Business Details
18 Years
experience
Trusted Funeral Services in Troy, IL
Richeson Funeral Home has been dedicated to serving the community of Troy and surrounding areas with compassion and professionalism since 2008. Our commitment to personalized service ensures families receive dignified arrangements tailored to their unique needs. With over a century of combined experience, our team provides traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-planning options to alleviate emotional burdens during difficult times. We prioritize accessibility, offering handicap-friendly facilities and 24/7 availability to accommodate urgent needs. Our staff's extensive background in funeral services, including specialized training and local community ties, ensures trusted guidance through every step of the process.We maintain strong ethical standards and actively engage in community support programs like FRIENDS, a social initiative for widowed individuals. Our renovated facilities feature modern amenities, including multiple chapels and comfortable arrangement spaces, reflecting our dedication to excellence. Transparency in pricing and clear communication remain central to our practice, fostering trust with families we serve. With locations in Troy and St. Jacob, we extend our expertise to both immediate and future planning needs. Our legacy of service, rooted in decades of industry experience, continues to uphold the values of sincerity and quality that define our reputation.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Grief Support Programs
Monument Sales
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of combined service in the Troy community
- Personalized funeral and cremation arrangements tailored to family needs
- Fully handicap-accessible facilities with modern amenities
- 24/7 availability for urgent arrangements and support
- Community-focused programs like FRIENDS for grief support
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services provide comprehensive arrangements including visitation, ceremony, and burial. We coordinate all details from venue preparation to pallbearer support, ensuring cultural and religious traditions are honored. Families receive guidance on obituary writing and memorial keepsakes.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with memorial ceremonies, private viewings, and urn selection assistance. Our staff helps navigate legal requirements while providing options for scattering gardens or permanent memorialization in our chapels.
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Pre-planning consultations allow individuals to document preferences and lock in current pricing. We guide clients through service selections, legal documentation, and funding options to relieve future burdens on loved ones.
Grief Support Programs
The FRIENDS program provides social support for widowed individuals through monthly meetings and peer connections. Our staff facilitates grief education sessions and connects families with community resources for long-term healing.
Monument Sales
We offer custom monument design and installation services with options for granite markers, bronze plaques, and personalized engravings. Our team assists with cemetery regulations and long-term maintenance considerations.
People
Guideon Richeson
Owner
With over 23 years at Service Corporation International and SCI firms, Guideon brings extensive funeral service expertise. He founded the FRIENDS program for widowed individuals and has led Richeson Funeral Home since 2008.
Carol McCoskey
Administrative Assistant
Carol directs the FRIENDS grief support program and assists with funeral arrangements. Her industry experience began in 1997 after personal loss, and she has worked with Guideon for over a decade.
Allen Holloway
Funeral Assistant
A lifelong Troy resident, Allen joined in 2003 after a 40-year pharmacy career. He manages monument sales and supports visitations, leveraging deep community ties and organizational experience.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer consultations to document preferences, lock in pricing, and complete legal documentation for future arrangements.
Do you provide grief support after services?
Yes, our FRIENDS program offers ongoing social support and peer connections for widowed individuals.
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services with memorials, and customized arrangements to honor individual preferences.
Are your facilities accessible?
Both locations feature handicap-accessible entrances, restrooms, and seating to accommodate all visitors.
