Community Programs

Here is a list of programs in the community provided by Walter & Lewis Funeral & Cremation Services

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Senior Dream Center

This is a non-profit organization we created in 2008 to grant wishes to seniors in Champaign/ Clark & surrounding Counties. We have fulfilled over 200 dreams through 2017. Learn more here.

Honor Field

For the past 5 years, Walter & Lewis Funeral Home has turned the front lawn of Mercy Hospital into a sea of red, white and blue with hundreds of 3ft x 5ft American flags on 8ft poles. Each flag represents a thank you to our veterans for their service and sacrifice for our country. This inspiring and memorable display panorama of red, white and blue is hard to describe, but once experienced it is not to be forgotten. Additionally, funds will be raised to help the Urbana Police Division “Cops and Bobbers” Program and the Urbana Youth Fire Association.

Cell Phones for Soldiers

We have collected and donated over 2,700 used cell phones. For each cell phone we donate our service men and women overseas receive a one hour calling card to call home.

Annual Coat Drive with Salvation Army

We partner with the Salvation Army on this program. We collect the coats and they distribute them to those in need in our community for free. This program puts hundreds of coats, sweaters, gloves, stocking hats and other winter clothes in the hands of those that need them most in our community. We collect year round and the items are distributed in November.

Operation Valentine

Send a Valentine to a Hero. The message is a simple one, “Thank you so much for what you do, we always need you.” This is just one of the many sweet messages from the heart of a child to a soldier or veteran in a project called Operation Valentine. The project is simple and meaningful. Students and individuals throughout the community write messages to the troops and veterans on Valentine Cards, Cut-Out Hearts, or whatever they like and we make sure they are delivered to our brave men and women serving overseas. Cards cannot include glitter, food or candy, but there are still many ways to personalize a handmade card. Write a message on them and say “Thank You,” tell them about yourself and wish them a Happy Valentine Day! Our troops are away from their loved ones and friends so they really want to know that people back home appreciate them. You can drop off cards until February 5th.

Springfield Christian Youth Ministry Book Drive

We partner with Springfield Christian Youth Ministries and collect children's books and they distribute them to kids during their summer Reading Boost Camp. We collect books year round.

50% Discount for Developmentally Disabled

Through this new program, Walter & Lewis Funeral Home will provide funeral services for those in Champaign County that are developmentally disabled at a 50% discount. This offer applies to all services and merchandise for burial and cremation.

Free Senior Movies

Every year we sponsor or provide free senior movie days. Watch our community events page for details or call in with your email address so we can notify you of the times and place for upcoming FREE movie events.

Lunch & Learn

We provide lunch and learn opportunities throughout the year. We discuss the benefits of pre-planning funeral service, Q&A on veteran's benefits, and more subjects that are important to our community. Watch our community events page for details or call to be added to the email list for notifications of times, location and topic.