Service Offerings - John F. Fluehr & Sons, Inc.

At John F. Fluehr & Sons, Inc., we know that saying goodbye is one of life’s most difficult moments. Making decisions about a loved one’s funeral, burial, or cremation services can feel overwhelming—but you don’t have to do it alone. Proudly serving Philadelphia families for generations, our caring team is here to offer guidance, clarity, and heartfelt support every step of the way.

We understand that every family has its own traditions, beliefs, and wishes. Whether you're planning a traditional funeral service, a modern celebration of life, or choosing between burial and cremation, we’re here to help you find the option that feels most meaningful. Below, you'll find helpful information to better understand your choices and make a decision with confidence and peace of mind.

Burial Services

We provide various burial services to suit your needs:

Immediate Burial: Direct burial without a public service.
Visitation: Gathering with the deceased, with an open or closed casket, to offer support and farewells.
Funeral or Memorial Service: Personalized ceremonies at a chosen venue to honor the deceased's life.
Graveside Service: A ceremony at the burial site, allowing loved ones to witness the final disposition.

These options offer meaningful ways to commemorate your loved one. For more information on personalizing these services, please contact us directly.

Cremation Services

A common misconception is that cremation prevents the possibility of holding a funeral service or visitation. This is not true; you can still have a memorial service to celebrate your loved one's life, with many options available for honoring their memory. After cremation, you can choose from various final disposition methods:

Interment: Bury or entomb your loved one's cremated remains in a family plot, memorial site, cremation niche, or urn garden. Consult our staff for detailed interment options.
Graveside Service: Similar to traditional burial, this service allows loved ones to honor the deceased during the burial of the cremated remains with prayers and tributes.
Scattering: Spread the cremated remains in a memorial garden, cemetery, over water, or any meaningful location. You may also choose to scatter some remains while retaining the rest in an urn for interment.
Multiple Urns: Distribute the cremated remains into several urns, enabling family members separated by distance to have a nearby resting place for their loved one.

These options allow for meaningful tributes that reflect the individuality of your loved one.