Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
At Rusiewicz Funeral Homes, we have dedicated ourselves to providing professional, dignified, and affordable services to families during their time of need. Since 1914, our family-owned business has served the Alle Kiski Valley with two convenient locations in Arnold/New Kensington and Lower Burrell. Our comprehensive offerings include traditional burial, cremation, and personalized memorial services, complemented by bronze and granite headstones through Rusiewicz Monuments. We coordinate every detail from transfer arrangements to obituary filings, ensuring each family's unique traditions are honored. Our team of licensed funeral directors, spanning four generations of the Rusiewicz family, brings deep local knowledge and unwavering compassion to every service.Recognized as Best Funeral Home by the Valley News Dispatch in 2016, 2017, and 2024, we combine decades of expertise with personalized touches like memorial videos and portraits. We prioritize transparency by assisting with Social Security notifications, veterans benefits, and cemetery coordination. Our commitment to excellence extends to 24/7 emergency services and a focus on alleviating logistical burdens during difficult times. Through continuous service innovation since our founding, we remain a trusted pillar of the community, dedicated to honoring lives and supporting families with integrity.
Services
Traditional Burial
Cremation Services
Memorial Ceremonies
Obituary Coordination
Monument Sales
Veterans Benefits Assistance
24/7 Emergency Arrangements
Memorial Videos
Grave Markers
Pre-Planning Services
Details
- Year established: 1914
Highlights and features
- Four generations of funeral service expertise since 1914
- Personalized memorial options including custom videos and portraits
- 24/7 emergency services with immediate response availability
- Comprehensive support including veterans benefits coordination
- Locally-owned with deep community connections in Allegheny County
What people say
Professional and compassionate staff
Personalized memorial options
24/7 emergency availability
Generations of expertise
Veterans benefits assistance
Services
Traditional Burial Services
We provide comprehensive traditional burial arrangements including visitation coordination, clergy communication, and cemetery scheduling. Our team handles all legal documentation from death certificates to Social Security notifications. Families receive personalized guidance through every step of the service planning process.
Cremation Services
Offering dignified cremation services that include memorial visitation periods and personalized tribute elements. We help families create meaningful ceremonies that honor their loved one's life while meeting all legal requirements for final disposition.
Memorial Ceremonies
Custom memorial events featuring personalized elements like memorial videos and artistic portraits. Our staff coordinates all aspects including venue scheduling, clergy arrangements, and military honors for eligible veterans.
Monument Sales
Rusiewicz Monuments provides bronze and granite headstones with customization options. Our selection includes traditional markers and contemporary designs to create lasting tributes that reflect individual personalities.
Pre-Planning Services
We offer comprehensive pre-planning consultations to document final wishes and alleviate future burdens. This service includes personalized arrangement documentation and guidance through all available options for future reference.
People
William R. Rusiewicz
Supervisor & President
Fourth-generation funeral director with over 40 years of experience. Graduated from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science in 1971. Led the incorporation of both funeral homes in 1978 and established Rusiewicz Monuments in 1991.
Roberta S. Rusiewicz
Supervisor & Secretary
First female Rusiewicz funeral director with education from Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Third-generation professional with expertise in family traditions and community service. Active in multiple civic organizations.
Kristen Rusiewicz Dunn
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation director since 1994 with business administration background. Vice President overseeing daily operations. Combines family legacy with modern service approaches while serving the AK Valley community.
William W Rusiewicz
Funeral Director
Fourth-generation professional licensed in 2006 with MBA from Duquesne University. Specializes in veteran services and community outreach. Maintains family tradition of compassionate care with contemporary business practices.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, and personalized memorial ceremonies with customizable tribute elements.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning consultations to document your final wishes and ease future decision-making for loved ones.
Do you handle out-of-town arrangements?
We coordinate all logistical details including transfers from any location worldwide and out-of-town newspaper notifications.
Are veterans benefits included?
We assist with applying for veterans benefits and coordinate military honors for eligible service members.
What memorial personalization options exist?
We offer memorial videos with 25-35 photos and memorial portraits transformed from photographs into oil painting-style artwork.
