Thompson-Marodi Funeral Home

Traditional Funeral Options

The traditional service with visitation remains the most commonly selected service we offer. The visitation, sometimes called the viewing, is a time for family and friends to support one another in their time of sorrow. The body is present in an open or closed casket allowing you and others to acknowledge the reality of death and to say goodbye.

At a typical traditional funeral, a member of the clergy officiates the service in the funeral home or in the church. The family decides whether the service is to be public or private. A procession to the cemetery follows, where a brief committal service at the gravesite concludes the ceremony.

Graveside Service

At a graveside funeral, family and friends gather at the cemetery for the ceremony. Typically, a member of the clergy officiates the service. There is no viewing at the funeral home or cemetery.

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Cremation Options

When cremation is selected, there are many different options available. The following are some of the options available.

Full Service Cremation

This cremation service can include a private or public viewing and/or funeral ceremony at our funeral home or your place of worship prior to the cremation. Burial of the cremains, if desired, takes place at a later date and may be either public or private. You are not required to purchase a casket for this type of service. A ceremonial rental casket is used.

Cremation with Memorial Service

This choice includes direct cremation (with no viewing,) but offers the option of having a memorial service after the cremation. Burial of the cremains, if desired, takes place after the service or at a later date and may be either public or private.

Direct Cremation

Direct cremation does not include any viewing or services. Burial of the cremains, if desired, takes place privately at a later date.

A note about cremation: Cremation may take place only after we obtain a signed death certificate from the attending physician, a signed authorization from the next of kin and an authorization from the county coroner or medical examiner. In the State of Pennsylvania there is a 24-hour waiting period after the time of death before cremation can be performed.

Options After Cremation

Options for the cremains include burial on the family plot, scattering of the ashes, placement in an urn to be kept at home, or placed in a columbarium niche or other location. If you would like to explore further options, we would be glad to provide you with the information you desire to meet your needs.