Business Details
41 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Compassionate Funeral Services in Litchfield, IL
For many years, families have entrusted Plummer Funeral Services to provide professional service and care during their most difficult moments. We are humbled by this trust and committed to treating each family with respect, compassion, and understanding. Our team is dedicated to guiding you through every decision with empathy and expertise. We are proud to serve as both your neighbor and friend, offering support through personalized funeral arrangements, cremation services, and pre-planning consultations. Our legacy of service began in 1985 when Terry W. Plummer purchased the Ross Funeral Home, and we continue to honor that tradition with integrity and community focus.We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that reflect individual lives, including veterans' services and memorialization options. Our staff includes licensed professionals with decades of combined experience in funeral service, pre-planning, and grief support. We provide 24/7 assistance and maintain active involvement in local initiatives like the Veterans Memorial Garden. Our commitment extends beyond immediate needs, offering year-long grief support and resources to help families heal.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Memorials
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Burial Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Obituary Assistance
Columbarium Options
Details
- Year established: 1985
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of combined experience in personalized funeral planning.
- Our team includes Certified Funeral Service Practitioners and Pre-Planning Consultants.
- We provide 24/7 immediate assistance for emergency needs.
- Active community involvement through veterans' memorials and local outreach.
- Customized grief support resources available for one full year.
What people say
A blessing
Meant to do this work
New format wonderful
Feedback appreciated
Community-focused service
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral ceremonies honoring individual lives through traditional or customized arrangements. Our directors coordinate viewings, visitations, and graveside services with attention to cultural and religious traditions. Families receive guidance on legal documentation, obituary preparation, and coordination with clergy or venues. Our facilities accommodate services of varying sizes and styles.
Cremation Services
Flexible cremation solutions include direct cremation, memorial services with urns, and scattering ceremonies. We explain all options for handling remains, including cemetery interment, columbarium niches, or private keepsake urns. Our team ensures compliance with state regulations while maintaining dignity throughout the process.
Pre-Arrangements
We help individuals document personal wishes through advance funeral planning consultations. This service alleviates family decision-making burdens and locks in current pricing through pre-payment options. We offer online forms and in-person meetings to create detailed service instructions tailored to individual preferences.
Veterans Services
Specialized memorials include government headstones, burial flags, and military honor guard ceremonies. We assist with VA benefit applications and coordinate traditional elements like rifle salutes and Taps performances. Our staff understands specific documentation requirements for veterans' memorials and cemetery placements.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing emotional support through daily email messages for one year, resource referrals, and access to online grief communities. Our partnerships connect families to counseling services and support groups focused on coping strategies. Educational materials address different stages of the grieving process.
People
Terry W. Plummer
President and Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with 40+ years experience. Served as Illinois Funeral Directors Association president and received Golden Rule Exemplary Service Award. Specializes in veterans' memorials and community outreach. Certified in cremation operations.
Diane Plummer
Assistant to the President
Licensed pre-planning consultant with customer service expertise. Manages administrative operations, community outreach, and floral design. Active in local historical preservation efforts. Married to Terry Plummer with four children.
Gerry Griffiths
Licensed Funeral Director
Experienced funeral service professional providing compassionate support to families. Handles logistical coordination of services and assists with pre-planning consultations. Longtime Litchfield resident with deep community connections.
Paul Frerichs
Funeral Assistant
Army veteran supporting funeral operations. Assists with service logistics and family needs. Active church member with 20+ years local service experience. Married with two children and five grandchildren.
Gary Schwab
Funeral Assistant
Lifelong Litchfield resident with education and pastoral experience. Provides service support and facility maintenance. Serves as Presbyterian church pastor. Enjoys writing, gardening, and classic car restoration.
Questions
Why have a funeral service?
Funerals provide a structured environment for loved ones to process grief, share memories, and begin healing through communal support and ritual.
What does a funeral director do?
We handle transportation, documentation, obituary filings, service coordination, and connect families with necessary resources during the arrangement process.
Should I choose burial or cremation?
Consider personal preferences, religious traditions, and cost factors. Cremation offers flexibility for memorial timing while burial provides traditional visitation options.
Can cremated remains be scattered?
Yes, though check local regulations first. We can help plan meaningful scattering ceremonies in significant locations or designated cemetery gardens.
Is embalming required by law?
No, though it may be necessary for open-casket viewings. Direct cremation or immediate burial options don't require embalming services.
