Our vision
Poindexter Funeral Services, Inc. was established in 2021 by Illinois Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer and Illinois Certified Crematory Operator, Tyra L. Poindexter, with the goal to provide reliable service with compassionate care by meeting and exceeding the service expectations of families in need. The company provides a range of funeral related services that include, but are not limited to burial, cremation, and eco friendly funeral needs.
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Mrs. Tyra L. Poindexter, President / Funeral Director and Embalmer
Tyra Poindexter is a Licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the State of Illinois and Licensed Crematory Operator, who has more than ten years’ experience in the funeral service industry. She is a member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association (IFDA), the Cook County Funeral Directors Association (CCFDA), and a Leadership Board Member of Evanston Pride. She began her journey by actively serving as a funeral assistant in an Evanston, Illinois funeral home during her senior year of high school.She attended Evanston Township High School where she was an honor student, an Evanston NAACP and Chessmen Unity Scholar. Upon graduating high school, she went on to attend Southern Illinois University Carbondale (SIUC) receiving a Bachelor of Science degree in Mortuary Science and Funeral Service. As a student at SIUC, Tyra was a member of the Dean’s List, Chair of Gamma Beta Phi National Honor Society, Chair of the College of Applied Sciences and Arts Diversity and Inclusivity Committee, Treasurer for Sigma Phi Sigma Business Organization, and a Residence Hall Assistant. Tyra received collegiate scholarships from the Egyptian Funeral Directors Association, Pettett Funeral Home, and Don Hertz Funeral Service.She later worked as a Funeral Director and Embalmer at a funeral home in Mt. Prospect, IL where she was quickly promoted to Location Manager. She served as the Location Manager for nearly two years.In her free time, Tyra enjoys writing, reading, listening to music, and staying involved in her community. She is known for her hard work, commitment, warm demeanor, positive mindset, and her sense of humor.
