Funeral Home Services
Funeral Services in Pottsville, PA
Comprehensive Funeral Services in Pottsville, Pennsylvania
You need more than just a service provider when you lose someone you love. You need a caring partner to help you through one of the hardest times in your life. Our Funeral Home provide a full range of funeral services to honor your loved one's memory and give your family the support, comfort, and professional advice they need during this difficult time.
We've earned our reputation as Schuylkill County's best funeral home by providing personalized care, clear communication, and a strong commitment to treating every family like our own. Our licensed funeral directors and dedicated staff have decades of experience between them, so you can be sure that every detail is taken care of and that each tribute reflects the life being celebrated.
Traditional Funeral Services
A traditional funeral service gives family and friends a chance to get together, pay their respects, and find comfort in each other's company. These traditional ceremonies help people get through a hard time and give them closure that helps them start to heal. Our traditional funeral services include everything families need to honor their loved one in a respectful and dignified way. From the time you call us, our funeral directors take care of everything, including transportation, preparation, paperwork, facilities, and the ceremony. We take care of all the paperwork and notifications to Social Security, and we help you file for veterans' benefits so you can spend more time with your family.
- Visitation and Viewing - Visitation gives family and friends a chance to get together, offer their condolences, and remember the person who died before the funeral. Our large spaces can handle viewings of any size and have plenty of room for flowers, plants, and memorial displays. We'll set up a schedule that works for you, whether you want a few quiet hours for your immediate family or a longer visitation open to the whole community.
- Funeral Ceremony - The funeral service could be held at our funeral home, your place of worship, or another place that is important to you. Our funeral directors work with clergy, officiants, and musicians to make sure that everything goes smoothly. We help you pick out readings, music, eulogies, and any other special tributes you want to add.
- Graveside Services - After the funeral, we carefully plan the procession to the cemetery and the graveside service, paying close attention to every detail. Our staff takes care of all the details with the cemetery, making sure that the service is respectful and gives your family closure.
Memorial Services and Celebrations of Life
Not every family wants a traditional funeral. Memorial services and life celebrations can be held at different times, places, and in different ways. These events can happen days, weeks, or even months after the burial. This gives family members who live far away time to travel and gives you time to plan something that really matters.
Memorial services and celebrations of life don't have to follow the same rules as traditional funerals. We'll help you plan an event that captures the spirit of your loved one, whether it's a formal ceremony with readings and music or a more casual gathering with stories, laughter, and shared memories. You can have these services at our funeral home, a favorite restaurant, a park, a family home, or almost any other place that is important to you.
Personalized Tributes and Memorialization
Every life is different, and every tribute should be a true reflection of the person being honored. Our funeral directors take the time to get to know your loved one, including their interests, achievements, personality, and how they affected other people. With this knowledge, we can suggest meaningful touches that turn a regular service into a unique celebration.
- Tributes of Life Packages - Our tribute packages come with the things that families find most meaningful, like laminated tribute cards, thank you cards, obituary bookmarks, and personalized register books. We make professional video tributes with pictures and music that tell the story of your loved one. We also offer live streaming so that family and friends who can't be there in person can still be a part of the ceremony.
- Caskets and Burial Vaults - We have a large selection of caskets in different styles, materials, and price ranges to fit everyone's tastes and budgets. Our staff will help you find the right casket to honor your loved one, whether it's an elegant hardwood one or a less expensive one. We also have grave liners and burial vaults that keep the casket safe and the gravesite in good condition.
- Custom Memorial Items - We help you make every choice, from picking out flowers and music to readings and memorial displays. Items that reflect the person's hobbies, interests, military service, or cultural heritage can help make a tribute as unique as the person being remembered. Family and friends can connect with happy memories through photo boards, memory tables, and personalized keepsakes.
- Veterans Tributes - We have a lot of respect for people who served our country. The tribute package for our veterans includes the ceremonial folding and presentation of the United States flag, the playing of Taps, and working with military honor guards made up of at least two members of the Armed Forces. Our staff helps you file for veterans' benefits and makes sure that your loved one gets the honors they earned while serving.
