One way to get a sense of how a community lives is to look at how its people are commemorated when they die.
A funeral home provides a distinctive continuity within a community. There is something special and indeed rare about providing care and sympathy to people who are grieving, especially when one knows them as neighbors and friends.
Over the course of four generations, thousands of families have placed their loved ones in the care of Bopp Chapel because they trust its professionalism, recognize the personalized care, and are grateful for the kind support. The funeral home is celebrating its 120th year and is acknowledged as the oldest continuous business in Kirkwood.
Bopp Chapel was established in 1902 by Louis H. Bopp, who is remembered fondly as a devoted family man, community leader, and entrepreneur.
“It has been our privilege to guide families through the process of grieving with compassion, dignity, and professionalism in their times of need,” notes Christine Bopp of Bopp Chapel. “We've been serving the community for four generations and understand what's truly important. We have gathering spaces that feel like comfortable living rooms, an intimate chapel where your thoughts and spirit can rise, and truly dedicated and deeply caring professionals who always listen intently and work diligently to fulfill all your important requests. Simply put, it's about treating you and your family like our own.”
As most funeral homes are small, local establishments, their success depends foremost on reputation in the community. They must make sure that all customers are satisfied with their experience and will be likely to refer the funeral home to other families as well. That seems to have been very much the case for Bopp Chapel.
Bopp Chapel, 10610 Manchester Road, Kirkwood, (314) 965-7680, BoppChapel.com