Thompson Funeral Chapel

Thompson Funeral Chapel, located at 926 South Litchfield Road in Goodyear, Arizona, has been a cornerstone of compassionate end-of-life care for nearly 70 years. Founded in 1957 by Don Cannon as Cannon Funeral Home in downtown Avondale, the business moved to its current location in Goodyear in 1964. In 2005, Sean and Cynthia Thompson purchased the funeral home and renamed it Thompson Funeral Chapel, upholding the legacy of trust and professionalism established by its founder. In 2024, the chapel joined the Dignity Memorial network, expanding its resources while maintaining its commitment to personalized, community-focused service.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional funerals, cremation, burial, and personalized life celebrations. The chapel itself seats over 150 guests and provides an inviting, elegant space for visitations and memorial services. Families appreciate the warm atmosphere, which includes touches like freshly baked cookies and a coffee bar. The chapel also features an onsite memorial garden, created during its 50th anniversary, where families can place custom-etched Arizona sandstone markers to remember loved ones whose ashes may be scattered elsewhere or who are buried far away.

Thompson Funeral Chapel specializes in cremation services with all-inclusive pricing options, offering families choices such as cremation with or without a preceding funeral, attended cremation, and memorialization through scattering, cemetery placement, or celebration of life. The facility ensures custody of care through an identification pendant program and works with licensed, CANA-certified crematory operators. For veterans, the chapel arranges honors including honor guards and the playing of Taps, ensuring dignified tributes for those who served.

The staff is experienced in multicultural funerals and works closely with families to create unique memorials that reflect the personality and passions of the deceased--whether it be a barbecue tribute, a garden-themed gathering, or a quiet outdoor ceremony. They also offer grief support through a 24-hour compassion helpline for up to 13 months after services, as well as a grief library with helpful articles. Pre-planning services are available, allowing individuals to lock in current prices and relieve their families from emotional and financial burdens. Virtual and in-person consultations, along with a free personal planning guide, make the process accessible.

Thompson Funeral Chapel is the only funeral home in Goodyear and serves surrounding Maricopa County communities including Avondale, Buckeye, Glendale, Litchfield Park, Peoria, Phoenix, Sun City, Surprise, Tolleson, and Waddell. The team is available 24/7, and the facility is fully wheelchair accessible with onsite parking. With a 4.7-star rating on Google from over 300 reviews, the chapel is recognized for its professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail. As part of Dignity Memorial, Thompson Funeral Chapel offers a 100% service guarantee, ensuring every detail is handled with care and respect.