Upcoming Events
*Spring Tours of the Tombstones *
Friends of
Bohemian National Cemetery
Spring Tours of the Tombstones
When: Sunday, April 27, 2025
11:00 am and 2:00 pm
Where: Bohemian National Cemetery 5255 N. Pulaski Road, Chicago
Cost: $10 for Friends members
$20 for non-members
Each tour is limited to 30 participants,
so reservations are recommended.
You may pay by credit card in
in advance at friendsofbnc.org
You may pay by cash or check at
the gatehouse on tour day.
Please arrive 15 minutes before
tour starting time.
Walking tours are led by an experienced guide and cemetery historian.
They leave from the 1893 gatehouse, the main entrance to the cemetery. Refreshments are provided there before and after the tours.
*Memorial Day Service *
Join us for a heartfelt Memorial Day Service on May 26, 2025.
We will assemble the Gatehouse entrance at 9:00 am, followed by a solemn procession to the WWI-II Memorial for a flag raising at 9:15 am.
The ceremony will continue with a procession to the Ceremony Hall at the Columbarium building at 9:30 am.
We invite everyone to honor and remember those who have served.
Caring, Community & Respect
Committed to providing families with respectful service
in their time of need since 1877
HOW CAN WE HELP?
We're here for you and available to help during your time of need. Reach us by phone if the matter is urgent or use the secure contact form. For directions, please see our location notes and maps.
Beyond the planning process there are a number of items that need to be considered for those either planning or attending a burial or memorial service. The pages in this site help detail what you should expect from the meetings with the cemetery staff, what sort of documentation you should prepare for these meetings, and also a task list of items to be sure you take care of. We hope you find our resources helpful, if you have any questions don’t hesitate to give us a call.
Bohemian National Cemetery, at Pulaski Road and Foster Avenue on the Northwest Side, is a burial ground that welcomes all — living and deceased. And at a time when some people might hesitate to enter a museum or enclosed space, the 124-acre site provides beautiful scenery and memorials to important people and events in Chicago history within an uncrowded space to wander about.
Contact Us
We are available by phone or email:
(773) 539-8442
bohnat@bnca1877.org
5255 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60630