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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Red Lion, PA
At Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we believe life offers second chances until it comes to honoring a loved ones final journey. With nearly a century of service in York County, our family-owned business ensures every farewell reflects the life lived. Our team of funeral directors and care staff collaborates with families to plan personalized funerals, memorials, or cremations, emphasizing affordability and transparency.We prioritize respectful care for the deceased, informed decision-making for families, and comprehensive grief support. Our new 12,000-square-foot facility in Red Lion, PA, features modern amenities to accommodate diverse needs, including veterans honors and pre-planning services. With 24/7 availability, we guide families through every step, ensuring dignity and compassion.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Memorial Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Honors
Fingerprint Jewelry
Keepsake Creation
Grief Support
Pre-Arrangements
Cremation Urns
Highlights and features
- We offer 24/7 personalized support for immediate and pre-planned needs.
- Our team provides transparent pricing and budget-friendly service options.
- We specialize in veterans honors and military funeral traditions.
- Our new facility ensures modern, accessible spaces for all family needs.
- We prioritize grief resources and community-focused, compassionate care.
What people say
24/7 availability
Transparent pricing
Veterans honors
Personalized tributes
Modern facility
Services
Funeral Services
We offer traditional funeral services with customizable visitations, viewings, and ceremonies. Families may choose burial or cremation, with options for religious or non-religious gatherings. Our team ensures respectful care for the deceased and supports families in creating meaningful tributes. Services can be held at our funeral home, a church, or graveside, with post-service receptions available.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include direct cremation, memorial services with urns, and traditional funerals followed by cremation. We provide certified crematory operators, timely documentation, and safekeeping of remains. Families receive guidance on scattering, burial, or retaining ashes in personalized urns, with options for memorial jewelry and keepsakes.
Memorial Services
Memorial services honor loved ones with or without the urn present. These gatherings can occur weeks after death and are held at our chapel, a graveside, or a location of choice. We assist in personalizing events with music, readings, and tributes, ensuring a meaningful celebration of the deceaseds life and legacy.
Pre-Planning
Pre-planning allows individuals to document final wishes and alleviate family burdens. We offer consultations to outline service preferences, including burial, cremation, or memorial options. Prepayment through insurance ensures cost protection against inflation, providing peace of mind for families and ensuring wishes are honored.
Veterans Honors
We specialize in veterans funeral honors, including flag presentations, military headstones, and burial benefits. Our team collaborates with the VA to ensure eligibility for honors and assists families in securing reimbursements for service-related expenses, providing dignified tributes for those who served.
People
Katharine Wagner-Elfner
Owner, Supervisor
Katharine Wagner-Elfner acquired the former Burg Funeral Home in 2023, continuing its legacy of compassionate care. With hands-on experience in funeral services, she leads the development of a new 12,000-square-foot facility designed to meet evolving community needs while maintaining personalized, family-centered service.
Questions
What cremation options are available?
We offer direct cremation, memorial services with urns, and traditional funerals followed by cremation, with guidance on scattering or retaining ashes.
Can I pre-plan my funeral?
Yes, pre-planning documents your wishes and can be funded through insurance to ensure affordability and reduce family burdens.
Do you serve veterans?
Yes, we provide military honors, headstones, and burial benefits, collaborating with the VA to honor veterans’ service.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Red Lion, Dallastown, York, and all York County, PA communities with funeral, cremation, and memorial services.
Are fingerprint keepsakes available?
Yes, we offer custom fingerprint jewelry and keepsakes to honor loved ones, crafted with personalized care.
What are your hours?
Our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance, with office visits by appointment.
