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Palos Heights, IL - Cremation-With-Care
Van Henkelum Funeral Home
PO Box 190
Palos Heights, IL 60463

If you are in immediate need of arranging cremation services in Palos Heights, IL because you have just experienced the death of a family member or friend please accept our sincere condolences. Our experienced & knowledgeable staff of cremation specialists are standing by to respond to your call, expedite transport of your loved one and answer your questions with compassion & sensitivity. We understand that what matters most when losing a loved one is guidance & understanding.

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When a Death Occurs at Home: Under Hospice Care

When a loved one passes away at home in Palos Heights, IL or surrounding area under the care of Hospice please notify Hospice first. Instruct the Hospice Caregiver to call Van Henkelum Funeral Home so we may dispatch a vehicle and personnel to the home in order to bring the deceased

When a Death Occurs at Home: NOT Under Hospice Care

If a loved one passes away at home in Palos Heights, IL or surrounding area and is not under the care of Hospice please call 911 to notify them of the death. When the emergency medical staff arrives they will determine the best course of action. If the deceased was under a physician's care they may release your loved one directly to us. If so, please instruct the EMT to call Van Henkelum Funeral Home. Otherwise it may be determined to refer the death to the Medical Examiner. If that's the case then it is important to inform the Medical Examiner to release your loved one to Van Henkelum Funeral Home at the appropriate time.