About Us
Woodruff Funeral Home was established in 2004 in Hazel Crest, IL, and our team of professionals have always been here to listen, advise, and guide you through all your options. Our promise is to help you arrange or plan a funeral with care, respect, clarity, and reassurance. We’re available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you’ll always have someone to talk to. We’re here, and we understand how difficult this can be. We promise to help you at every step of the way.
Our licensed and supportive funeral directors are here to guide you through this difficult journey. We are committed to meeting your needs, and we take pride in providing exceptional service. Feel free to reach out anytime to schedule a meeting or discuss your specific funeral arrangements. We will work together to create a customized plan that suits your family’s unique situation.
Stacey
Woodruff
ABOUT
Stacey Woodruff, a stalwart in mortuary science since 1995, established Woodruff Funeral Services in November 2004, realizing his vision of a compassionate sanctuary for farewells. Introduced to the field by his late aunt, Flossie Smith, Stacey’s formal education at Malcolm X College laid the foundation for a career marked by care and professionalism.
During his apprenticeship is where he met his late godfather, Samuel Morrow, who inspired him to open up Woodruff Funeral Home in May 2007. He is licensed in eight states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Wisconsin, Mississippi, Tennessee, South Carolina, and Georgia. His commitment to excellence transcends borders, ensuring dignified and personalized services for each individual.
Beyond his role as a funeral director, Stacey actively engages in community initiatives, fostering understanding and empathy around grief. Woodruff Funeral Home reflects his belief in the power of community support.
In rare moments of leisure, Stacey finds comfort in family, pool, and the soulful tunes of jazz and blues. Woodruff Funeral Home, for Stacey, is more than a business; it embodies his belief that every individual deserves a heartfelt farewell. Stacey Woodruff's journey is a narrative of compassion, dedication, and the enduring legacy of providing solace in vulnerable moments.
Alexia, a 2nd generation funeral director and 2021 Western Illinois University graduate, brings a unique perspective with a degree in Law Enforcement and Justice Administration and a minor in Criminalistics. She is dedicated to building relationships and is very passionate about offering personalized funeral services and growing Woodruff Funeral Home's legacy. Graduating Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 2022, Alexia looks forward to a fulfilling career by bringing a fresh perspective to the team, incorporating new ideas to enhance the funeral home's impact. She also finds joy in spending time with her family and beloved dogs, Bella and Dash.
Alexia Woodruff
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Monique, a graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, has brought love and joy to the funeral home for two years. As a proud mother and grandmother, Monique is known for her passion, intelligence, compassion, and diverse skills, including degrees in massage therapy, medical billing, and coding. She is committed to healing families and, when not at the funeral home, enjoys traveling, reading, and spending time with her family.
Monique Holmes
Funeral Director & Embalmer
Sandra, a valued team member since 2018, facilitates compassionate communication at Woodruff Funeral Home, managing office operations. With 33 years of experience at the Chicago Transit Authority, she brings a great amount of customer service expertise. Sandra is a music enthusiast, health advocate, and proud grandmother of three, finding joy in family, despite the tragic loss of her son, Dane’ Jemil London, to cancer in 2018.
Sandra London
Secretary
