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50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Hickory Hills
HILLS FUNERAL HOME has served Chicagoland communities since 1941, establishing itself as a trusted, family-owned provider of funeral services. Our three-generation legacy combines deep expertise with compassionate care, ensuring families receive personalized attention during difficult times. We specialize in Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, Eastern Orthodox, and interfaith funerals, offering burial, cremation, and memorial services tailored to individual needs. Our modern facility at Lack & Sons Chapel provides a welcoming environment for gatherings of all sizes, with convenient parking and accessibility features.We maintain a long-standing reputation for excellence through dedicated service to families of all faiths, honoring traditions while embracing contemporary needs. Our team's decades of experience enable us to handle every detail with professionalism, from pre-arranged funerals to out-of-town death coordination. We proudly assist veterans with eligible VA burial benefits and remain committed to community service through our 84-year legacy. Our relocation in 2024 preserved our core values while enhancing facilities to better serve families, maintaining the same trusted directors and staff since our founding.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planned Funerals
Veterans Funerals
Memorial Services
Details
- Year established: 1941
Highlights and features
- We have 84 years of experience serving Chicagoland families
- Our three-generation family ownership ensures personal care
- We serve all faiths with specialized religious funeral expertise
- Our staff provides attention to every detail during services
- We maintain a long-standing reputation for excellence
What people say
Compassionate and professional
Superior services
Highly rated
Never-ending dedication
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services for all faiths, including traditional burial arrangements. Our experienced staff coordinates every detail from visitation to interment. Services accommodate both large and intimate gatherings at our modern facility.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer dignified alternatives to traditional burial. We provide full-service cremation arrangements including memorial ceremonies. Staff guides families through all available options while maintaining religious and cultural traditions.
Pre-Planned Funerals
We help families make advance funeral arrangements to relieve future burdens. Our pre-planning process documents personal wishes and secures current pricing. This service ensures your preferences are honored exactly as desired.
Veterans Funerals
Specialized services honor veterans with full military honors. We coordinate VA burial benefits and provide flag presentation ceremonies. Staff ensures proper recognition of service members' contributions through traditional military funeral rites.
Memorial Services
We organize memorial services that celebrate loved ones' lives. Our facility accommodates personalized tributes with audiovisual capabilities. Staff assists with creating meaningful commemorations that reflect individual personalities and legacies.
People
Leonard F. Bukauskas
1st Generation Director
Founding generation director with decades of funeral service experience. Established the family tradition of compassionate care in 1941. Pioneered community-focused service standards that continue today.
Frank Bukauskas Leonard
2nd Generation Director
Second-generation director maintaining family traditions while modernizing operations. Expanded service offerings to meet evolving community needs. Ensured continuity of personalized care through three generations.
Jason Bukauskas Leonard
3rd Generation Director
Current generation director overseeing daily operations. Preserves family values while implementing modern funeral practices. Committed to continuing the legacy of compassionate service established in 1941.
George D. Peppas
HILLS Founder
Founder who established HILLS FUNERAL HOME's reputation for excellence. Developed core principles of family care and professional service. His vision continues guiding the business through multiple generations.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide burial, cremation, and memorial services for all faiths including Roman Catholic, Greek Orthodox, and Eastern Orthodox traditions.
Can I pre-plan a funeral service?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes and secure current pricing for future arrangements.
Do you accept payment from veterans' benefits?
We coordinate with VA burial benefits programs and assist families in accessing eligible veteran funeral benefits.
Are your facilities accessible for large gatherings?
Our modern chapel accommodates both large and intimate gatherings with comfortable seating and ample parking.
Reviews (4)
Alex Santiago
Nov 16, 2021
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I loved my experience at Hills. Jason was kind, meticulous and accommodating within my budget. Thank you Hills.
Dritan Semani
Dec 01, 2020
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- we recently lost my son unetxpectky. No one is really prepared for that and you have to rely on people you dont know. I cant say enough about Jason over at the Hills funeral home. Its a family owned business, and you are treated like family which is very nice during tough times. But thats not the most important thing, the most important thing is the professionalism Jason displays. He anticipates your very next question and executes with the highest efficiency. Strongly recommend it.
Bill P.
Nov 30, 2020
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Bless you, Jason, for taking so much time and care to make sure that my nephew, Bobby, was laid to rest with dignity. He has finally found the peace he didn't have in this life. My whole family appreciates what you have done for us as you did for my dear brother, John Michael. You are a wonderful caretaker and my family and I consider you a dear friend. God will certainly reward you for all your kindness and consideration!
Blessings to you and your family during this Advent Season. With heartfelt gratitude,
Fr. Ted
Blessings to you and your family during this Advent Season. With heartfelt gratitude,
Fr. Ted
Mina K.
Nov 13, 2018
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I have had services for two family members at Hills Funeral Home in Palos Hills. Each time, I worked with Jason, the funeral director, who helped us through a most devastating time, making the entire process as painless as possible by handling every single detail with compassion, care and the utmost professionalism. I also worked with Nina who provided us with the same exceptional level of service.
