Pre-planning takes the pressure off of making immediate decisions.

For Steve and Maureen Engebretson, losing Steve’s mom and dad was difficult. “They were married 70 years, you just don’t even think about them not being there”, was Steve’s recollection. Both parents had made pre-arrangement plans with Gibbons Funeral Home. When the time came close and Maureen spoke to Marya Gibbons, Marya said “go be with mom and dad. Everything is already taken care of here. When the time comes, we’re ready”. Steve exhaled deeply saying “what a relief”.

Pre-planning can be a great relief to your immediate family and friends. In this case, Steve’s parents decided exactly how they wanted their funeral arrangements to be taken care of. And they were.

If you are considering pre-planning or simply have some questions about pre-arranged or at need services, contact us at (630) 832-0018 or info@gibbonsfuneralhome.com

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Cardinal George Chose Us

When we realized Cardinal George chose us, we understood the honor and responsibility.

The Gibbons Family was privileged to serve the parents of Cardinal George many years ago. We never assumed that we would be serving the Cardinal himself, so it was a great honor to learn that he chose us for his arrangements based upon the relationship and service our parents provided. Every family we serve is entitled to our very best commitment of service. Knowing the wonderful relationship of our parents and Mr. and Mrs. George made us feel a great responsibility to both families. “We feel so grateful” is how Thomas A. Gibbons, Jr. describes the feeling. Added Marya, “Just to be a part of it was so special”.

“He meant so much to so many people, we knew what we needed to do”, concluded Thomas A. Gibbons, Jr.

For pre-planning, at need services, or any questions you may have, we encourage you to contact us at 630-832-0018 or visit us at www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com  We are available around the clock and every day of the year to offer our assistance to you.

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Lives Well Spent

The Gibbons Family has been providing funeral services since 1935. In Elmhurst, 3^rd Generation Gibbons Family Members Thomas and Marya continue the tradition of family owned and operated service. “We’re here to take care of people who call on us in their time of need” is how Marya describes her service.

For Jorie Maciejewski and her mom, there was never any question as to where her grandfather’s services would be held. They knew the Gibbons family would accommodate the desires of the family who wanted his proud service in the US Army and Veteran’s groups recognized. All of the honors were indeed accommodated in addition to all of the necessary legal issues connected with a loved one’s passing. Offering comfort and accommodation to families is something that happens with each and every service which are as unique as the individual being honored.

“We’ll do everything we can do to honor our families and their loved ones” states Marya Gibbons. For more information or any questions you might have call Marya or Thomas Gibbons at 630.832.0018 or email them at info@gibbonsfuneralhome.com

Pre-Need Funeral  Arrangements…Planning Ahead

Pre-planning is becoming more common for a variety of reasons. Gibbons Funeral Home can accommodate your desire for a pre-arranged funeral service and we’ll be happy to offer a complimentary consultation to discuss preplanning your arrangements. Feel free to contact us for a convenient appointment time for you where we can address all of the details.

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Building Trust.

Planning a Visitation and a Funeral, or Pre-Planning Funeral Arrangements is a new experience to many of the people who come to us for service at Gibbons Funeral Home. Even when we’ve assisted families for generations, it’s not uncommon for the family members making arrangements to be doing so for the first time. There are an overwhelming amount of details and items to take care of. That’s what we do for families. What’s most important for families is to be able to comfort one another and their extended families and guests who are celebrating the life of their love one. Everything else is up to us.  As Bob Spahn relates “Sitting down with the Gibbons Family, they made us feel at home and helped us gain clarity”. He added, “All we had to worry about was taking care of each other and the family”.

For planning at-need or Pre-Arrangements, call us at 630-832-0018 or visit http://www.gibbonsfuneralhome.com/

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Nothing else I wanted to do.

Thomas A. Gibbons, Jr. represents the 3^rd Generation of the Gibbons Family taking care of families as a Funeral Director. In fact, his sister and both brothers have all continued the Gibbons’ family legacy. When asked if this was what he was meant to be, he responded “It’s all I’ve ever wanted to do”. No matter what time of day or night, the Gibbons Family will be at the other side of that phone line when you call and you need us to care for your loved one through to their final services. In fact here it goes well beyond that with our monthly memorial masses at Old St. Patrick’s church where all of our loved one’s families are invited to share in the celebration of their loved one’s lives during the month of their passing dates. (link to Old St. Pat’s video)

Remembering is a big part of celebrating lives. If Tom, Marya or our family can be of help to you with pre-need or at-need services, don’t hesitate to call us or (click here..for email.) We’ll be there.

 

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Getting It Right

“When you get it right, there’s a collective exhale” according to Marya Gibbons. There’s a lot of stress in arranging funeral services and people feel the pressure of having only one opportunity to say farewell to their loved one. Sometimes you have a little extra time to prepare, in many cases pre-planning can help reduce some of the stress connected with your loss and sudden surge of responsibility. In every case, the staff at Gibbons Funeral Home is there to serve you and do everything possible to handle every detail, from the biggest to smallest, to make sure everything that can go right, does go right.

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Collaborating with our Faith Partners

A big part of funeral arrangements is the funeral rites themselves. The Gibbons Family is fortunate to have outstanding relationships with all of the faith communities in our area who really partner with us in ensuring a smooth transition for our families from the viewing portion of our services to the religious rites and ceremonies when the ultimate celebrations of their lives on Earth take place. Pastoral Associates like Patti Riggs, Deacons like Tony Spatafore, and Clergymen like Fr. Tom Paul absolutely complete the circle of cooperation in providing comfort and ease to families experiencing a loss. It’s really a partnership in ministry that we all work hard to keep serving with dignity and compassion. Our community is blessed with many wonderful places of worship and people in each who care deeply.

 

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Gibbons Funeral Home-Overwhelming Circumstances; 3 Funerals in a very short time.

 

One death in your family is a lot to cope with; Joe and Regina Hughes of Elmhurst experienced 3 deaths in a very short window of time. First Joe’s father, then his grandmother and then Regina’s father, a very unexpected loss. They had never planned funeral services before, and suddenly they were deeply involved in planning three services with different wishes in each case. The Gibbons Family helped them. Regina explains that these experiences were made so much easier because of their professional assistance and friendship. “The budget issues were put at ease immediately. That saved us time, energy and emotional stress.” Regina stated, adding, “our only concern was to honor all of these special people in our family’s lives and put everything else aside”.  No one can know for sure when the need for funeral services will arise. What you can know; is we’ll be there for you at Gibbons Funeral Home.

Once we’ve served you at Gibbons, it raises the relationship forever

The Gibbons Family lives, works and plays in Elmhurst. This is the third generation of the family now providing service to Elmhurst, Oak Brook, Bensenville, Villa Park and other neighboring communities. Tom and Marya have 6 children involved in every activity at schools, parks and elsewhere in town. They both belong to City and Parish service organizations. They are blessed to meet a lot of people around town. It’s very common that when the time of need arises, the Gibbons already have a connection with the family needing their assistance. The relationship with the families change levels profoundly and forever when the neighbors you know from school, baseball, dancing or the grocery store are pressed into service to help you through a very difficult time. It’s an honor and a privilege to serve our communities and become an even more important relationship in your lives.