Rees Funeral Home and Cremation Service

Rees Funeral Homes and Cremation Service is a family-owned and operated funeral home deeply rooted in the communities of Northwest Indiana. With three conveniently located chapels—Hobart Chapel, Olson Chapel in Portage, and Brady Chapel in Lake Station—the dedicated team has been serving families with compassion, respect, and personalized care for generations. The Olson Chapel, situated at 5341 Central Avenue in Portage, offers a warm and welcoming environment where families can honor their loved ones with dignity.

As a full-service funeral home, Rees Funeral Homes provides a comprehensive range of options to meet the unique needs of every family. Services include traditional funeral ceremonies, cremation services with various memorialization choices, and the innovative Parting Stone process, which transforms cremated remains into beautiful, solid stones that families can keep or scatter. The Olson Chapel features an onsite chapel for services, ensuring a convenient and intimate setting for gatherings. The facility is wheelchair accessible, with accessible entrances and parking, making it comfortable for all guests.

Understanding that planning ahead can ease the burden on loved ones, the staff offers preplanning services. Families can complete a simple online form to outline their wishes, ensuring that their preferences are honored and that financial arrangements are made in advance. The funeral home also provides obituary alerts, grief support resources, and a year-long grief message program to comfort those who are mourning.

Rees Funeral Homes prides itself on going above and beyond before, during, and after the funeral. The team serves all faiths and ethnic backgrounds, striving to provide the highest quality service at an affordable price. The owners, Julie, Tory, and Josh Krause, uphold a legacy of trust and commitment, treating every family with the same care they would offer their own. With a 4.7-star rating from families who have experienced their compassionate care, Rees Funeral Homes continues to be a pillar of support in the Portage, Hobart, and Lake Station communities. Whether at the time of need or when planning ahead, families can rely on Rees Funeral Homes to walk with them through every step of the journey.