Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider Since 1911
Schmidt Funeral Home PC has served the Lehigh Valley and Slate Belt communities for over a century, offering compassionate funeral planning and cremation services. Established in 1911, our family-owned business prioritizes personalized care, helping families create meaningful tributes that honor their loved ones' unique lives. Our experienced team provides 24/7 support for traditional funerals, cremation packages, and pre-planning consultations. We specialize in military honors, veteran benefits coordination, and grief resources while maintaining deep roots in local communities.Our dual locations in Nazareth and Wind Gap ensure accessible, professional guidance during difficult times. With generations of funeral service expertise, we combine tradition with modern flexibility to meet evolving family needs. Our commitment to integrity and sensitivity has made us a trusted partner for end-of-life arrangements across multiple generations of families.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Packages
Pre-Planning
Obituaries
Grief Resources
Details
- Year established: 1911
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years serving Lehigh Valley communities
- 24/7 compassionate support for immediate needs
- Personalized funeral planning with military honors
- Comprehensive cremation packages with flexible options
- Expert pre-planning services to ease future burdens
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized traditional funerals with visitations, ceremonies, and burial arrangements tailored to family preferences. Our staff coordinates all elements including venue preparation, obituary publication, and clergy coordination. Services can be held at our funeral homes, churches, or cemeteries with full customization options.
Cremation Packages
Our cremation options include direct cremation, memorial services, and full traditional funerals with cremation. Packages cover coroner authorization, cremation fees, and return of remains with flexible choices for memorialization and scattering ceremonies.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals document end-of-life wishes through comprehensive pre-planning consultations. This includes service type selection, cemetery arrangements, and financial planning options to ensure families follow documented preferences during difficult times.
Veteran Benefits
We coordinate full military honors and secure veteran benefits including burial flags, government markers, and memorial certificates. Our team ensures proper execution of military funeral protocols and paperwork submission for eligible individuals.
Online Memorials
We create interactive online memorials featuring service details, photo galleries, and guest books. These platforms allow remote participation through condolences, flower orders, and donations while preserving the deceased's legacy digitally.
People
Jane A. Follweiler
Funeral Director / Co-Owner
Licensed funeral director with 30+ years experience, Jane owns Schmidt Funeral Home PC since 2000. She graduated from Northampton Community College's Mortuary Science program and personally guides families through personalized service planning.
Patricia A. Werner
Funeral Director / Co-Owner
MBA holder and Certified Funeral Service Practitioner, Patti brings 25+ years industry experience. Former funeral service educator, she specializes in cremation services and holds multiple professional certifications while overseeing daily operations.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and memorial ceremonies with customizable options for personalization.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we help families plan ahead with detailed arrangements to ensure wishes are honored and reduce future stress.
Are military funeral honors available?
We specialize in full military honors including flag presentation and veteran benefit coordination for eligible individuals.
What support exists for grieving families?
We provide grief resources, online memorials, and ongoing support through our partnership with the Center for Loss and Life Transition.
How are cremation packages structured?
Our cremation options include direct cremation, memorial services, and traditional funerals with cremation, all with transparent pricing.
