Kalmer Memorial Services

03/07/2026

Are you ready for days that feel a little
warmer and a little longer?
Don’t forget to “spring forward” one hour
this Sunday for Daylight Saving Time

03/05/2026

Planning ahead is one of the most loving gifts you can give your family. It eases difficult decisions during an already emotional time.
We’re here to guide you through the process with compassion and clarity.

03/03/2026

Every detail matters. Because we are small, you will always know who is working quietly behind the scenes to carry out your loved one’s farewell with care and intention.

02/25/2026

Grief is not a sign of weakness. It is a sign that you loved deeply. 💙
This week, give yourself permission to rest, remember, and honor your own pace in healing.

02/19/2026

"What we have once enjoyed we can never lose. All that we love deeply becomes a part of us." – Helen Keller
May this truth bring comfort to anyone missing a loved one today.

02/17/2026

Today we honor presidents who served our nation and helped to shape our country. May we draw inspiration from their service, integrity and dedication.

10/30/2025

Had a great time at my mortuary school reunion in Chicago over the weekend. Great memories and great friends. The building pictured is where our classrooms were. Interesting fact….This building, which used to be Maine Township HS in Des Plaines, was used to film many scenes in The Breakfast Club and Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.

05/23/2025

Today I did a burial at Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery. A beautiful day at a beautiful cemetery. It reminds me of what this weekend is about. Stay safe and remember our veterans who fought for our freedom.

03/09/2025

Thirty-seven years, and still serving as a "Last Responder". It's been a great career!

07/26/2024

Big shout-out to Digitalartz from Highland. They did a great job of sprucing up my sign, which was faded from the sun.

03/11/2024

Here is an interesting article about consumer attitudes toward death.

Why most American funeral parlors are family-owned and other fascinating insights—extreme embalming?!—from the burial economy.

08/28/2023

What is your favorite memory of your loved one? Please share it with us down below.