Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Personalized Funeral Services
Since 1918, our family-owned business has provided compassionate funeral and cremation services to the Littlestown community and surrounding areas. With over a century of combined experience across four generations, we specialize in creating personalized tributes that honor the unique lives of your loved ones. Our team of licensed professionals offers comprehensive guidance through every step of the process, from traditional funerals to cremation services and veterans' memorials. We maintain a deep commitment to community service, operating 24/7 to accommodate immediate needs while providing thoughtful support for pre-arrangements.Our facility at 34 Maple Avenue has served as a trusted funeral home since 1939, combining historical tradition with modern service options. We emphasize transparency in all communications, ensuring families understand every aspect of their service choices while maintaining the highest standards of care and respect for the deceased.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1918
Highlights and features
- Over 100 years of continuous service to the Littlestown community
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and support
- Personalized service planning tailored to individual family needs
- Specialized veterans' funeral service coordination
- Grief support resources available for one full year
What people say
Compassionate service
Personalized arrangements
24/7 support
Professional staff
Empathetic guidance
Services
Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, viewing, and formal ceremonies. Our experienced staff coordinates all aspects from transportation to facility preparation. Services can be customized to reflect religious traditions, cultural customs, or personal preferences while maintaining the highest standards of care and dignity.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide flexible options including direct cremation, memorial services before or after cremation, and combined traditional services with cremation. We handle all necessary permits and documentation while offering guidance on urn selection and memorialization options that honor individual preferences.
Pre-Arrangements
We specialize in helping individuals plan their own funeral arrangements in advance. This service includes detailed documentation of preferences, optional pre-payment options, and comprehensive guidance to ensure all wishes are clearly recorded and legally protected to relieve family decision-making burdens.
Veterans Services
We provide specialized coordination for veterans' funerals including flag presentation, military honors coordination, and assistance with VA benefits. Our staff understands the unique requirements for military funerals and works closely with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure proper recognition and documentation.
Grief Support
Our ongoing grief support program provides daily email messages for one year following loss. We offer resources for coping with bereavement, guidance for navigating emotional challenges, and connections to community support networks while maintaining compassionate follow-up care for families.
People
Joe Yingling
Owner
Joe Yingling co-owns Little's Funeral Home with his wife Dawn. With extensive funeral service experience, he continues the tradition of compassionate care established by previous generations while implementing modern service improvements.
Dawn Yingling
Owner
Dawn Yingling co-owns Little's Funeral Home with her husband Joe. She brings dedicated service and professional expertise to the fourth-generation family business, maintaining its commitment to community support and personalized care.
Questions
What should I do immediately after a loved one's passing?
Contact us at (717) 359-4224 to arrange transportation of the deceased to our funeral home. Our staff is available 24/7 to begin the process and provide immediate assistance.
Can you handle funeral arrangements for out-of-town deaths?
Yes, we coordinate all necessary transportation and arrangements regardless of where the death occurs, ensuring seamless service for families during difficult times.
What services do funeral directors provide?
Our licensed directors handle transportation, documentation, service coordination, clergy communication, and facility preparation while providing compassionate guidance throughout the entire process.
How can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
We offer pre-arrangement consultations to document your preferences. This can be done without cost, with optional pre-payment options available to secure current pricing.
Do you accept caskets purchased elsewhere?
Yes, we honor caskets purchased from other providers while offering a comprehensive selection of our own to meet various style and budget preferences.
