Hertz-Thoma Chapel & Crematory

Grief support: Offering resources and support to help Kankakee, Illinois families and loved ones cope with their grief and begin the healing process.

Transportation: Arrange for the transportation of the body to the funeral home, Kankakee, Illinois cemetery, or other final resting place.

Plan the service: Work with the Hertz-Thoma Chapel & Crematory to plan the funeral service, including selecting readings, music, and speakers. Consider any special requests or traditions that the deceased may have wanted.

Green or eco-friendly funerals: Hertz-Thoma Chapel & Crematory may offer green or eco-friendly funeral services that are designed to be environmentally sustainable. Biodegradable caskets or urns, avoiding embalming chemicals, and using natural burial practices.

Cremation and burial: Hertz-Thoma Chapel & Crematory can provide cremation services, including the use of a crematorium and urns for ashes...and also assist with arranging for burial, including the purchase of a burial plot and a casket.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service Hertz-Thoma Chapel & Crematory offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.