We honor each life with grace and dignity. We support each family with mercy and love.
Take a breath. You're not alone in this. We care for your family with reverence and compassion, and carry out every detail of the service with military precision. Proudly serving Chicago and Northwest Indiana.
Led by Malisha PorterNavy veteran, Licensed Funeral Director & EmbalmerWhy Chicagoland families trust us
Google reviews
5.0Trusted by the families we've served, across 53 Google reviews.
Veteran-owned
Also proudly woman and minority-owned, and rooted in this community.
Honest pricing
Cremation from $1,550 and traditional packages from $4,895 confirm prices. No pressure and no unexpected costs.
Here 24/7
Day or night, every day of the year, call (773) 956-4000.
Where are you right now?
However you're feeling, we'll meet you there. Choose what fits and we'll gently show you what happens next. No question is too small, and there's no obligation.
You don't have to know what to do. Just call.
Whatever the hour, a member of our team will answer, gently explain what happens next, and take it from there. You don't need to have anything decided.
- 1Call us, day or nightWe answer 24/7 and will arrange to bring your loved one into our care.
- 2Meet with us when you are readyMalisha sits with you personally, at the chapel or at home, and explains every option and cost plainly.
- 3We handle every detailPaperwork, notices, the service itself, so you can be with your family.
Let us guide you through each decision
Burial or cremation, a traditional service or something more personal, we will help you create a farewell that truly reflects them.
- 1See our options and pricesTraditional package $4,895, cremation from $1,550 confirm prices. Full price list on request.
- 2Sit down with a directorWe listen first, then shape a service around your family and your faith.
- 3Leave the logistics to usClergy, music, flowers, transport and veterans' honors where eligible.
Make your wishes known, and lift the weight from your family
A short, no-pressure conversation is all it takes to start. Your wishes are honored, and your loved ones are spared hard decisions later.
- 1Book a free consultationIn person or by phone, at a time that suits you.
- 2Record your wishesBurial or cremation, readings, music, the details that matter to you.
- 3Choose whether to prepayLock in today's arrangements, with payment options if you need them.
Quality, affordable care, with prices you can see
Traditional burial
Service with distinction. Our experienced staff guide you through a service that honors a life lived, from visitation to graveside.
Cremation
Cremation is not the end of memorialization, it is another step in it. We help you craft a gathering that is meaningful and personal.
Veterans' services
As a veteran-owned home, we're honored to serve our nation's veterans and their families with the dignity their service deserves.
They served our country. We are honored to serve them.
Our founder, Malisha Porter, served in the U.S. Navy. She understands the weight of the flag and the promise it carries, and brings the discipline of naval service and the tenderness of family to every farewell, so the veteran you love is honored exactly as they deserve.
- Coordination of military funeral honors confirm
- Help applying for VA burial benefits confirm
- Arrangements for national cemetery interment confirm
- U.S. Navy Veteran
- Licensed Funeral Director & Embalmer, IL & IN confirm
- 10+ years of clinical & healthcare experience
A foundation of integrity. A mission of grace.
Grace & Mercy exists to walk with families through one of life's hardest moments, with dignity, compassion and unwavering care.
Founder Malisha Porter is a U.S. Navy veteran with more than a decade of clinical and healthcare experience, licensed as a funeral director and embalmer in both Illinois and Indiana. She founded Grace & Mercy to bring authentic compassion, personal care and dignity back to the funeral profession.
Malisha personally sits with every family, so your wishes are honored with gentle precision, without pressure and without unexpected costs.
"Mrs. Porter showed genuine compassion and patience during one of the hardest times for our family."
"Malisha Porter, professional, prompt and caring."
"Let all that you do be done in love."1 Corinthians 16:14, our guiding verse
Professional, attentive, and never rushed
They served my family during this difficult time with love and support.
Took great care of the family and their needs. Great service. Very professional.
Great services, very professional, answered questions that family had and very attentive to the family.
A gift of peace of mind for the people you love
Pre-arrangements make sure your wishes are honored and relieve your loved ones of future burdens. We'll explain every option and cost plainly, and there's never any pressure to decide.
- Free consultation, in person or by phone
- Our full General Price List, sent on request
- Payment plans available confirm
Request a consultation or price list
We'll reply within one business day confirm. Your details stay private. If you've just lost someone, please call (773) 956-4000 instead.
Grief doesn't end with the service. Neither does our care.
Our not-for-profit Grief Resource Center offers guidance, reading and community for anyone who is grieving, whether or not we served your family.
Visit the Grief Resource CenterVisit us in Chicago
The Chapel
5112 S Western AveChicago, IL 60609Parking details · Accessible entrance confirmGet directions
To every veteran, and to every family who gave so much alongside them: thank you for your service. It is our honor to stand with you.