Thacker Caskets Opens 19th Distribution Center, Servicing St. Louis, Missouri
Monrovia, MD — Thacker Caskets, the nation’s largest family-owned funeral supply company, is proud to announce the opening of its 19th distribution center, located in Belleville, Illinois, serving the greater St. Louis, Missouri area. This new facility expands Thacker’s reach and reinforces its commitment to providing funeral homes throughout the Midwest with faster delivery, local support, and full access to its extensive product offerings.
Over the last 85 years, Thacker Caskets has grown from humble beginnings to become a national leader in the funeral supply industry, all while remaining family-owned and grounded in the core values of compassion, integrity, and service. The new St. Louis center enables Thacker to deliver quicker turnaround times, enhanced logistical support, and face-to-face representation to assist funeral homes with merchandising, planning, and day-to-day service. Funeral Homes will also have access to Thacker’s full line of American-made caskets, innovative personalization programs, and a wide range of ceremonial rental caskets for cremation.
“We’re excited to plant our flag in St. Louis and begin serving funeral homes across this region,” said Nick Giamalva, the new Sales Consultant for the St. Louis territory. “Thacker has an outstanding reputation in this profession, and I’m proud to represent a company that offers American-made caskets and real support for funeral directors. I look forward to building strong relationships here and helping funeral homes showcase the best to the families they serve.”
Thacker also welcomes Chris Boeglar as the new Warehouse Manager of the Belleville facility.
“This new distribution center was designed with efficiency and dependability at its foundation,” said Roberto Castillo, Thacker’s Operations Manager. “From streamlined inventory receiving to timely, accurate deliveries, our focus is on providing the seamless experience funeral homes have come to trust and expect from Thacker.”
Paul Graham, Thacker’s National Sales Director, added: “This is an exciting new chapter for our sales team. Having a local presence in St. Louis, combined with Nick’s talent and passion for service, positions us to deepen partnerships with funeral homes in the area. We’re not just delivering caskets, we’re delivering solutions, support, and long-term value to our clients.”
About Thacker Caskets: Founded in 1939, Thacker Caskets is the largest family-owned funeral supply company in the United States. With a focus on quality, affordability, and exceptional customer service, Thacker’s mission is to be the most trusted funeral supplier by providing honest products, at an honest price, with honest service. To learn more, please visit www.thackercaskets.com.
