Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory
About us
about us
Henderson Funeral Home & Crematory has provided funeral services for families in city, state. We take great pride in our funeral services, our focus is to provide individualized funeral services designed to meet the needs of each family. We are happy to guide you through all aspects of your loved one's funeral or memorial service.
Our history
Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory has offered caring and dignified funeral services to the residents of the Pekin area for more than a century. In 1900, Orville W. Noel opened the doors to the funeral home, which was originally named Noel Funeral Home, at 412 Elizabeth Street in downtown Pekin.
In 1939, Noel purchased the old "Rupert Park" estate, which occupied an entire square city block, and moved Noel Funeral Home into the 11-room Colonial style mansion. The stunning mansion was built in 1862 by Gideon Rupert, who was a pioneer settler and early businessman in Pekin and is credited with naming Tazewell County after Governor John Tazewell of Virginia.
In 1964, Merl Henderson became the third owner of the funeral home and soon after included his family's name on the business - Noel-Henderson Funeral Home. Merl's wife, Linda, played an integral part in the business and, in a family tradition; Merl's sons George, Greg and Don all joined the family business as licensed funeral directors.
Over 40 years later, the tradition continues with Greg Henderson and his wife, Marla, as the owners of Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory. Adhering to the family values of compassion, integrity and trust, Greg and Marla are proud of the tradition of caring that has been a standard of Henderson Funeral Home and Crematory for over 100 years.
In April 2013 the funeral home was moved to its current state of the art facility located at 2131 Velde Dr. Pekin. The new 9200 sq. ft. facility includes a 350 seat chapel that be divided into three smaller chapels. It was designed with over 100 well lighted convenient parking spaces onsite. Also a dining area with kitchenette for family use during visitations or catered luncheons.
There is a difference between “cremation services” and “on-site cremation services. We are the only Pekin funeral home that offers a crematory within our new, state of the art facility so that your loved one never leaves our care. You will always have the peace of mind, knowing that we are caring for your loved one until they are returned to you or placed in final rest.
OUR MISSION TO FAMILIES
Our deep commitment to excellence and care ensures that you receive the support and guidance you deserve, providing peace of mind during this difficult time. Let us help you celebrate your loved one’s life in a way that brings comfort and healing to those who cherish their memory. Our experienced and caring team is here to guide you every step of the way, ensuring your loved one’s life is honored with dignity, respect, and heartfelt attention to detail. We believe that every life is unique, and we work closely with you to create meaningful tributes that reflect their story and legacy.
