is elegantly crafted thanks to its roots as a former 20th century mansion. Italian marble floors, statues, and lakefront views complete the package as a tasteful place to remember the recently departed. Visitors have access to the entire museum as well with any private event rental, offering them the chance to explore North America's only museum devoted to the history of surgery.