James Merker Funeral Home

Cremation and burial: James Merker Funeral Home 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.

Funeral concierge services: Assists families with tasks related to the funeral arrangements, such as arranging for travel and accommodations for out-of-town guests, arranging for catering, and handling other logistical details.

DNA preservation: Check with James Merker Funeral Home about collecting and preserving a small sample of a deceased individual's DNA. This can be used for a range of purposes, including genealogy research, paternity testing, and forensic identification.

Make arrangements: Meet with the James Merker Funeral Home funeral director to make arrangements for the funeral, including selecting a date and time, choosing a casket or urn, and deciding on any special requests or religious ceremonies.

Customized caskets or urns: Customized caskets or urns that reflect the interests or personality of the deceased may be a service James Merker Funeral Home offers. For example, a casket might be painted with a sports team logo, or an urn might be shaped like a musical instrument.

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