Daniel J. McCarthy has dedicated his career to helping families through one of life’s most difficult times. This commitment began more than two decades ago working with and learning from some of the Chicago area’s leaders in all aspects of traditional funeral and cremation services. In the mid-1990s, Daniel decided to focus his experience on assisting families and individuals interested in cremation services and memorial events. His dedication to the profession culminated in the creation of ElementsTM, The Cremation Company
Daniel says he knew early in his career he wanted to dedicate his time to assisting families in need when a loved one was to pass. He notes, “My greatest reward comes from knowing we have been able to help both individuals and families navigate their way through the end-of-life process and assist them in memorializing a loved one.” He truly values the time spent with each family and cherishes the relationships he has developed over the years.
Daniel attended Loyola University in Chicago, Illinois where he focused his studies in the sciences. He completed the requirement for his funeral director’s degree at Worsham Mortuary College in Wheeling, Illinois. Daniel is active in his community and was recently elected president of the Illinois Association of School Trustees having served two terms as a member of the Worth Township School Trustees Board of Directors. He is a member of the Lions Club and The Knights of Columbus. Daniel also takes great pride in his two young children, Emmet and Mary Margaret, and is actively involved in their education as a school volunteer and in their extracurricular activities as a soccer coach.
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Ronette McCarthy leverages her years of experience as an Illinois licensed attorney to counsel the families Elements Cremation serves on a variety of end-of-life issues ranging from selecting the right care for someone approaching death to such practical matters as making sure the individual’s estate plans are in proper order. Prior to joining her husband and brother-in-law in the family business, she practiced law as a member of a firm and as in-house counsel for an organization that assisted families through end-of-life experiences.
Ronette earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of Illinois and spent her early career as an elementary school teacher. Her education culminated at Chicago – Kent College of Law where she earned her Juris Doctorate degree. Ronette says, “I’m pleased Elements Cremation can offer families expert legal counsel to help them make fully informed decisions about a variety of issues including managing physical assets and advising families and individuals on how to create a comprehensive end-of-life plan.”
Ronette is actively involved in the education of her two young children, volunteering at their school and actively participating in their academic and extra-curricular activities. She is also involved in a variety of professional women’s groups and community related activities and enjoys participating in community development.
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