Business Details
20 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Lincoln, IL
Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home has been a trusted name in Lincoln, IL since 2006, built on a legacy of compassionate service spanning over five decades. Our founders, Christopher and Lesleigh Bennett, purchased and revitalized a historic downtown property in 2003, transforming it into a modern, accessible facility designed to accommodate both large and intimate services. By merging the respected Holland and Barry Funeral Home with Bennett Funeral Home in 2006, we combined tradition with contemporary amenities, offering personalized pre-planning, cremation, burial, and memorialization services.Our team prioritizes empathy and professionalism, providing grief support, customized arrangements, and community-focused care. With spacious visitation rooms, a family lounge, and complimentary amenities, we strive to ease the emotional and logistical burdens during times of loss.
Services
Cremation
Burial Options
Pre-Planning
Keepsake Merchandise
Patriot Guard Services
Details
- Year established: 2006
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of combined experience in funeral services with personalized care.
- Our facility accommodates services of all sizes with modern, accessible amenities.
- We provide free flowers and refreshments to ease financial and emotional burdens.
- Our pre-planning program guarantees today's prices and eliminates family conflicts.
- We combine compassionate support with professional expertise in every arrangement.
What people say
Compassionate and caring
Beautiful service
Highly recommend
Professional and understanding
Went above and beyond
Services
Cremation
We offer dignified cremation services tailored to individual preferences, including options for memorialization and keepsake merchandise. Our team guides families through the process with empathy, ensuring arrangements align with personal wishes and budget. Cremation provides a flexible, cost-effective alternative to traditional burial while honoring the deceased with respect.
Burial Options
Our burial services include selection of caskets, urns, and outer burial containers, with arrangements customized to reflect the deceased's life. We assist with coordinating cemetery plots, grave markers, and ceremonial details. Our spacious facility accommodates large services, ensuring a meaningful tribute for families seeking traditional interment.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning allows individuals to outline their funeral wishes, relieving loved ones of decision-making during emotional times. We offer 12-month, 3-year, 5-year, and 10-year payment plans to guarantee today's prices. Our counselors help document biographical details, service preferences, and funding options to ensure wishes are honored.
Keepsake Merchandise
We provide personalized keepsake items such as memory bears, quilts, and engraved tokens to preserve cherished memories. These items offer comfort to grieving families and can be incorporated into services or kept as lasting mementos. Our selection includes customizable options to suit individual tastes and budgets.
Patriot Guard Services
We honor military veterans with specialized Patriot Guard Services, including flag presentation and ceremonial details. Our staff coordinates with local veteran organizations to ensure dignified tributes. This service recognizes the deceased's service to the country, providing closure and respect for families and communities.
People
Christopher Bennett
Co-Owner
Christopher Bennett, a Marine Corps veteran, founded Bennett Funeral Home in 2004 after a career in mortuary science. He merged it with Holland and Barry Funeral Home in 2006, combining tradition with modern facilities. He prioritizes community service and compassionate care.
Lesleigh Bennett
Co-Owner
Lesleigh Bennett, a licensed funeral director, graduated magna cum laude in mortuary science. She co-founded Holland Barry & Bennett Funeral Home in 2006, emphasizing personalized service and pre-planning. Her background includes music ministry and a commitment to easing families' burdens during loss.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customizable pre-planning with payment plans from 12 months to 10 years, ensuring today's prices and honoring your wishes.
Do you handle both cremation and burial?
Yes, we provide full-service cremation, burial options, and personalized memorialization to meet individual needs.
Are there facilities for large services?
Our venue accommodates over 300 guests with adjoining rooms, ensuring comfort and visibility for all attendees.
What support is available for veterans?
We offer Patriot Guard Services, including military honors and coordination with veteran organizations for dignified tributes.
Can I tour the facility?
Yes, we welcome facility tours to explore our spaces, including visitation rooms, family lounges, and children's areas.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept various payment methods and financing options; contact us for details on current arrangements.
