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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services in Lancaster, PA
At Charles F Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory, we have dedicated over 75 years to serving families in Lancaster and Lebanon Counties with compassion, professionalism, and unwavering commitment. Our team specializes in creating personalized funeral services that honor the unique lives of those we serve, offering traditional funerals, cremation, veteran tributes, and eco-friendly options. Rooted in community values, we prioritize easing the emotional and logistical burdens during difficult times, ensuring families can focus on healing.With seven conveniently located funeral homes, our licensed directors provide 24/7 support, guided by principles of respect, transparency, and cultural sensitivity. Our Green Burial Council certification underscores our dedication to sustainable practices, while our veteran services reflect deep gratitude for military service. Through every step, we combine experience with empathy to deliver services that meet both practical and emotional needs.
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Tributes
Green Burials
Personalized Ceremonies
Graveside Services
Celebration of Life
Anatomical Gifting
Heritage Monuments
Pet Cremation
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of experience in personalized funeral planning.
- Our team provides 24/7 support for immediate needs and pre-planning.
- Green Burial Council certification ensures eco-friendly service options.
- Specialized veteran funeral services with military honors and benefits assistance.
- Seven conveniently located funeral homes serving Lancaster and Lebanon Counties.
Associations and certifications
- Green Burial Council
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
24/7 availability
Military honors
Eco-friendly options
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Traditional funeral services at Charles F Snyder Funeral Home & Crematory include visitation, viewing, and ceremony with open or closed casket. Our directors coordinate religious or cultural rituals, music, and eulogies while accommodating vision and hearing-impaired attendees. Families receive guidance on legal paperwork, obituary writing, and veteran benefits. Services are held at our chapels or off-site locations.
Cremation Services
Our on-site crematory ensures your loved one never leaves our care. Options include cremation with funeral services, memorial ceremonies, or immediate cremation. Families may witness the process in our witness chapel. We offer urn selection, keepsake creation, and assistance with scattering or interment of remains in collaboration with local cemeteries.
Veteran Tributes
We specialize in honoring veterans with full military honors, including flag presentation, Taps, and gun salutes. Our team assists with VA benefits applications, free interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery, and personalized tributes incorporating uniforms, medals, and service memorabilia for families in Lancaster County.
Green Burials
As Lancaster County's only Green Burial Council-certified provider, we offer formaldehyde-free embalming, biodegradable caskets, and shroud burials at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery. Our sustainable practices eliminate concrete vaults and reduce carbon footprint while maintaining ceremonial dignity through eco-conscious memorial options.
Personalized Ceremonies
We create tailored ceremonies reflecting individual lives through photo displays, music selections, and unique venues. Our directors collaborate with families to incorporate cultural traditions, hobby-related elements, and location-specific tributes while providing grief support resources for long-term healing.
People
Charles F. Chip Snyder Jr.
Owner/Licensed Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with 40+ years of experience. Oversees operations across seven locations while maintaining hands-on client interaction. Active in local community initiatives and funeral service associations.
Doreen Vlassis Snyder
Vice President and Family Services Representative
Coordinates family support programs and community outreach. Combines funeral service expertise with pastoral care background to enhance aftercare services and cultural sensitivity training for staff.
Norm Mable
Licensed Funeral Director & Crematory Manager
Manages crematory operations and veteran service coordination. Certified in green burial practices with 25 years of experience in sustainable funeral solutions and military honors ceremonies.
Kelly Gramola Townsend
Preplanning Funeral Director
Specializes in advance funeral planning consultations. Helps families document wishes and secure guaranteed pricing. Leads educational workshops on end-of-life planning for community groups.
John Kenderdine
Managing Director/Licensed Funeral Director
Oversees daily operations and staff training. With 30 years in the field, he focuses on maintaining service quality standards and implementing technological advancements in memorial personalization.
Questions
What veteran funeral benefits are available through your services?
We coordinate full military honors, VA headstones, and free interment at Indiantown Gap National Cemetery. Our team assists with burial allowances and presidential memorial certificates.
Can I personalize a funeral service to reflect specific cultural traditions?
Yes, our directors have 75+ years of experience accommodating diverse religious and cultural practices, including specialized rituals, venue arrangements, and multilingual support.
What eco-friendly burial options do you offer?
We provide Green Burial Council-certified services with biodegradable caskets, shroud burials, and formaldehyde-free embalming at Mellinger Mennonite Cemetery, Lancaster's only eco-friendly cemetery.
Do you offer pre-planning services for future funeral arrangements?
Yes, we provide free pre-planning consultations with guaranteed pricing options. Our directors help document wishes and reduce future family decision-making burdens.
Can I witness the cremation process?
Our on-site crematory includes a witness chapel allowing family presence during the cremation's start for transparency and closure, with prior arrangement coordination.
What support services exist after a funeral?
We offer grief counseling resources, memorial keepsake creation, and follow-up visits. Our team maintains contact for one year post-service to ensure ongoing support needs.
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