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The reputable Smith & Thomas Funeral Home has been serving Chicago and surrounding areas for more than 37 years. This woman-owned company is experienced in planning funerals for immediate needs, relieving the family from stress. Mary Smith is the sole owner and is the only African-American woman to own 3 funeral homes in the Chicago area. She was rewarded the Woman of Excellence plaque by the Chicago Defender. And the city of Chicago has honored Mary with a street sign in her name. The funeral h...

The reputable Smith & Thomas Funeral Home has been serving Chicago and surrounding areas for more than 37 years. This woman-owned company is experienced in planning funerals for immediate needs, relieving the family from stress. Mary Smith is the sole owner and is the only African-American woman to own 3 funeral homes in the Chicago area. She was rewarded the Woman of Excellence plaque by the Chicago Defender. And the city of Chicago has honored Mary with a street sign in her name. The funeral home is respected because of the woman who runs it. Smith & Thomas Funeral Home offers traditional services, such as a funeral with graveside services. If you are interested in cremation, you can choose cremation with a memorial ceremony or direct cremation without a service. Resomation, natural water cremation, is also offered. If you would like to take a less traditional route, then you may choose a life celebration to honor the life of your loved one. The funeral home offers veteran services and military honors. There are also luxury vehicles available, and if you need to live stream your event, then there are accommodations available for live streaming. The home offers products for purchase, including urns, caskets, vaults, and memorial products. The licensed funeral directors know that grief is an ongoing process and provide grief resources to help the family through that process. Smith & Thomas Funeral Home has been serving the Chicago, Elgin, Waukegan, Joliet, Evanston, and Naperville communities for more than 25 years. All you have to say is the word funeral, and the team will help you envision your event within microseconds. The highest priority is to honor your loved ones life in a way that is specific to their personality. When family and friends attend the funeral, they will feel the individualized experience as they say their final goodbyes. For pre-planning services or immediate need planning, Smith & Thomas Funeral Home is ready to help. Come by and tour the home at any time: 5708 W Madison St Chicago, IL 60644. If you have any questions regarding funeral care, do not hesitate to call today at (773) 261-1000.