Lincoln Land Cremation Society
917 S 7th St, Springfield, IL 62703
1520 E Washington St, Springfield, IL 62703
Services
The property consists of the main funeral home with expanded chapel and the separately operated Ruby Recreational Community Center across the street. The 2019-2020 reconstruction phase added significant capacity and infrastructure.
The funeral home emphasizes accommodating families across all budget levels, with Davis stating that "everyone deserves a going-home celebration." Staff includes licensed funeral directors, crematory operators, and support personnel.
Ruby Funeral Services & Chapel, Inc. operates from 1520 E. Washington St. in Springfield, Illinois, under the ownership of Dr. Ruby Davis. The business traces its origins to November 2014, when Davis purchased what was then James D. Memorial Chapel, using her final paycheck from her previous employer to fund a newspaper announcement that the doors were open.
Davis brings formal credentials uncommon in the industry: an Associate of Applied Science in Mortuary Science from Malcom X College (2001), a Bachelor's in Health Care Leadership from National Lewis University (2006), an MBA with Finance concentration (2008), and a Doctorate of Business Administration in Accounting from Argosy University (2012). She previously worked at Gatling's Chapel in Chicago, which served more than 3,500 families annually, before returning to Springfield where she had relocated in 1984.
The facility has undergone significant physical transformation under Davis's ownership. A 2019 reconstruction added a four-car garage and crematories for both human and pet services, completed by January 2020. The main chapel was expanded to seat up to 500 people, with a smaller secondary chapel also available. The lower level includes a dedicated repast facility for continuing celebrations.
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