Business Details
30 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Lehigh Valley, PA
Heintzelman Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral service provider dedicated to honoring lives with compassion and personalized care. Established in 1996 through the merger of two legacy funeral homes, we serve families in Hellertown, Schnecksville, and the broader Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania. Our mission centers on delivering dignified funeral, memorial, and cremation services tailored to individual preferences, whether religious or secular. We prioritize pre-planning options to alleviate future burdens and offer modern facilities for counseling, arrangement conferences, viewings, and ceremonies. Our team of licensed funeral directors brings decades of combined experience, ensuring ethical care and adherence to the highest service standards.We maintain independent status to provide unbiased choices while respecting spiritual and cultural traditions. Our commitment extends beyond immediate services through grief support resources and community engagement, reflecting our deep roots in the region. With certified crematory operations and specialized pet cremation services, we address diverse needs while maintaining affordability and transparency. Our staffs expertise, including certifications like CFSP, underscores our dedication to excellence in every aspect of bereavement care.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pet Cremation
Pre-Planning
Certified Death Certificates
Details
- Year established: 1996
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with over 90 years of combined leadership experience
- Offers personalized funeral and cremation services tailored to individual needs
- Certified crematory operator with 24/7 availability for pet cremation
- Provides pre-planning resources to ease future decision-making
- Licensed funeral directors with specialized certifications like CFSP
Associations and certifications
- Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized tributes
Professional staff
Stress-free process
Respectful handling
Services
Funeral Services
We offer fully customizable funeral services tailored to personal, religious, or cultural preferences. Our facilities accommodate traditional ceremonies, contemporary celebrations, and personalized elements like memory tables and tribute videos. Our licensed directors guide families through every step, ensuring dignity and sensitivity while respecting individual wishes.
Cremation Services
Our certified crematory provides private and communal cremation options with transparent pricing. Services include urn selection, on-site engraving, and return of remains within 48 hours. We offer visitation areas prior to cremation and flexible scheduling to accommodate family needs, ensuring respectful handling throughout the process.
Pet Cremation
We extend compassionate care to pet owners through private and communal pet cremation services. Families can schedule appointments for pet remains retrieval, viewings, and urn selection. Our facility ensures respectful treatment of animals, with options for personalized memorials and engraved keepsakes to honor beloved pets.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document funeral preferences in advance, reducing emotional and financial burdens on families. We provide guidance on legal documents, service customization, and cost options. This proactive approach ensures personal wishes are honored while offering peace of mind to clients and their loved ones.
Certified Copies of Death
We assist families in obtaining certified copies of death certificates required for legal and financial matters. Our team streamlines the documentation process, ensuring accuracy and compliance with state regulations. This service is integrated with funeral arrangements to minimize administrative stress during bereavement.
People
Robert B. Heintzelman
Supervisor
Licensed since 1980, Robert holds a CFSP certification and leads the Schnecksville location. He contributes to local organizations and combines funeral expertise with community service, ensuring ethical care for bereaved families.
David J. Heintzelman
Supervisor
Licensed since 1981, David oversees the Hellertown location and co-founded Lehigh Valley Crematory. A former mayor of Hellertown, he integrates civic leadership with funeral service excellence.
Erin K. Heintzelman
Funeral Director
A fourth-generation funeral director licensed in 2019, Erin specializes in community engagement and pet therapy programs. She combines modern business practices with family tradition to support grieving families.
Matthew B. Heintzelman
Funeral Director
Licensed in 2019, Matthew brings business acumen from Penn State to funeral services. He focuses on personalized tributes and community involvement, continuing the familys legacy of compassionate care.
Jan C. Doddy
Crematory Operator
A certified crematory operator since 2022, Jan combines technical expertise with 50+ years of firefighting experience. He ensures respectful handling of remains while maintaining operational excellence in cremation services.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and customized tributes with options for religious or secular preferences.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes, select services, and alleviate future burdens on loved ones.
Do you offer pet cremation services?
Yes, our Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory provides private and communal pet cremation with personalized urn options.
Are your cremation services certified?
Our crematory operators are certified, and we maintain strict protocols to ensure respectful, accurate handling of remains.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Hellertown, Schnecksville, and the Lehigh Valley region of Pennsylvania.
