Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Philadelphia, PA
Burns Funeral Home has served Philadelphia and surrounding communities for over 85 years as a family-owned business dedicated to compassionate care during times of loss. Our three convenient locations in Columbia Ave, Frankford Ave, and Levittown provide personalized funeral planning, cremation services, and memorial arrangements while maintaining deep civic engagement through free community programs. We prioritize treating every family like neighbors, offering expert guidance that has made us a trusted local institution.Our commitment to excellence spans pre-planning consultations, veteran burial assistance, and 24/7 emergency support, ensuring comprehensive care that extends beyond traditional funeral services. With decades of collective experience, our staff approaches each arrangement with sensitivity and professionalism.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Memorial Planning
Pre-Planning Consultations
Veteran Burial Assistance
Community Outreach Programs
Details
- Year established: 1940
Highlights and features
- Family-owned business serving Philadelphia communities since 1940
- Three conveniently located funeral homes available 24/7
- Comprehensive pre-planning resources and veteran burial assistance
- Personalized grief support and memorial planning services
- Free community programs and local civic engagement initiatives
What people say
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Services
Funeral Arrangements
Our funeral planning specialists create personalized services honoring each individual's life. Families receive comprehensive guidance through arrangement options, documentation processing, and facility coordination. We offer traditional burials with chapel services as well as customized memorial solutions reflecting personal preferences and cultural traditions.
Cremation Services
We provide dignified cremation alternatives including direct cremation, memorial ceremonies with urn presentation, and scattering services. Families receive detailed explanation of options, assistance with permit acquisition, and help selecting appropriate urns or keepsake containers for ashes preservation.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Our pre-planning advisors help individuals document personal wishes for future services while securing current pricing. This process alleviates family decision-making burdens during difficult times through comprehensive discussions about service preferences, available funding options, and legal documentation.
Veteran Burial Assistance
We specialize in connecting veterans' families with full military honors and benefit programs. Our team secures DD214 documentation, coordinates flag presentations, and facilitates cemetery arrangements at national veterans' burial grounds while explaining eligibility requirements for VA benefits.
Memorial Planning
Our memorial specialists design meaningful tribute events including slideshow presentations, guestbook creation, and keepsake materials. We offer both traditional chapel gatherings and unique celebration-of-life formats with customized music selections, floral arrangements, and personalized service programs.
Questions
Do you offer 24/7 emergency funeral services?
Yes, our Philadelphia locations provide emergency assistance 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate arrangements and transportation.
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer comprehensive pre-planning consultations to document personal wishes, select service elements, and establish funding through insurance or trust accounts.
Are cremation services handled in-house?
Our funeral homes maintain on-site cremation facilities operated by licensed professionals following strict identification verification procedures.
Do you assist with veteran funeral benefits?
We specialize in military funeral honors and help families access VA benefits including flag presentation, rifle salute, and cemetery placement.
What areas do you serve?
While headquartered in Philadelphia, we serve families across Bucks County and surrounding Pennsylvania communities from our three locations.
Do you provide grief counseling resources?
Our website features a grief library with coping strategies and we connect families with local support groups meeting regularly.
