Business Details
50+ Years
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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Hobart
Rees Funeral Home has served Northwest Indiana since 1960, providing compassionate funeral and cremation services to families. Founded by Jerry and Mary Jane Rees, our family-owned business has expanded to three locations while maintaining a commitment to personalized care. We specialize in creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives, offering traditional funerals, cremation options, and veteran-specific services. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of combined experience in funeral directing, embalming, and grief support. We prioritize affordability without compromising dignity, with transparent pricing packages and flexible service customization.As active members of the Hobart community, we serve all faiths and cultural backgrounds with respect and understanding. Our staff undergoes continuous training to stay current with industry standards while preserving the personal touch that defines our service. We offer pre-need planning resources to alleviate future burdens and provide ongoing grief support through curated resources. Our facilities in Hobart, Portage, and Lake Station feature welcoming spaces designed to comfort grieving families. With three generations of family leadership, we remain dedicated to the values of compassion, integrity, and community service that guided our founders.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Honors
Pre-Need Planning
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Casket Selection
Cremation Options
Funeral Financing
Monument Sales
Details
- Year established: 1960
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1960 with three generations of funeral service experience
- Personalized service options for traditional funerals and cremations
- Specialized veteran honors and military benefit coordination
- Transparent pricing packages with no hidden fees
- Licensed professionals with ongoing industry training
What people say
Compassionate staff
Personalized service options
Transparent pricing
Veteran honor details
Grief support resources
Services
Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive funeral services including visitation, ceremony coordination, and burial arrangements. Our experienced directors guide families through every step, providing venue options, officiant coordination, and personalized tribute elements. Services can be customized with music, floral arrangements, and multimedia presentations to reflect the deceased's personality and legacy.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include full-service memorials with rental caskets, direct cremation options, and memorial ceremonies. We provide eco-friendly urn selections, scattering ceremony planning, and permanent memorialization options. Families receive detailed guidance on legal requirements and documentation through the process.
Veteran Honors
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination. Our staff assists with securing government-provided headstones, presidential certificates, and cemetery placement. We maintain partnerships with Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery for veteran interments.
Pre-Need Planning
Our pre-need services allow individuals to document preferences and set aside funds for future arrangements. We offer consultation sessions to discuss options, create detailed plans, and establish trust-funded agreements that guarantee future pricing and eliminate family decision-making burdens.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief resources including counseling referrals, support group information, and educational materials. Our staff offers post-service follow-up and access to our Grief Library with specialized resources for different age groups and loss types.
People
Julie Krause
Owner and Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director raised in Hobart with sociology degree from IU Northwest. Licensed since 2007, she combines community knowledge with modern practices. Enjoys travel and paddle boarding.
Joshua Krause
Owner and Funeral Director
Licensed director since 1998 with business degree from IU Northwest. Born and raised in Hobart, he oversees operations with 25+ years experience. Married to Tory with two children.
Tory Krause
Embalmer and Funeral Director
Licensed since 1994, Tory brings expertise in restorative arts and family care. Joined Rees in 1993, she combines technical skill with compassionate service. Married to Josh with two children.
Chrissie Bonick
Manager Olson Chapel
Porter County native with 15+ years management experience at Olson Chapel. Licensed director since student days in 2006. Balances work with family life and animal care.
Michael Peek
Manager Brady Chapel
Third-generation funeral director with education from Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. Manages Brady Chapel since 1995, bringing decades of operational expertise to the role.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and veteran-specific honors. All services can be customized to reflect personal preferences and cultural traditions.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-need planning with trust-funded options to lock in current pricing and document personal wishes for future arrangements.
What veteran benefits do you help coordinate?
We assist with military funeral honors, VA headstones, presidential certificates, flag presentation, and cemetery placement including Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery.
Can I customize cremation services?
Yes, we offer full-service cremation with memorial options, direct cremation, and eco-friendly urn selections with personalized memorialization choices.
What grief support resources are available?
We provide access to our Grief Library, counseling referrals, support group information, and post-service follow-up to help families navigate the bereavement process.
Do you offer financing options?
Yes, we offer funeral financing options to help families manage arrangements with flexible payment solutions and pre-planning opportunities.
