OUR STORY & MISSION

A Personal Approach to Funeral Care

Not all funeral homes are the same. Proudly queer-owned, Inclusive Funeral Care (IFC), believes every person deserves to be honored the way they would want, with dignity, authenticity, and compassion.


It's not who has died; it's who has lived. This is the philosophy that guides everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, welcoming space where every family feels seen, respected, and supported, regardless of their background, beliefs, identity, or family structure.


We serve families as an end-of-life concierge service, providing guidance, support, and expertise every step of the way to ensure your family receives the care, advocacy, and resources you need during life's most difficult moments.

To accomplish our goals, and yours, we work closely with death doulas, nursing homes, hospice providers, body donation programs, funeral homes, and crematories throughout Chicagoland and around the world.

When you choose Inclusive Funeral Care, you are choosing a team of thoughtful, compassionate, and licensed funeral directors who will support you in whatever way you need, whenever you need it, 24/7/365.


Services That Honor Your Loved One

We believe every life deserves to be honored in a way that reflects the individual and the people who loved them. Whether you prefer a traditional service, a simple cremation, or a personalized celebration of life, we will work alongside you to create a meaningful tribute that makes sense for your family.


When the time comes, we look forward to serving your family with dignity, compassion, and care - Russ Henrichsen, IFC Founder

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the ifc team

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Russ Henrichsen

Founder, Funeral Director, Embalmer
russ@InclusiveFuneralCare.com

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Brooke Benjamin

Partner, Funeral Director, Celebrant
brooke@InclusiveFuneralCare.com

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Darnell Pierce

Director of Operations

darnell@inclusivefuneralcare.com

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Tyra Poindexter

Funeral Director & Embalmer
Info@InclusiveFuneralCare.com

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River Atwood-Winninger

Funeral Director Apprentice

Info@inclusivefuneralcare.com

In the Neighborhood

Rooted in Andersonville

We are proud to be part of the community we serve — a neighborhood we love and a tradition of caring we are honored to continue.

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