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Trusted Funeral Services in Natrona Heights & New Kensington
Peters Family Funeral Homes has served the Natrona Heights and New Kensington communities since 1900, offering compassionate and personalized funeral services rooted in four generations of family tradition. Our experienced team specializes in creating meaningful tributes that honor individual lives while providing comprehensive support during difficult times. We maintain 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and offer pre-planning services to alleviate future burdens on families.Our expertise extends to veterans' funeral honors, pet loss services, and eco-conscious green burial options. As active community members, we demonstrate trustworthiness through transparent pricing, ethical practices, and ongoing grief support programs that extend beyond funeral services.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Honors
Pet Loss Services
Monuments
Keepsakes
Garden Stones
Grief Support
Memorial Services
Details
- Year established: 1900
Highlights and features
- Four generations of funeral service expertise since 1900
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Specialized veterans' funeral honors program
- Eco-conscious green burial and cremation options
- Personalized grief support extending beyond funeral services
Services
Traditional Funeral Service
This comprehensive service includes visitation, funeral ceremony, and burial. Our team coordinates all logistics, from legal documentation to graveside arrangements. Families receive professional guidance in planning personalized tributes with options for receptions. Available at our funeral home, churches, or other locations.
Cremation Services
We offer traditional cremation with memorial services and direct cremation without ceremonies. Cremation urns and keepsakes are available, with options for scattering, burial, or retaining remains. Our staff assists with memorialization choices including cemetery plots or private keepsakes.
Veterans Funeral Honors
Eligible veterans receive flag presentation, Taps playing, and honor guard details. We coordinate full military honors including pallbearer arrangements. Our staff verifies eligibility and assists with VA benefits applications for burial allowances and headstones.
Pet Loss Services
Our dedicated pet loss center provides compassionate cremation services with individual care. Options include private cremation, keepsake urns, and memorial merchandise. We offer transportation services and customized tributes to honor beloved companion animals.
Pre-Planning Services
We help individuals document personal wishes for future services. Pre-arrangements reduce family burdens and protect against inflation through pre-payment options. Planning can occur at our funeral homes or through our online pre-arrangement form.
People
John Adam Peters
Owner/Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director serving Natrona Heights since 1980. Graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science with extensive community involvement. Oversees both funeral home locations while maintaining family tradition of compassionate service.
Lindsay M. Peters Heilman
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 2016 with forensic science background. Active in community organizations and children's activities. Combines modern education with family tradition in serving grieving families at both locations.
Questions
Why have a funeral service?
Funerals provide essential closure through shared mourning rituals that begin the healing process for surviving family and friends.
What does a funeral director do?
We handle transportation, documentation, obituaries, service coordination, and benefit filings while providing emotional support.
Should I choose burial or cremation?
Consider personal preferences, religious beliefs, and budget. Cremation offers flexibility for memorial timing and cost considerations.
Is embalming required by law?
Embalming is not legally required except in specific circumstances, but may be needed for viewing arrangements.
Can cremated remains be scattered?
Yes, though we recommend discussing local regulations and creating meaningful scattering ceremonies with our staff.
Are there financial assistance options?
We help access veterans' benefits, Social Security, and insurance policies while offering cost-effective cremation alternatives.
