Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Philadelphia
Since 1936, Pelzer Funeral Home has provided compassionate funeral and burial services to families in the Philadelphia area. Our family-owned business specializes in arranging traditional funerals and cremation services for all faiths, prioritizing personalized attention and dignified tributes that reflect each individual's life. With over 83 years of experience, we handle all logistical formalities, from death certificates to service coordination, allowing families to focus on mourning.Our team offers 24/7 support, preplanning options, and grief resources while maintaining affordable pricing. Located in Philadelphia's Queen Village neighborhood, our historic facility combines professional expertise with considerate discretion to create meaningful memorials tailored to each family's needs.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Graveside Services
Preplanning Services
Grief Support
Casket Selection
Urn Services
Veteran Honors
Personalized Tributes
Details
- Year established: 1936
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1936 with deep Philadelphia roots
- 24/7 availability for immediate support during emergencies
- Personalized service planning reflecting individual life stories
- Transparent pricing with financial guidance options
- Historic facility combining tradition with modern service standards
Services
Traditional Funerals
We arrange traditional funeral services with full ceremonial elements including visitation, eulogies, and religious or cultural rituals. Our directors coordinate venue arrangements, officiant selection, and obituary preparation while providing grief support resources. Services include professional staff assistance 24/7 and comprehensive logistics management from transportation to burial permits.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services offer flexible memorialization choices with dignity. We handle all necessary documentation while providing options for private viewings, memorial ceremonies, and urn selection. Our staff guides families through decisions about final disposition including scattering, burial, or display of cremated remains in our available memorial products.
Personalized Tributes
We create customized funeral experiences reflecting individual personalities through music, photos, hobby-related displays, and unique service elements. Our directors assist with theme development, multimedia presentations, and special requests to create meaningful memorials that celebrate each person's life story and legacy.
Preplanning Services
Our preplanning services allow individuals to document funeral preferences and financial arrangements in advance. We provide consultation on service options, cost estimates, and legal documentation while offering peace of mind through our guaranteed pricing program for future services.
Grief Support
We offer ongoing emotional support through trained counselors and grief resources. Our services include individual guidance, coping strategies, and referrals to community support groups. Our team provides compassionate assistance during the arrangement process and follow-up support to help families navigate their mourning journey.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and personalized tributes tailored to individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Can I preplan a funeral service?
Yes, we offer comprehensive preplanning services including documented preferences, cost guarantees, and financial arrangements to ensure your wishes are honored.
What should I bring to the arrangement conference?
Please bring identification, death certificate documents, veteran discharge papers, clothing for the deceased, and any preplanning information or insurance policies related to funeral expenses.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency support.
How do you help personalize funeral services?
We incorporate personal elements like music, photos, hobby displays, and customized ceremonies to create meaningful tributes that reflect the individual's life and personality.
