Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Clarks Summit, PA
Founded in 1954, Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home has served Clarks Summit and surrounding communities with compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services for three generations. Our family-owned business prioritizes honoring individual legacies through customizable arrangements, including traditional funerals, cremation packages, and pre-planning options. With 24/7 support and a commitment to transparency, we guide families through difficult decisions while respecting their unique traditions.Our licensed professionals combine decades of experience with a deep understanding of local needs, offering memorial services tailored to cultural, religious, and personal preferences. We maintain partnerships with local florists and grief resources to provide comprehensive support, ensuring every family receives dignified, affordable care during their time of loss.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Packages
Pre-Planning
Obituaries
Online Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- We offer three generations of funeral service experience since 1954
- Our customizable cremation packages start at $3,295
- 24/7 professional support for immediate arrangements
- Online pre-planning tools for future funeral arrangements
- Licensed funeral directors serving Clarks Summit and surrounding areas
Services
Cremation Packages
Our cremation packages include professional services, refrigeration, and cremation process. Package #1 starts at $3,295 for direct cremation. Package #2 ($5,195) adds memorial services, while Package #3 ($6,895) includes viewings. All packages offer customizable options for urns, memorial cards, and additional services.
Funeral Services
We provide full-service funeral arrangements including embalming, visitation, and religious or cultural ceremonies. Services include professional direction, transportation, facility use, and personalized memorialization options. Weekend services available with additional fees for select packages.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services help document your final wishes through personalized arrangements. This includes selecting services, merchandise, and payment options to ensure your preferences are honored while relieving family decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Obituaries
We create detailed obituaries for local and out-of-town publication. Our services include composing personalized tributes, coordinating newspaper placements, and maintaining online memorial pages for honoring loved ones and sharing life stories.
Online Arrangements
Our online system allows 24/7 access to plan services, select merchandise, and review options at your pace. Families can complete arrangements remotely while connecting with our directors for guidance through phone or virtual consultations.
People
Stephen Young
Owner/Manager/Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with 20+ years experience. Graduated from Simmons Mortuary Institute in 1996. Committed to continuing family tradition of compassionate service in Clarks Summit community.
Karen Davis Rickaby
Arrangement Counselor and Certified Lay Speaker
Lifelong Abingtons resident with funeral service experience since 1997. Certified lay speaker providing personalized funeral ceremonies. Active community member dedicated to serving local families with compassion and professionalism.
Andrew Sobolak
Licensed Funeral Director
Scranton native licensed funeral director since 2019. Graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Professional member of Waverly Lodge #301, serving Scranton/Clarks Summit areas with expertise and dedication.
Questions
What cremation package options do you offer?
We offer three cremation packages starting at $3,295, including direct cremation, cremation with memorial service, and cremation with viewing and funeral service.
Can I plan funeral arrangements online?
Yes, our online arrangements tool lets you explore options and create personalized plans at your convenience with 24/7 support available.
Do you provide pre-planning services?
We offer comprehensive pre-planning options to document your wishes and ease future arrangements for loved ones.
Are payment plans available?
Yes, we provide flexible payment plans to accommodate different budget needs for all our funeral and cremation services.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Clarks Summit and Scranton, PA, with services available throughout Pennsylvania Dutch country and surrounding regions.
