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50+ Years
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Emergency
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Compassionate Funeral & Cremation Services in Scranton, PA
Since 1905, Chomko Edward J Funeral Home has provided compassionate funeral and cremation services in Scranton, PA. As a family-owned and veteran-operated business, we specialize in personalized memorials that honor individuality and preserve cherished memories. Our fourth-generation team offers expertise in traditional funerals, cremation options, and veterans' services, with a commitment to transparency and support during difficult times.We serve families across the Northeast, offering multi-state and international transport coordination, grief resources, and 24/7 assistance. Our facility combines historical legacy with modern amenities to create a comforting environment for remembrance. With decades of combined experience, our licensed directors guide families through every step, ensuring dignified farewells that reflect each loved one's unique life story.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Memorial Services
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Pre-Planning Services
Obituary Creation
Details
- Year established: 1905
Highlights and features
- We offer fourth-generation expertise in personalized funeral services since 1905
- Our veteran-owned team provides specialized military honors and understanding
- We coordinate multi-state and international transport for loved ones' repatriation
- Our 24/7 support ensures immediate assistance during times of loss
- We offer innovative memorial options including drone-captured tributes
What people say
Compassionate guidance
Professional staff
Personalized tributes
Veteran honors
Stress-free arrangements
Services
Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services create heartfelt ceremonies honoring individual legacies. We coordinate viewings, processions, and religious or cultural rituals with compassionate guidance. Our team ensures dignified farewells through personalized arrangements, including casket selection, obituary creation, and cemetery coordination while providing emotional support throughout the process.
Cremation Services
Cremation services offer flexible memorial options respecting personal preferences. We provide direct cremation, cremation with viewings, and memorial ceremonies with urns. Our specialists guide families through container selection, ash scattering permits, and customized tributes while maintaining the highest standards of care and respect throughout the process.
Veterans Services
Specialized veterans' services include full military honors, flag presentation, and VA benefit coordination. We assist with documentation, provide honor guard arrangements, and ensure proper recognition of service through traditional ceremonies. Our veteran directors offer unique understanding of military traditions and burial entitlements.
Memorial Services
Custom memorial services celebrate individual lives through personalized tributes. We organize venue arrangements, multimedia presentations, and keepsake creation while accommodating virtual participation. Our directors help craft meaningful ceremonies that reflect personal stories, passions, and family traditions in comforting environments.
Grief Support
Comprehensive grief support includes counseling, support groups, and educational resources. We offer personalized coping strategies, memorialization guidance, and ongoing assistance navigating loss. Our team provides compassionate listening and practical tools to help families process grief and find healing pathways after losing loved ones.
People
Edward J. Chomko Sr.
Funeral Director
A Vietnam veteran and licensed funeral director with over 50 years of service, Edward J. Chomko Sr. graduated from Simmons School of Mortuary Science and holds multiple military honors. He combines military discipline with compassionate care in serving families.
Andrew J. Chomko
Funeral Director
A U.S. Army veteran and fourth-generation funeral director, Andrew J. Chomko graduated from Northampton Community College's Mortuary Science program. He specializes in veterans' services and modern memorialization techniques while maintaining family traditions.
Questions
What immediate steps should I take when a loved one passes away?
Contact us at (570) 342-3657 for immediate assistance. We'll guide you through arranging transport, gathering vital information, and planning services while providing compassionate support.
What funeral service options are available?
We offer traditional funerals with viewings, cremation services with memorials, direct cremation, and customized services accommodating religious and cultural traditions.
Do you provide veterans' funeral honors?
Yes, as a veteran-owned business, we offer full military honors including flag folding, rifle salutes, and coordination with VA benefits for eligible service members.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes and ease future burdens on loved ones, including irrevocable burial accounts and life insurance assignments.
What grief support resources do you offer?
We provide counseling, support groups, and personalized guidance to help navigate loss, including specialized resources for coping with bereavement and memorial planning.
