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Your Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Pottsville, PA
Schlitzer Allen Pugh Funeral Home & Cremation Services has served Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania since 1993 with compassionate, personalized end-of-life care. Our locally owned and operated business offers traditional funerals, cremation services, pre-planning solutions, and veterans' tributes. Our certified funeral directors and staff bring decades of combined experience, prioritizing dignity, transparency, and family-centered support.We provide comprehensive services including casket and urn selection, graveside ceremonies, and grief resources, with a satisfaction guarantee on all professional services. Our facility accommodates viewings and visitations, and we offer 24/7 assistance for immediate needs.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans' Tributes
Ocean Scattering
Highlights and features
- We offer decades of local funeral service experience
- Our certified staff provides personalized service guarantees
- We specialize in veterans' tribute ceremonies with military honors
- We provide 24/7 emergency assistance and pre-planning options
- Our facility accommodates large family gatherings and visitations
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional service
Personalized attention
24/7 availability
Military honors
Services
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide dignified, cost-effective alternatives to traditional burial. Certified professionals handle all arrangements including urn selection, memorial services, and scattering options. We offer personalized cremation packages starting at $2,495 and provide full transparency about all costs and procedures.
Traditional Funerals
We coordinate comprehensive traditional funeral services including embalming, visitation, and burial arrangements. Our facilities accommodate large gatherings with spacious reception areas and professional staff to guide families through every detail of the service planning process.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document their final wishes and alleviate future burdens on family members. We offer home consultations and customized planning guides to ensure all preferences are clearly recorded and easily accessible when needed.
Veterans' Tributes
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag folding ceremonies, Taps performances, and VA benefit coordination. Our staff works with funeral honors details to provide proper recognition for veterans' service to the country.
Ocean Scattering
Our licensed directors provide ocean scattering services off Key West's coast with EPA-compliant procedures. Certified scuba divers ensure precise placement at reefs or wrecks, including documentation, photos, and personalized transportation of remains for an additional fee.
People
Brian Leffler
Owner & Licensed Funeral Director
Born and raised in Pottsville, Brian has served as funeral director since 1996. He purchased the funeral home in 2013 after working there since 1993. A graduate of Northampton Community College's mortuary program, he brings over 25 years of local funeral service experience.
Albert Breznik
Licensed Funeral Director
A Ringtown native with nearly 30 years in funeral service, Albert graduated from Simmons Institute of Funeral Service. Former deputy coroner and funeral home owner, he brings extensive experience in both funeral direction and community service to the Pottsville location.
Madison Perchak
Funeral Director
A Hazleton-area native, Madison graduated from Northampton Community College's mortuary science program in 2023. She became a licensed funeral director in 2024, combining recent education with compassionate service to support families during difficult times.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, pre-planning options, veterans' tributes, and ocean scattering services.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services including home consultations and customizable planning guides.
Do you handle veterans' funeral benefits?
Yes, we coordinate VA benefits and conduct military honors ceremonies with flag folding and Taps performances.
What is your service area?
We serve all Schuylkill County communities including Pottsville, Port Carbon, St. Clair, and Schuylkill Haven.
Are financing options available?
Yes, we offer financing solutions to help families manage funeral service costs.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our staff is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance.
