Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc.

Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc., a distinguished Black-owned funeral home, has been a pillar of the Philadelphia community since its founding in 1980 by Alfonso Cannon. With over 51 years of combined experience, the establishment is rooted in faith and dedicated to serving families with dignity, respect, and professionalism. Located at 2315-19 North Broad Street in the heart of North Philadelphia, the funeral home occupies a striking four-story green marble building on the 2300 block. This facility is designed to accommodate a wide range of memorial needs and traditions, ensuring every family receives personalized and compassionate care.

The funeral home features a Church House Style chapel that seats approximately 250 guests, complete with a Hammond M Style organ for musical tributes. The building is fully wheelchair accessible, with modern restrooms including a handicap-accessible facility. For processions, Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels offers a late-model white traditional hearse or a white combination hearse/flower car, often referred to as a Flower Hearse, as well as late-model white limousines that seat up to seven family members. A large showroom displays a comprehensive selection of caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise, allowing families to choose items that honor their loved ones. Ample parking is available for visitors, providing convenience during services.

Services offered include traditional funerals, memorial services, and pre-planning options. The staff, led by Florence M. Cannon (LFD, Supervisor, President), is described as knowledgeable and warm-hearted, meeting the diverse demands of the families they serve. The website provides resources such as obituary notifications, grief support articles, a grief library, and planning insights. Families can also arrange for local florists or explore pre-planning to ease future burdens.

Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels is open to all, with a motto of 'Service for all mankind - with Dignity.' The facility is handicap accessible and accepts various forms of payment. The funeral home’s commitment to treating each family like their own ensures comfort and ease during difficult times. Whether planning a service or seeking grief support, Alfonso Cannon Funeral Chapels, Inc. remains a trusted and compassionate resource in the Philadelphia area.