Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Funeral Service in Mohnton, PA
Giles Joseph D Funeral Home has served families in Berks County and surrounding areas since 1946, offering personalized and compassionate funeral and cremation services. Our full-service facility includes an on-site crematory, allowing us to meet diverse needs with professionalism and care. We prioritize honoring individual traditions and creating meaningful tributes that reflect each loved one's unique life. With a dedicated team of licensed funeral directors and associates, we provide support for pre-planning, veterans' services, and grief counseling.Our historic Mohnton location, originally built in 1897, combines tradition with modern amenities to serve families during their time of need. We maintain active community involvement through local organizations and religious institutions, ensuring our services remain rooted in the values of the communities we serve.
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Veterans' Honors
Cemetery Monuments
Burial Vaults
Casket Selection
Urn & Jewelry Catalog
Grief Support
Obituary Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1946
Highlights and features
- We offer personalized services tailored to individual traditions and needs
- Our on-site crematory ensures convenience and quality control
- Licensed funeral directors with decades of local experience
- Comprehensive veterans' service arrangements available
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during loss
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
Our traditional funeral services include visitation, chapel or church ceremonies, and cemetery burial. We coordinate all elements including casket selection, clergy arrangements, and transportation. Families receive certified death certificates and personalized planning assistance. Our historic chapel accommodates over 100 guests with organ music and ordained officiants available.
Cremation Services
We provide full-service cremation with memorialization choices including urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and columbarium placement. Services may include traditional viewings before cremation or post-cremation memorials. Our on-site crematory ensures proper handling while offering flexible scheduling for family gatherings at our facility or private locations.
Pre-Planning Arrangements
Pre-planning services allow individuals to document preferences for their future services. We guide clients through all options including payment plans, document storage, and legal arrangements. This proactive approach reduces family decision-making during difficult times while ensuring personal wishes are honored.
Veterans' Honors
We specialize in military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination. Our staff assists with headstone applications and burial flag procurement. Services honor all branches of service with proper military protocols observed during ceremonies.
Merchandise Selection
Our selection room offers caskets, burial vaults, urns, and cremation jewelry from leading manufacturers. Families choose from diverse materials and designs including personalized engravings. We provide guidance on cemetery requirements and memorialization options while ensuring quality craftsmanship for lasting tributes.
People
Mark A. Yeckley
Funeral Director / Owner
Licensed Pennsylvania funeral director since 1992 with over 30 years experience. Graduate of Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Active community leader in Mohnton with multiple civic organization memberships.
Wendy Lyn Yeckley
Certified Celebrant
Bachelor of Science graduate from Cedar Crest College. Specializes in non-traditional memorials and celebration of life services. Hosts local Bible study groups and active in community church activities.
Andrea Goodman
Administrative Assistant
Governor Mifflin graduate with business ownership experience. Manages administrative operations while balancing family responsibilities with two children.
James Kurowski
Funeral Associate
Retired postal service employee and US Marine Corps veteran. 15+ years funeral service experience. Active church member in Hains U.C.C. community.
John Carl
Funeral Associate
Retired human resources professional and US Marine Corps veteran. Tenured staff member with extensive local community involvement and basketball officiating experience.
Questions
What services do you offer for veterans?
We provide full military funeral honors including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA benefit coordination. Our staff assists with headstone applications and burial flag procurement.
Can I plan a funeral in advance?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services to document your preferences, including payment options and legal arrangements to ensure your wishes are honored.
Do you handle both burial and cremation?
We offer complete traditional burial services and cremation options with flexible memorialization choices for both service types.
What's included in your funeral packages?
Packages include professional services, facility use, transportation, death certificates, clergy coordination, and basic memorial print materials.
Are obituary writing services available?
Yes, our staff assists with obituary preparation and submission to local newspapers as part of our comprehensive service offerings.
How do you support grieving families?
We provide grief counseling resources, support groups, and personalized follow-up care to help families navigate their loss journey.
