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About Pate Funeral Home

Pate Funeral Home was established in 1928 as Hobbs-Johnson Funeral Home & Crematory and is currently owned and operated by funeral director Steven Pate, who resides on-site with his family. The 10,000-square-foot facility was constructed in the mid-1990s and features a chapel, parlor, family lounge, event space, and an on-site crematorium.

The funeral home serves families throughout Benton and Southern Illinois with traditional burial services, cremation, pre-arrangement planning, and video streaming for services. Pate Funeral Home has received the Illinois Award of Funeral Home Distinction from the Illinois Funeral Directors Association.

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Established 1928
Family owned
On-site crematory
Pre-planning available
Illinois Award of Funeral Home Distinction
Livestreaming
Funeral video production

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What is the phone number for Pate Funeral Home?

You can reach Pate Funeral Home by calling (618) 438-8711.

Where is Pate Funeral Home located?

Pate Funeral Home is located at 301 South Main Street Benton, IL 62812.

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Click the "Get Directions" button above to open Google Maps navigation to 301 South Main Street Benton, IL 62812.

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