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About Walker Funeral Home

Walker Funeral Home has served families in Southern Illinois for over 62 years. The funeral home maintains three locations across the region, with facilities in Hurst, Carbondale, and Alto Pass.

The funeral home offers direct cremation pre-need arrangements at $1,995 with payment plans available. Staff members assist families with information on government benefits and provide pre-planning counseling services. The funeral home serves Williamson County and the surrounding communities including Carbondale, Murphysboro, Du Quoin, Cobden, Ava, and Energy.

The funeral home is at 317 Bush Avenue in Hurst, IL 62949, within Williamson County.

Nearby communities include Carbondale (about 8 miles away), Energy (9 miles), Murphysboro (10 miles), Du Quoin (14 miles), and Benton (17 miles).

Ask the funeral home which services it offers, such as traditional funerals, cremation, memorial services, or graveside services.

For arrangements after a death, you can call the funeral home at any stage. You don't need to have anything decided first. Pre-planning is also available, so you can record your wishes ahead of time.

Reach Walker Funeral Home at (618) 987-2222 for availability and service times or to discuss pre-planning. Directions are at the top of this page.

Recent obituaries and death notices announced by Walker Funeral Home are listed above. You can send sympathy flowers to the funeral home. This page also has guides for families on the paperwork and steps that often follow a death.

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Established 1962
3 locations
Pre-planning available
Grief support & aftercare

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Frequently Asked Questions About Walker Funeral Home

What is the phone number for Walker Funeral Home?

You can reach Walker Funeral Home by calling (618) 987-2222.

Where is Walker Funeral Home located?

Walker Funeral Home is located at 317 Bush Avenue Hurst, IL 62949.

How do I view obituaries from Walker Funeral Home?

You can view recent obituaries from Walker Funeral Home at the top of this page, in the Walker Funeral Home Obituaries section. You can also visit their official website for more information.

Where are Walker Funeral Home obituaries published?

Obituaries handled by Walker Funeral Home in Hurst, IL are listed on this page. Use the search box in the obituaries section to find a specific name.

How do I find a recent obituary from Walker Funeral Home?

Recent obituaries appear at the top of this page. You can search by the person's name, or browse the notices for Hurst, IL.

Can I send flowers to Walker Funeral Home?

Yes, you can send sympathy flowers to Walker Funeral Home through the Who Passed On flower delivery service available on this page.

How do I get directions to Walker Funeral Home?

Click the "Get Directions" button above to open Google Maps navigation to 317 Bush Avenue Hurst, IL 62949.

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National median: burial $8,300, cremation $6,280 (NFDA 2023). Always contact the funeral home directly to confirm current pricing.

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