Mr. Maurice Sax, and Mr. Peter Thomas Tiedemann incorporated Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home in 1924. The Funeral Home originally was a storefront business located on the Southeast Corner of Franklin Avenue and Atlantic Street in Franklin Park. In 1928, the Business moved across the street into a "new" location. In 1929 Mr. Tiedemann purchased the business from Mr. Sax and became the sole owner of the funeral home. Pictured is the first "funeral home," built in 1895.

	This is how Sax-Tiedemann looks today. The original funeral home has been incorporated in this newer version. Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home moved to its present location at 9568 Belmont Avenue during the year of 1936.
The original "Town Home" can still be seen in the middle of the expanded Funeral Home.

Sax-Tiedemann offers many different services. Our training and experience have prepared us to help, to reassure, and to understand when a family faces the loss of a loved one. We are here to replace confusion with calm, doubts with certainty, and questions with answers. Here, one finds a quiet gentleness in an atmosphere of dignity, efficiency, and trust. We offer support and guidance, not just at the time of a loss, but for as long as there is a need.

We are into our third generation of dedication to the people that we serve. The Tiedemann Family and our staff are committed to relieving the stress and easing the burden of grief of the people who depend on us, regardless of race, religion, or financial status.

We are available 365 days a year, day or night. If you are faced with a death in your family, or the loss of a friend, put your trust in the people with experience, compassion, and dedication. We have been serving our community since 1924.

	Clyde Dawson Clyde is considered by many a native Franklin Parker. He grew up in the Morgan Park area of Chicago, Illinois, and met Jean Tiedemann at Grinnell College. Clyde graduated from Grinnell College with a B.A. in Biology. He came to work for his father in law, Peter Tiedemann, in 1956, and then attended Worsham College of Mortuary Science.
Clyde, and his wife, Jean, are now retired from the active part of running Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home & Crematorium. They are still very active in our community. Clyde is a member of the Franklin Park Kiwanis Club, The Franklin Park Social Club, Leyden Laurel Masonic Lodge, and retired after 30 years as a member of School District No. 84 School Board. Clyde is also an active member of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ.
	Jean Tiedemann Dawson Jean is a native Franklin Parker. Jean has lived in the Funeral Home since its move to the Belmont Ave. location in 1936. Jean was the youngest child of Peter Thomas Tiedemann and Irma Tiedemann nee Freie; the founders of Sax-Tiedemann Funeral Home. Jean graduated from Leyden High School; and attended College in Grinnell, Iowa, and received a B.A. degree from Elmhurst College.
Jean has retired from the active work behind the scenes at Sax-Tiedemann. She still is active in the Franklin Park Women’s Club, and does volunteer work for the Women’s Association of the Chicago Symphony Orchestra. Jean is also active in the Bell choir, and is a past president of St. Paul’s United Church of Christ. Jean and her husband Clyde are enjoying being retired and on the go with their many friends.
	Stephen Dawson Stephen is a sixth generation Franklin Parker, graduated East Leyden High School in 1977, received a B.A. in Speech Communications and Theatre Arts from Bradley University in Peoria, IL and an Associate Degree of Mortuary Science from Worsham College of Mortuary Science in 1982. Stephen has also been certified by the Illinois Crematory Operators Certification Program. Stephen manages the family funeral home with the help of his wife Tammi.
Stephen is currently a Regional Director of the board of directors of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association, Past President of the Funeral Directors Services Association of Greater Chicago, the Past President of the St. Paul's United Church of Christ Church Council, a Board Member on the School District 84 School Board of Franklin Park, Il., and a former Thunder Soccer Coach. Stephen is a member of the Illinois Funeral Directors Association, The Funeral Directors Services Association of Greater Chicago, and the National Funeral Directors Association, the Cremation Association of North America (CANA), and the International Cemetery and Funeral Association. In his spare time, Stephen enjoys time with his family, a certified scuba diver, enjoys sailing, and is the keyboard player with The Coyotees.
	Tammi Burke Dawson Tammi grew up in Northbrook, Illinois. She is a graduate of Glenbrook North High School of Northbrook, Illinois; Oakton Community College, of Des Plaines, Illinois; and Triton College in River Grove, Illinois. She is a Registered Nurse. Tammi helps her husband, Stephen, with the work at the Funeral Home. Tammi’s family has been involved with Speed skating for many years. Her father, Charles Burke, skated for the U.S.A. during the 1952 and 1956 winter Olympics. Tammi and Stephen have two sons, Timothy and Christian.