Schaffer Funeral Service

Schaffer Funeral Service is a Funeral Home in South Holland, IL. The family‑owned facility provides burial and cremation options, traditional funeral services, personalized tributes such as video memorials and live streaming, and dedicated veterans services. Compassionate grief support is also offered through a year‑long weekly message program. With a 5.00 rating based on 39 reviews, the home serves South Holland and surrounding communities, drawing on more than 160 years of experience caring for families of all faiths.

The funeral home traces its roots to 1850 when the Martin family, German immigrants, began an undertaking operation as part of a furniture business. Over the decades the business evolved through several name changes, Mansfield Funeral Home, Mast‑Mock‑Hoffman Funeral Home, and ultimately Schaffer Funeral Home, Inc., and relocated to its present site in 1927. Daniel J. Schaffer, a native of Defiance, serves as owner, funeral director and embalmer; he holds a degree in Mortuary Science and is active in numerous community and professional organizations, including the National Funeral Directors Association and local civic groups. The staff is described as dedicated professionals who guide families through arrangements with dignity and respect.

The business enjoys a strong local reputation reflected in consistently high customer ratings and a steady record of repeat and referred customers.

Schaffer Funeral Service’s long‑standing presence and trusted reputation make it a reliable choice for families seeking respectful funeral care in South Holland.