Modern, Comfortable Facilities
Our funeral home has large, modern rooms that are meant to make you feel better during this hard time. Our big reception area has enough space for flowers, memorial displays, and family and friends to gather. It can also hold viewings and visitations. We keep our space clean and welcoming so that people can share memories and get help.
You can see our facilities for visitations, viewings, funeral ceremonies, and reception gatherings. We can also plan services at places like synagogues, churches, community centers, and other places in Schuylkill County.
Why Families Choose Schlitzer Allen Pugh
- Family Owned and Operated - We are a family-owned funeral home, so we answer directly to the families we serve, not to shareholders. Brian Leffler, the owner, started working here as a high school student in 1993 and has spent his whole career helping the Pottsville community. This personal stake in our reputation makes sure that every family gets great care.
- Licensed, Experienced Professionals - We have several licensed funeral directors on staff, and they have a lot of experience working together. A lot of the team members grew up in Schuylkill County, so they know the families they serve and the values and traditions of the area.
- 100% Service Guarantee - We guarantee our services in writing: if any part of our professional services or facilities doesn't meet your expectations, you won't have to pay for it. This promise shows how much faith we have in our employees and how hard we work to go above and beyond.
- 24/7 Availability - Losing things doesn't happen on a set schedule. Our caring staff is here to help you 24 hours a day, seven days a week. We're always here for you, whether you need help right away or just want to talk about your options.
- Financial Flexibility - We know that paying for a funeral can be hard. Our staff will work with your family to plan services that are meaningful and pay tribute to your loved one while staying within your budget. We have different package options and payment plans to make sure that all families can still get dignified services.
- Diversity and Inclusion - We are proud to treat families of all faiths and cultures with respect and dignity at our funeral home. Even if we don't know much about a certain custom or tradition, our team will take the time to learn about it and make sure we meet your needs.
Serving All of Schuylkill County
Families from all over Schuylkill County, including Pottsville, Port Carbon, St. Clair, Schuylkill Haven, Cressona, Minersville, and nearby towns, can count on Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home. We can hold services at our
funeral home, your place of worship, or almost anywhere else that is important to your family.
To talk to our caring staff, call 570-622-7888 or email info@tributesoflife.com. We're here to help your family get through this tough time by answering questions, giving advice, and being there for you.
FAQ
What should I do when a loved one passes away?
There's no need to hurry; first, take a moment to breathe. Get in touch with us right away if your loved one dies at home, and we'll walk you through the next steps. Staff at a hospital or care facility will help with the first steps in the event of a death. After you get in touch with Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home, we'll help you set up an arrangement conference, arrange for your loved one to be transported into our care, and start taking care of all the paperwork. We will guide you through everything at a comfortable pace and are available around-the-clock.
How much do funeral services cost?
The services, goods, and personalization you select will determine the final cost of your funeral. From basic graveside services to extensive traditional funerals with prolonged visitation, we provide packages at different price points. We will give you a comprehensive, itemized price list and assist you in understanding all of your options within your budget during your arrangement conference. Before you make any decisions, you will know exactly what you're paying for because we value total transparency. For families that are struggling financially, we also provide financial flexibility.
Can you accommodate religious or cultural traditions?
Yes. Serving families of all faiths, ethnicities, and cultural customs with dignity and respect is something our funeral home takes great pride in. Our staff will take the time to become familiar with any customs or rituals, even if we are not familiar with them, so that we can appropriately fulfill your requests. Although many of our employees grew up in Schuylkill County and are familiar with the varied customs of local families, we are equally dedicated to respecting traditions from all backgrounds.
Do we have to use your funeral home for the service?
The location of services is entirely up to you. We frequently arrange services at churches, synagogues, community centers, private residences, outdoor spaces, and other significant locations, even though our state-of-the-art facilities offer a cozy, respectable setting for visits and ceremonies. No matter where you decide to meet, our funeral directors take care of all the arrangements, guaranteeing smooth, expert services. For off-site services, we also provide our Service Value Guarantee; if you don't think our presence adds value, we'll reimburse those costs. Try again
