Jamie Dravecky

Who I Am

My journey in funeral service began when I was 19, and it’s been a passion of mine ever since. I am a proud graduate of Worsham College of Mortuary Science, and I hold a bachelor’s degree in business management. Before joining Homesteaders, I held almost every role in funeral service. These roles have given me a solid grasp of funeral home operations and marketing.

I live in Island Lake, Ill., with my husband, Dave, who is a funeral director and embalmer. We have two dogs, a Quaker Parrot named Prudence, and we look forward to welcoming another rescue dog soon. In my community, I volunteer with Valley of the Kings, a big cat rescue, and Live Like Roo, an organization that supports animals with cancer. On top of that, I ride with the Krewe of Cleopatra during Mardi Gras in New Orleans. I’m a Chicago Cubs and Indianapolis Colts fan, and I’m working on completing my Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) membership.

Why I Joined Homesteaders

Homesteaders has been serving families for more than 110 years. When deciding to step away from the day-to-day operations of a funeral home, I knew I wanted to work with a professional and highly regarded company. I appreciate Homesteaders’ commitment to the funeral profession and the opportunities it gives me to be innovative.

What I Do

With more than 20 years in funeral service, I bring a wealth of experience to my role. I understand what it’s like to wake up to early morning calls and support families during their most difficult times with compassion. I love working with funeral homes who are looking to try something different. It excites me when a funeral home owner wants to find new ways to reach their communities, whether through events or out-of-the-box ideas. My experience helps me find creative ways to meet the needs of the funeral professionals I serve.