Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Home in Reading, PA
Established in 1941, our funeral home has served Berks County families with dignity and compassion for over eight decades. Located in Reading, PA's historic Centre Park District, we operate from a meticulously preserved Georgian mansion surrounded by lush gardens, offering a serene setting for honoring loved ones. Our services range from traditional funerals and cremations to exclusive outdoor garden ceremonies, with specialized military honors reflecting our veteran-owned heritage. We prioritize personalized attention to every detail while maintaining affordability through low-cost cremation and burial options.Our team approaches each service with empathy honed through generations of experience, ensuring families receive both emotional support and practical guidance during difficult times. The business continues its founding mission of providing dignified services without financial burden, combining modern needs with historical tradition. Community involvement remains central to our philosophy, supporting local arts and cultural institutions alongside core funeral services.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremations
Garden Funerals
Preplanning
Veteran Services
Standard Burial
Green Burial
Urns
Online Arrangements
Details
- Year established: 1941
Highlights and features
- We've served Berks County families since 1941 with generational expertise
- Veteran-owned business providing specialized military funeral honors
- Offer the most affordable cremation services in the region
- Host unique outdoor garden funeral ceremonies in our historic grounds
- Maintain a 5-star reputation for compassionate, personalized service
What people say
Highly personalized attention
Affordable cremations available
Military branch symbol display
Compassionate and understanding staff
Support local community events
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services provide complete end-to-end arrangements including visitation, ceremony, and burial. Families receive personalized planning assistance, venue coordination, and grief support resources. Services maintain dignified traditions while accommodating modern needs through flexible scheduling and budget options.
Cremations
We offer affordable cremation services with multiple memorialization options. Our basic package includes transportation, cremation process, and return of remains, with optional upgrades for ceremonies and urn selection. Pricing remains transparent with no hidden fees.
Garden Funerals
Host ceremonies in our beautifully maintained gardens featuring permanent memorials and natural surroundings. These services combine traditional elements with outdoor ambiance, including full funeral program support and seasonal climate considerations. Ideal for families seeking meaningful connection with nature.
Veteran Services
Specialized services for veterans include flag presentation, military rifle salutes, and branch-specific honors. Our veteran staff coordinates with VA benefits and ensures proper ceremonial procedures. We display military branch symbols on our hearse and maintain partnerships with local veteran organizations.
Preplanning
Our preplanning service lets individuals document final wishes and lock in current pricing. We guide clients through all decisions, from service type to music selection, while providing legal documentation. This relieves family members of difficult choices during emotional times.
People
Michael F. Feeney
Owner/Supervisor
Michael F. Feeney, a veteran and third-generation funeral director, oversees operations at John P Feeney Funeral Home. Continuing the family legacy since 1941, he combines military discipline with compassionate service, ensuring affordable options while maintaining historic traditions in Reading, PA.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremations, garden memorials, green burials, and military honors services. All options can be customized to meet family preferences and budget needs.
Can I preplan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive preplanning services allowing you to document wishes and lock in current pricing. This ensures your preferences are honored while relieving family decision-making during difficult times.
Do you offer services for veterans?
As a veteran-owned business, we specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and displaying military branch symbols on our hearse.
What areas do you serve?
We serve all of Berks County including Reading, West Reading, Laureldale, Muhlenberg Township, Wyomissing, Temple, Hamburg, and Mt. Penn from our central location near Route 12.
Can services be held outdoors?
Yes, our historic property features a beautiful garden venue for outdoor funeral ceremonies, combining natural beauty with our traditional services while maintaining full accessibility.
How are cremation services priced?
We offer the most affordable cremation services in the region with transparent pricing. Costs vary based on selected options like urn type and memorial ceremony requirements.
