Josie Mae is a full-service memorial planning and legacy preservation firm, serving families across the Greater Chicago area with compassion, creativity, and care. Under the direction of our Founder Kimberly James, we curate a select number of beautiful farewells each year—offering intentional design, emotional support, and personalized attention during life’s most difficult moments.

Kimberly brings a discerning eye for visual storytelling and a deeply personal understanding of grief, having experienced the loss of over 15 loved ones within 9 years. With every service, she and her team ensure that your loved one’s memory is honored with grace, dignity, and heartfelt detail.

Whether you’re navigating arrangements for the first time or want help bringing your vision to life, Josie Mae is here to carry the weight with you. We believe that grief is hard—but planning a farewell shouldn’t be.

SERVICES
Planning a memorial while grieving can feel overwhelming. That’s where we come in. Josie Mae offers a range of memorial and tribute planning services designed to bring clarity, comfort, and beauty to the process. We can customize a proposal for you or your family based on your needs.

Full-Service Memorial Planning
This all-encompassing service covers every detail—from creating a tribute theme to coordinating venues, printed materials, and personalized keepsakes.

Partial Planning & Support
If you’ve begun planning but feel overwhelmed, we can step in with grief-informed guidance, design execution, or last-minute coordination.

Intimate Gatherings & Memorial Anniversaries
Whether you're honoring a loved one’s transition privately or marking a meaningful anniversary, we’ll help you experience the moment—not manage it.

Keepsake Packages
Our Butterfly Collection includes tribute shirts, buttons, prayer cards, fans, custom casket panels, and more—perfect for memorials, remembrance events, or heartfelt gifts.

Essence Enhancers
Curated personalization bundles that elevate your tribute: framed portraits, memory tables, themed signage, water bottles, and more.

Let us walk with you through grief—with beauty, intention, and legacy.