Simkins Funeral HomeObituaries · Morton Grove, IL

Simkins Funeral Home is a family-owned and independently operated business in Morton Grove, offering both traditional and non-traditional burial and cremation services for families of all faiths. The funeral home features spacious chapels and lounge areas, with convenient access from both the 294 Tri-State Tollway and the Edens Expressway.

The staff provides funeral pre-arrangement consultations and pre-funded funeral plans. Simkins serves Morton Grove and the surrounding communities including Des Plaines, Glenview, Arlington Heights, and Mount Prospect.

Simkins Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 6251 Dempster Street in Morton Grove, IL 60053, within Cook County. Simkins Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose Simkins Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Morton Grove and the surrounding Cook County area, Simkins Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. Simkins Funeral Home also serves families from Addison, Arlington Heights, Barrington, Bellwood, and Bensenville, and nearby towns across Illinois.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, Simkins Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach Simkins Funeral Home at (847) 965-2500 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 6251 Dempster Street in Morton Grove; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by Simkins Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.