Our Experienced Staff
Each of the staff members at Cypress Pointe Cremation – Aurora is committed to providing your family with the finest in personal care. In fact, for years, it’s been comforting for area families to know that we are available to help at any time of the day or night.
When a loved one dies, all you need to do is make one phone call. From that moment on, we’ll take on the responsibilities of the physical care of your loved one, and the emotional care of those left behind.
Please take a few minutes to get to know our staff. We’re sure you’ll find each of us to be all that you would hope for in a trusted funeral professional.

Meet Joe
Joseph G. Kalmer is an Illinois licensed funeral director and embalmer, and the Owner of Cypress Pointe Cremation in Aurora, IL and St. Louis, MO. He was born and raised in Clinton County, IL, a rural area about 45 miles east of St. Louis, MO.
James J. Phelps was born in Evergreen Park in 1972, and raised a product of Catholic Schools until his departure to Cincinnati, Ohio to pursue a college education and career in mortuary science. He received his degree in 1993, and has worked as a licensed funeral director and embalmer in the funeral service field since 1995. He has embalmed over
