Oakwood Cemetery is one of the oldest in Illinois, found in 1855. An extremely beautiful piece of property, the cemetery grounds at Oakwood offer lush green lawns, tall evergreens, stone pillars, iron gates, and extremely well kept pathways that offer visitors and loved ones easy access to all areas of the property.

Located in Will County, Illinois, Oakwood Cemetery is the home of many pioneers and founding families of the Joliet area. Staff at Oakwood Cemetery have always and will continue to offer the best in compassionate and helpful services depending on client needs, cultural and heritage traditions and wishes regarding burial or memorialization.

The beautiful acreage offers a final resting place for many area notables, including congressman, governors, Civil War, World War I and II veterans, as well as veterans of more recent conflicts, as well as community founders. Stately trees offer shade and a sense of stability and permanence to those visiting the property, and visitors may literally step through history when viewing the hundreds of tombstones on the property.

The property has a history as a burial site before the local cemetery acquired the property, and provides visitors with a fascinating glimpse into the past of Indian tribes, pioneer families and the early years of the 20th century. Staff at Oakwood Cemetery are happy to welcome visitors and loved ones to their property, offering a variety of services to all denominations while continually striving to meet the needs of multicultural residents of modern day Joliet.

Located east of downtown Joliet off of Interstate 80, Oakwood Cemetery may be accessed on East Cass street, also known as State Route 30, or Lincoln Highway. The property is close by the Potawatomie Woods County Forest Preserve, community parks, and is within easy driving distance of Chicago to the northeast.