Thacker Caskets has opened its 19th distribution center, located in Belleville, Illinois. This facility serves the greater St. Louis, Missouri, area, and Chris Boeglar is warehouse manager of the site.

The new distribution center enables the company to provide quicker turnaround times, enhanced logistical support, and face-to-face representation to assist funeral homes with merchandising, planning and day-to-day service. Funeral homes also will have access to Thacker’s full line of American-made caskets, innovative personalization programs and wide range of ceremonial rental caskets for cremation. thackercaskets.com