Farkas Funeral Home

Farkas Funeral Home Farkas Funeral Home provides funeral, memorial, aftercare, and preplanning services.

Today, we celebrate the love and guidance of grandparents. Whether still with us or held in memory, their legacy remains...
09/07/2025

Today, we celebrate the love and guidance of grandparents. Whether still with us or held in memory, their legacy remains a treasured part of our lives.

Incorporating your loved one’s personality into their funeral or memorial service is what we do best. We offer a variety...
09/05/2025

Incorporating your loved one’s personality into their funeral or memorial service is what we do best. We offer a variety of personalization options to ensure the service truly reflects their unique life. Visit our website to learn more about our personalization options: https://www.farkasfuneralhome.com/services/personalization-and-products

Thomas J. Lenci, “Tom”, passed away surrounded by loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer on September 2, 2...
09/04/2025

Thomas J. Lenci, “Tom”, passed away surrounded by loved ones following a courageous battle with cancer on September 2, 2025.
Tom was born January 28, 1945, in Joliet, IL to Spartuco and Barbara (nee Haake) Lenci. He graduated from Joliet Catholic High School in 1963 and served in the United States...

Today, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and resilience that continue to drive our communities forward. May this d...
09/01/2025

Today, we celebrate the dedication, hard work, and resilience that continue to drive our communities forward. May this day serve as a reminder to rest, recharge, and appreciate the value of every contribution.

Grief looks different for everyone. On National Grief Awareness Day, we acknowledge the ongoing journey of healing and t...
08/30/2025

Grief looks different for everyone. On National Grief Awareness Day, we acknowledge the ongoing journey of healing and the strength it takes to move through loss. You are not alone.

Cremation, like traditional burial, offers a wide range of customization options to suit your family's specific needs, p...
08/27/2025

Cremation, like traditional burial, offers a wide range of customization options to suit your family's specific needs, preferences, and budget. Whether you desire a simple gathering or a more elaborate ceremony, we can help create a service that truly honors your loved one’s life. Learn more on our website: https://www.farkasfuneralhome.com/services/service-options

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3201 W. Jefferson Street
Joliet, IL
60431

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Our Story

Our history begins with the 1852 establishment of Chamberlain and Sloan Mortuary. In 1914, the Chamberlain firm was the first to purchase a motorized hearse in Will County. After returning from World War II, Willard Blood began managing the mortuary firm in 1946, and later opened the Blood & Grant Funeral Home at 112 Richards Street. That historic location had previously been the home of the Rialto theater builder, Louis Rubens.

As the city of Joliet expanded, Blood and his business partner, Harry Grant, purchased land west of the river in 1966 to open Blood & Grant Westwood Memorial Chapel. That site was later known as Woodlawn Memorial Chapel.

The one constant in these years of service is caring for our families; our long tradition of dedication is still continued by the Farkas Funeral Home staff today.

Farkas Funeral Home is dedicated to providing compassionate, and personalized service to our families. We are here to support you through the process of grief. With personable, caring service from our family to yours; because we believe there is nothing more important than family.