Funeral Homes in Pennsylvania

Compare funeral homes across Pennsylvania by city, including Philadelphia. Funeral homes here are licensed by the State Board of Funeral Directors, and cremation cannot happen until 24 hours after death.

2,046 funeral homes 687 cemeteries 15 crematories

Funeral homes by city in Pennsylvania

  • Philadelphia 200
  • Pittsburgh 118
  • Wilkes Barre 49
  • Scranton 27
  • York 27
  • Erie 21
  • Reading 21
  • Uniontown 20
  • Allentown 17
  • Altoona 16
  • Upper Darby 15
  • Harrisburg 14
  • Washington 13
  • Williamsport 12
  • West Chester 11
  • Hazleton 10
  • Lancaster 10
  • Willow Grove 10
  • Bethlehem 9
  • Kingston 9
  • New Castle 9
  • Aliquippa 8
  • Beaver Falls 8
  • Carbondale 8
  • Coatesville 8
  • Easton 8
  • Ellwood City 8
  • Johnstown 8
  • Norristown 8
  • Chester 7

Plus funeral homes in 696 more Pennsylvania cities.

Funeral homes in Pennsylvania’s largest cities

Pennsylvania at a glance

Regulator Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors
Cremation waiting period 24 hours after the time of death
Death certificate $20 each, online adds $10
State death records available deaths in Pennsylvania since 1906
Vital Records branch offices six
Death certificate filing deadline four business days after death and before final disposition
Embalming required No, but after 24 hours the body must be embalmed, sealed in a container or refrigerated
Casket required for cremation No
Home burial no state statute prohibits it

Sources: death certificates from the Pennsylvania Department of Health; embalming and cremation waiting period from 49 Pa. Code §§ 13.201 and 13.212; casket and home burial from Nolo

Frequently asked questions

How do I get a death certificate in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania death certificates come from the state Department of Health and cost $20 each regardless of how many you order. Online orders add a $10 processing fee, and you can also apply in person at one of six Vital Records branch offices. The state office only issues certificates for deaths that occurred in Pennsylvania since 1906.

Who regulates funeral homes in Pennsylvania?

The Pennsylvania State Board of Funeral Directors regulates funeral directors in the state.

Is there a waiting period before cremation in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Under the state's funeral director regulations, a body may be cremated at any time after 24 hours beyond the time of death. A disposal permit from the local registrar or the State Registrar of Vital Statistics is also required before cremation.

Is embalming required in Pennsylvania?

No, not on its own. If burial or cremation won't happen within 24 hours of death, the body must be embalmed, sealed in a container or kept refrigerated. No law requires a casket for cremation.

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