Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Cremation and Funeral Services in Berwyn, IL
Berwyn Cicero Cremation Society has served Northern Illinois communities since 1909, rooted in the Kopicki family's multi-generational funeral service tradition. Our expertise spans direct cremation, memorial services, and pre-planning solutions with transparent pricing. We maintain a commitment to dignified, affordable end-of-life care through 24/7 emergency services, veterans' benefits coordination, and Public Aid program participation.Our facilities feature handicap accessibility, private parking, and modern chapels while maintaining century-old family values of compassion and community service. We provide bereavement support extending beyond funeral services through daily grief resources and personalized assistance for families navigating loss.
Services
Direct Cremation
Memorial Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Bereavement Support
Details
- Year established: 1909
Highlights and features
- Family-owned service since 1909 with generational funeral care expertise
- 24/7 emergency assistance available for immediate needs
- Transparent pricing with no registration fees for pre-planning
- Specialized veterans' benefits coordination and documentation support
- Public Aid program participation for qualifying families
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional service
Affordable options
Helpful pre-planning
Supportive guidance
Services
Direct Cremation
Our direct cremation service includes basic care, refrigeration of remains, and permit processing without ceremonies. This cost-effective option provides essential services while allowing families to plan memorial events separately. We handle all required documentation for state compliance.
Memorial Services
We organize personalized memorial services at our facilities featuring chapel arrangements, obituary support, and guest accommodations. Services can be tailored to religious traditions or secular preferences with professional coordination from our staff.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning service allows individuals to document end-of-life preferences with guaranteed pricing. We provide consultation for legal documentation, payment plans, and specific service selections to relieve family decision-making during difficult times.
Veterans Services
We coordinate VA benefits including burial flags, headstones, and military honors. Our staff assists with documentation for service-connected memorials and ensures compliance with veterans' program requirements for eligible individuals.
Bereavement Support
We offer year-long daily grief support messages and resource guidance for families. Our program provides emotional assistance beyond funeral services through personalized communication and community resource referrals for ongoing healing.
People
Kevin T. Kopicki
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director with 35+ years in family business. Specializes in pre-planning consultations and veterans' benefits coordination. Active community member with deep local connections.
George Kopicki
Founder
Third-generation funeral director who expanded services in 1970s-80s. Established modern facilities with handicap accessibility and private parking. Built reputation for compassionate care during 40-year career.
Questions
What cremation services do you offer?
We provide direct cremation with basic care, refrigeration, and permit processing without ceremonies. Memorial services can be arranged separately.
Do you accept Public Aid payments?
Yes, our direct cremation services can be billed directly to Illinois Department of Public Aid for qualifying cases.
Can I pre-plan cremation services?
Yes, we offer pre-arrangement planning with guaranteed pricing and no registration fees.
Do you assist veterans' families?
Yes, we coordinate veterans' burial flags, headstones, and military honors through VA programs.
What payment methods are accepted?
We accept major credit cards and offer flexible payment arrangements for qualifying families.
Is 24/7 emergency service available?
Yes, our team provides immediate assistance any day at any hour for urgent needs.
