Vandenberg Funeral Home

Vandenberg Funeral Home Family owned & operated for nearly 60 years. Our family has been involved in the funeral business for nearly 70 years.

We offer full-service Funeral & Cremation care—modern, personal, and focused on celebrating every life with meaning and compassion. Our history stems back to the original family owned funeral home in Blue Island, Illinois which was established in 1937. Our original Tinley Park location was established in 1965 near Oak Park Avenue in downtown Tinley Park. In 1997 we opened a new, modern facility in Tinley Park on Harlem Avenue, moving from our original Tinley facility. In 1985 we purchased, renovated and expanded our Mokena location, opening in 1987. The Funeral Home is active in both Tinley Park and Mokena communities, always surrounding our business with community events.

You know that feeling of relief when the holidays are finally over?All the rushing and planning can be exhausting, but b...
12/28/2025

You know that feeling of relief when the holidays are finally over?

All the rushing and planning can be exhausting, but being prepared brings peace. The same is true in life when plans are made ahead, your loved ones can focus on what really matters.

Having the talk of a lifetime isn’t always easy, but it can bring comfort when it’s needed most.

Send us a message when you’re ready to start the conversation.

Why do we gather when someone we love passes away?Because when everything else feels out of control, being together help...
12/26/2025

Why do we gather when someone we love passes away?

Because when everything else feels out of control, being together helps us breathe again. Sharing stories, tears, and even laughter brings a little order back to the chaos of loss.

It’s how we remind each other that we’re not alone.

Awe Rudy the therapy dog sharing some Christmas ❤️.
12/25/2025

Awe Rudy the therapy dog sharing some Christmas ❤️.

Rudy here — your grief-therapy goldendoodle 🐾❤️
This season can be tender, and I’m sending extra love, comfort, and snuggles to everyone missing someone special.
Wishing you peace, hope, and a blessed Christmas. ✨🎄

What Christmas song brings back your best memories?The one that reminds you of family gatherings, decorating the tree, o...
12/25/2025

What Christmas song brings back your best memories?
The one that reminds you of family gatherings, decorating the tree, or baking cookies.

Tell us your favorite song and what makes it special!

Wishing you a very Merry Christmas filled with love, laughter, and music that warms your heart.

Grief doesn’t take a holiday.This season can be beautiful and heavy all at once. If you are missing someone you love, ta...
12/22/2025

Grief doesn’t take a holiday.

This season can be beautiful and heavy all at once. If you are missing someone you love, take a moment to honor them. Share a holiday memory or tradition that still brings you comfort.

Together, we can make space for both joy and remembrance this Christmas.

Let’s settle this, Christmas Vacation style! We all have that one dish at the holiday table that makes us do what Clark ...
12/19/2025

Let’s settle this, Christmas Vacation style!
We all have that one dish at the holiday table that makes us do what Clark Griswold did when Cousin Eddie showed up… smile politely and pray someone else eats it first.

So tell us, what’s your least favorite holiday dish?
🍰 The fruitcake that could stop traffic?
🍒 Aunt Bethany’s mystery Jell-O?
🥘 Or maybe that “famous” casserole no one’s brave enough to touch?

Bonus points if you have an Uncle Eddie in your family who proudly brings it every year.

Drop your answer below and make us laugh. We could all use a little Griswold cheer this season.

Taking time now to plan things in advance allows us to reduce burdens later. End-of-life planning is the same. Plan for ...
12/17/2025

Taking time now to plan things in advance allows us to reduce burdens later. End-of-life planning is the same. Plan for your family today, so they won't worry later. Ready to get started?

This holiday season, let’s come together to spread kindness!What’s your favorite way to give back or show kindness to ot...
12/15/2025

This holiday season, let’s come together to spread kindness!

What’s your favorite way to give back or show kindness to others? Drop your ideas below and inspire our community to make a difference!

So many memories live within these walls.Families have come here to cry, to laugh, and to remember. There have been quie...
12/12/2025

So many memories live within these walls.

Families have come here to cry, to laugh, and to remember. There have been quiet moments of goodbye and stories that brought smiles through tears.

This place holds it all. It is where love shows up in its realest form, through grief, through memories, and through the people who gather to honor someone they love.

Our team of dedicated professionals serves with integrity and compassion, putting the needs of each family at the forefr...
12/10/2025

Our team of dedicated professionals serves with integrity and compassion, putting the needs of each family at the forefront of everything we do.

Do you still send Christmas cards?Some families keep the tradition alive every year, while others have traded stamps for...
12/09/2025

Do you still send Christmas cards?

Some families keep the tradition alive every year, while others have traded stamps for social media greetings.

We’d love to know if you are team “mail them out early,” “last-minute sender,” or “I just love getting them.”

Drop a 🎄 below and tell us your tradition.

Leave a "😴 " if you feel this!
12/05/2025

Leave a "😴 " if you feel this!

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17248 S Harlem Avenue
Tinley Park, IL
60477

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Who we are

Since our founding we have been family owned and operated. Our family has been involved in the funeral business for nearly 70 years with our history stemming back to the original family owned funeral home in Blue Island, Illinois which was established in 1937 (Pictured on left).

Our original Tinley Park location was established in 1965 near Oak Park Avenue in "Downtown" Tinley Park. In 1997 we opened a new, modern facility in Tinley Park on Harlem Avenue, moving from our original Tinley facility. In 1985 we purchased an old farm house on Wolf Road, we restored and expanded the new Mokena location, opening in 1987.

Another aspect of our family business was the ambulance service; this service worked together with the funeral home, as the funeral homes has long vehicles that could be used to transport patients to hospitals (ie. Hearse coach). The ambulance service was created to fill an unmet need for emergency medical transportation. In the early days of EMS, Vandenberg Ambulance was the only option for communities located in the south suburbs of Chicago. The company responded to motor vehicle accidents in communities from Blue Island to Joliet, and over time, began serving hospitals and nursing homes. The services provided in the very beginning were only those of a first responder, and that was simply the transport of an injured patient to the closest hospital.

The Vandenberg Family, has always insisted on staying involved throughout the communities they live and work in. The funeral home operates in best practices in funeral service, and strives for excellence when conducting funeral services for families we serve. We make a point of working together with area churches and charitable organizations to meet the demand of the community with an open mind and giving heart.