Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Lockport
O'neil Funeral Home has served families in Lockport and surrounding communities for four generations. Our family-owned business prioritizes compassionate care, personalized ceremonies, and dignified memorialization. With an on-site crematory, we ensure your loved one never leaves our care. Our experienced team specializes in creating meaningful tributes that reflect individual lives, including veteran services and grief support.We combine decades of expertise with modern facilities to provide continuity and healing during difficult times. Our commitment to community service and personalized attention has made us a trusted choice for funeral and cremation needs.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Services
Grief Support
Pre-Need Planning
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- Four generations of family-owned funeral service expertise
- On-site crematory ensures continuous care for your loved one
- Personalized ceremonies reflecting individual life stories
- Specialized veteran service benefits coordination
- Comprehensive grief support resources
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral ceremonies that honor individual lives through customized tributes. Our services include visitation arrangements, eulogy coordination, and memorialization options. Our experienced directors guide families through every step while providing compassionate support during difficult times. Services can be tailored to reflect personal preferences, cultural traditions, or unique life stories.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory provides dignified cremation services with complete transparency. We offer traditional cremation with memorial services, direct cremation options, and personalized urn selection. Families receive continuous care throughout the process with no third-party involvement. We provide guidance on memorialization choices including urns, keepsakes, and scattering ceremonies.
Veteran Services
We specialize in coordinating full military honors for veterans, including flag presentation and rifle salute. Our team assists with VA benefits applications, headstone procurement, and presidential memorial certificates. Services honor all branches of service with appropriate ceremonial elements while guiding families through available financial assistance programs.
Grief Support
Our grief resources include counseling referrals, support articles, and community connection opportunities. We provide guidance on navigating the mourning process and creating healing ceremonies. The Griefwords library offers practical advice for different types of loss, including specialized resources for children and families experiencing complex grief situations.
Pre-Need Planning
We help individuals plan their final arrangements in advance, reducing future family decision-making burdens. Our pre-need services include customized plan creation, insurance funding options, and flexible payment arrangements. This proactive approach ensures personal wishes are honored while providing financial security for future service costs.
People
Patrick K. O'Neil
President/Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1986 with 28 years as Will County Coroner. Third-generation funeral service professional continuing family legacy established in 1951. Active community member in Lockport with extensive experience in personalized memorialization.
Kimberly O'Neil-Golob
Vice President
Licensed funeral professional since 1978 with insurance expertise for pre-need planning. Graduate of Southern Illinois University's Mortuary Science program. Active in local community organizations and church activities while maintaining family business leadership role.
Kelli Mores
Director/Embalmer
Funeral service professional since 2001 with education from Worsham College. Holds pre-need insurance licensing and serves as community liaison. Active parishioner at St. Mary Immaculate Church in Plainfield while providing compassionate family support services.
Kevin A. Kalva
Director/Embalmer
Experienced funeral director with dual licensing in embalming and pre-need counseling. Provides compassionate guidance during difficult times while managing logistical aspects of service arrangements. Maintains professional commitment to dignified care standards.
Meaghan Sitar
Secretary
Recent graduate with human sciences degree from Oklahoma State University. Brings fresh perspective to administrative operations while supporting families with organizational expertise. Committed to community service through funeral profession involvement.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, veteran honors, and customized memorial options. Our team creates personalized ceremonies that reflect individual life stories and family preferences.
Do you offer cremation with memorial services?
Yes, we offer cremation options with memorial ceremonies. Our on-site crematory ensures continuous care while allowing families to plan personalized tributes before or after cremation.
How do you support military families?
We coordinate full military honors including flag presentation, rifle salute, and VA benefits assistance. Our team helps obtain headstones, presidential certificates, and cemetery arrangements for veterans from all service branches.
What grief resources are available?
We provide access to Griefwords counseling library, community support referrals, and practical guidance for navigating loss. Our resources address various grief situations including children's bereavement and complex loss scenarios.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-need planning services with customizable options and funding solutions. This allows individuals to document preferences and secure pricing while reducing future family decision-making burdens.
How can I view current obituaries?
Current obituaries are available on our website with email subscription options. Our online listings include service details and memorial information for recently deceased community members.
