Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service in Chester, PA
Lewis M Hunt-Irving Funeral Home has served Chester, Pennsylvania, with compassion and integrity since 1926. Founded by Lewis M. Hunt Sr., a pioneering African-American Deputy Coroner, our legacy is rooted in providing dignified funeral services for all families, regardless of background. We specialize in personalized arrangements, including veterans' honors, cremation services, and pre-planning options.Our team prioritizes transparency, affordability, and cultural sensitivity, ensuring every family receives tailored support during their time of need. With decades of combined experience, we remain committed to honoring lives with professionalism and empathy.
Services
Funeral Arrangements
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans' Burials
Floral Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1926
Highlights and features
- We offer over 95 years of experience in funeral services since 1926.
- Specialized veterans' burial arrangements with full military honors.
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies.
- Transparent pricing with no hidden fees for all service options.
- Culturally sensitive services accommodating diverse religious and ethnic traditions.
What people say
Professional, compassionate staff
Flawless service execution
Affordable pricing options
Personalized attention to detail
Highly recommend to others
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We provide comprehensive funeral planning services tailored to individual preferences and cultural traditions. Our directors assist with venue selection, obituary preparation, and coordination of religious or secular ceremonies. Families receive guidance on legal documentation and estate-related paperwork to ensure compliance with state and federal regulations.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include private viewing options, memorial ceremony planning, and urn selection. We offer biodegradable urns for eco-conscious burials and provide documentation for scattering permits in designated areas. Families receive support with veterans' cremation benefits and memorialization choices.
Veterans' Burials
We specialize in full military honors ceremonies with flag presentation and Taps performance. Our team coordinates government headstones, burial flags, and VA benefit applications. Services include cemetery plot arrangements at Haven Memorial Park and documentation for service-connected death compensation.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes and lock in current pricing. We offer customizable plans for traditional burials, cremation, and memorial services. Clients receive legal documentation to ensure their preferences are honored, reducing emotional and financial burdens for surviving family members.
Grief Support
We provide post-service grief counseling resources and support groups for families coping with loss. Our programs include referrals to community mental health professionals and educational materials on navigating the grieving process. Support extends to assistance with Social Security survivor benefits and estate settlement.
People
Dr. Lewis M. Hunt-Irving
Funeral Director
Dr. Hunt-Irving holds a Doctor of Dental Medicine and funeral service certification. He continues his family's legacy of compassionate care since joining the business in 2000. His leadership emphasizes modernizing services while maintaining traditional values of dignity and respect.
Questions
Why have a funeral service?
Funerals provide closure through shared remembrance, helping mourners process loss and begin healing in a supportive community setting.
What does a funeral director do?
We handle all logistics including transportation, documentation, service coordination, and connecting families with grief resources.
What steps follow a death?
Contact us immediately for 24/7 assistance. We'll guide you through documentation, service planning, and coordinating with cemeteries or crematories.
Can I personalize funeral arrangements?
Yes! We create customized services reflecting personal preferences, cultural traditions, and unique tributes to honor your loved one's life.
Are payment plans available?
We offer flexible payment options and will work with families to arrange affordable solutions during this difficult time.
