Gibbons Family Funeral Home

Gibbons Family Funeral Home, located at 5917 West Irving Park Road in Chicago, Illinois, is a trusted, family-owned funeral home serving the Chicago and northwest suburban area since its founding. Now in its third generation of family leadership, the funeral home was originally opened by Thomas and Ann Gibbons at 4245 West Madison Street in Chicago. Thomas Gibbons, a 1935 graduate of Worsham Mortuary College, and Ann Gibbons, a 1946 graduate, were both licensed embalmers and funeral directors known for their kindness and compassion. After operating at a second location at 124 West Madison in Oak Park for ten years, the family purchased an existing funeral home (formerly Behnke-McKenna) at the current Irving Park Road address in 1974. Over the decades, the facility has undergone multiple remodeling and expansion projects to better serve the community while maintaining the warmth and personalized care that the Gibbons name represents.

At Gibbons Family Funeral Home, the philosophy is that an educated consumer is a satisfied consumer. The staff encourages families to compare services and values before making decisions, recognizing that planning a funeral is one of the most significant emotional, financial, and personal choices a family will face. The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet diverse needs and preferences. These include traditional funeral services ending with burial, funeral services ending with cremation, visitation at the time of service, direct burial, and direct cremation. Pre-planning services are also available, allowing individuals to make arrangements in advance to ensure their wishes are honored and to relieve loved ones of the burden during a difficult time. The on-site chapel provides a dignified setting for services, and the facility is fully wheelchair accessible, with wheelchair accessible entrances, parking lot, restrooms, and seating. Free on-site parking is available for guests.

The funeral home also offers language assistance to accommodate families from diverse backgrounds. As a provider of both burial and cremation services, Gibbons Family Funeral Home is equipped to handle military honors and veterans' arrangements, with a listing as a military cemetery service provider. The staff is dedicated to guiding families through every step of the arrangement process with transparency and care. Their commitment to the community extends beyond services; Thomas and Ann Gibbons were deeply involved with local churches and parishes, notably starting a monthly Mass of Remembrance at St. Patrick's Church in Chicago when attendance and finances were strained, allowing for generous donations on behalf of all who passed away during each month. This spirit of giving continues to be part of the funeral home's legacy.

With a 4.6-star rating on Google Maps from 18 reviews, Gibbons Family Funeral Home is recognized for its compassionate service and professional facilities. Whether through a traditional burial, a cremation with a memorial service, or a simple direct cremation, the Gibbons family and staff treat every family with the respect and dignity they deserve. For more information or to begin planning, families are invited to visit the funeral home's website or contact their helpful team directly.