Glueckert Funeral Home

Glueckert Funeral Home, located at 1520 North Arlington Heights Road in Arlington Heights, Illinois, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care for families throughout the northwest suburbs for over five decades. With an exceptional 4.9-star rating from 277 reviews, this family-founded funeral home is now part of the Dignity Memorial® network, combining deep local roots with the resources of North America’s most trusted provider of funeral, cremation, and cemetery services.

**A Legacy of Service** The story of Glueckert Funeral Home begins with John W. Glueckert, who started working part-time at Black’s Memorial Home in Arlington Heights while studying at Northern Illinois University. After earning his degree from Worsham College of Mortuary Science, he continued at Black’s. When Howard Haire purchased the business and renamed it Haire Funeral Home, John remained as manager. In 1970, he bought the funeral home, keeping the Haire name until 1976, when he officially renamed it Glueckert Funeral Home. His son, John W. Glueckert Jr., became a licensed funeral director and embalmer in 1983 and took over the business upon his father’s retirement in 2007. John Sr. remained a beloved presence at the funeral home until his passing in 2017 at age 82. In 2024, Glueckert Funeral Home joined the Dignity Memorial family, ensuring its legacy of service continues with expanded support and resources.

**Comprehensive Services** Glueckert Funeral Home accommodates all types of services, from traditional funerals and cremation memorials to personalized celebrations of life. The facility features four chapels and two reception lounges, offering spacious, comfortable settings for gatherings of any size. On-site parking and wheelchair accessibility ensure convenience for all visitors. Families appreciate the on-site product selection, including caskets, vaults, urns, and clothing, with experienced associates guiding every choice.

The funeral home specializes in cremation services, offering all-inclusive pricing, attended cremation, water cremation, and scattering ceremonies. A rigorous custody-of-care program and CANA-licensed crematory operators guarantee dignity and safety. For veterans, Glueckert provides personalized honors and burial benefits. Natural funerals and burials are also available, using biodegradable materials and working with local natural burial cemeteries.

**Planning and Support** Pre-planning is encouraged, with in-person or virtual consultations and up to 10% off prepaid plans. Grief support includes a 24-hour compassion helpline and a library of resources. The funeral home serves Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Inverness, Lake Zurich, Mount Prospect, Palatine, Prospect Heights, Rolling Meadows, Schaumburg, and Wheeling. Available 24/7, the dedicated team is always ready to assist with compassion and professionalism, honoring every life with unique, meaningful tributes.