04/14/2026
Every year at the Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA) Convention we honor, remember and celebrate our colleagues that passed over the last year. This year was extra meaningful for our team as our longtime driver and friend Tom Howe was honored during the service of remembrance. We are reminded why what we do is so important and to treasure time with your loved ones. We will never forget Tom and Jay Smith is continuing to raise money for pancreatic research in Tom’s memory by running the Grandma's Marathon - Duluth, Inc. with Project Purple. Donate here: https://charity.pledgeit.org/grandmas2026/-smith