Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Funeral Services in Chicora, PA
The Steighner Funeral Home has served the Chicora, PA community since 1972, offering compassionate and personalized funeral services to honor loved ones. Our team, led by Thomas M. Steighner and his daughter Tammy Steighner-Ondik, brings decades of combined experience in funeral planning, cremation services, and veterans' tributes. We prioritize meaningful, customized ceremonies that reflect each individual's life while providing 24/7 support during difficult times.Our commitment to community service extends beyond funeral arrangements, with active involvement in local organizations and ongoing professional development to meet evolving industry standards. We maintain a welcoming, non-commercial environment where families receive the dignity, respect, and guidance they deserve during the grieving process.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Obituary Assistance
Memorial Planning
Cemetery Arrangements
24/7 Emergency Services
Family Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1972
Highlights and features
- We offer over 50 years of funeral service experience in the Chicora community
- Our family-owned business provides personalized funeral planning and cremation services
- We specialize in veterans' funeral honors and pre-arrangement planning
- Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance and support
- We maintain active memberships in local and state funeral directors associations
What people say
Compassionate care
Professional service
Personalized attention
24/7 availability
Community commitment
Services
Funeral Services
We provide comprehensive funeral services including arrangement coordination, obituary preparation, and ceremony planning. Our experienced staff guides families through every decision, from casket selection to clergy coordination. We offer traditional funeral services with viewing options and cemetery arrangements, ensuring each tribute reflects the individual's life and family wishes.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include full memorial planning flexibility with options for urn selection and final resting place arrangements. We assist families in creating meaningful ceremonies before or after cremation, including scattering services and memorial events. Our staff provides guidance on legal requirements and helps coordinate with cemeteries for urn interment.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals plan their own funeral arrangements in advance, ensuring personal wishes are honored while relieving family burdens. Our pre-planning services include documentation of preferences and optional pre-payment options to protect against future cost increases, with flexible arrangements that can be modified as needed.
Veterans Services
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, Taps playing, and documentation assistance. Our staff helps families obtain veterans' benefits and coordinates with local VA offices. We provide specialized services for active duty, retired, and honorably discharged military personnel with appropriate ceremonial details.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing grief support resources including counseling referrals and memorialization guidance. Our services include personalized sympathy order tracking and family follow-up. We provide access to national grief resources and maintain partnerships with local support organizations to assist families through the mourning process.
People
Thomas M. Steighner
Owner & Operator
Licensed funeral director with 53 years of experience, serving Chicora since 1972. Former Mayor of Chicora for 30 years, active fire department member, and community leader. Holds Pennsylvania Life Insurance License for pre-need contract protection.
Tammy Steighner-Ondik
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1990 with additional nursing expertise. Holds PhD in Education specializing in Nursing Education. Active in professional nursing organizations and Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association legislative committee.
Questions
Why have a funeral service?
Funerals provide a vital support environment for mourning families, offering structured rituals that help begin the healing process through shared memories and respect for the deceased.
What does a funeral director do?
We handle all logistical aspects including death certificates, obituaries, service coordination, and cemetery arrangements while providing emotional support throughout the process.
Should I choose burial or cremation?
Both options allow meaningful tributes. Cremation offers greater flexibility for memorial timing and final arrangements while traditional burial remains the most common choice.
Are veterans entitled to special honors?
Eligible veterans receive military funeral honors including flag presentation and Taps. We coordinate all required documentation and ceremonial details for active and retired military personnel.
Can I pre-plan my funeral?
Yes, pre-planning ensures your wishes are honored while relieving family decision-making burdens. We offer flexible arrangements that can be modified as needed with optional pre-payment options.
