Elmwood Funeral Home & Memorial Park

08/06/2025

The Role of Funeral Directors in Times of Disaster

Funeral directors quietly step into some of the most difficult and important roles in the recovery process when disaster strikes—whether it’s a natural even

08/06/2025

TIME’s Person of the Year is one of the most anticipated publications, but did you know this tradition wasn’t purposefully planned? Discover how the iconic franchise came to be in the article below.

The magazine's editors have been picking a Person of the Year since 1927

08/06/2025

LIVE NOW: https://cutt.ly/JohnHodgson
Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, John Hodgson, on 8/6/2025 10:00 AM Central (Chicago). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

Livestream: https://cutt.ly/JohnHodgson
Obituary: https://cutt.ly/JohnHodgsonObituary

Thank you for loving John Hodgson as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

08/06/2025

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Sylvia Slatton, on 8/7/2025 10:00 AM Central (Chicago). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

Livestream: cutt.ly/SylviaSlatton
Obituary: cutt.ly/SylviaSlattonObituary

Thank you for loving Sylvia Slatton as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

08/04/2025

On an average day, the U.S. Coast Guard conducts search and rescues missions, protects our borders, responds to hazardous spills, and prevents illegal substances from coming into the country. Thank you, Coast Guard, for doing so much to keep us all safe!

08/04/2025

If you were unable to attend the funeral services or livestream event for Loyd Ivester, we have made the recording available here.

This is "Loyd Ivester - Elmwood Funeral Home and Memorial Park" by Ron Clyde on Vimeo, the home for high quality videos and the people who love them.

08/04/2025

Today we honor the brave men and women of the United States Coast Guard on their birthday.
Thank you for your unwavering commitment, past and present.

08/03/2025

This week is National Health Center Week and we want to recognize the incredible healthcare workers and caregivers who serve our communities with compassion and care.
Thank you for your tireless care, your quiet strength, and your healing hearts.

08/02/2025

On National Veterans & First Responders Day, we say thank you to the brave souls who protect, rescue, and sacrifice for others.
Whether in uniform or out of the spotlight, you are always remembered.

08/01/2025

Would you like to learn more about the intricacies of Jewish funeral customs? Check out this informative article about 10 traditional Jewish funeral practices and their role in the grief journey.

Curious about traditional Jewish funeral customs? Check out this informative article about 10 traditions you'll see practice in Judaism.

08/01/2025

LIVE NOW: cutt.ly/LoydIvester

Friends and family, please join us in celebrating the life of a beloved member of our community, Loyd Ivester, on 8/1/2025 10:00 AM Central (Chicago). We would love for you to participate in person or virtually as we remember, honor, and celebrate them.

Livestream: cutt.ly/LoydIvester
Obituary: cutt.ly/LoydIvesterObituary

Thank you for loving Loyd Ivester as much as we do and taking time to honor their life with us.

07/31/2025

Tips for Writing Thank You Cards

The Rules of Writing Thank You Cards After a Funeral guide provides thoughtful advice on expressing gratitude to those who offered support during a time