Lancaster's Only Onsite Crematory, Chapel, and Witnessing Room All Under One Roof. The First of its kind in Lancaster County. To serve you and give you comfort when choosing cremation services.

Cremation: A Personal Choice
Your loved one never leaves our care.

15 Reasons to choose our Crematory. WE DO NOT USE A THIRD PARTY CREMATORY Our crematory is located in our funeral home for your convenience. Your loved one never leaves our care. We provide an opportunity to view your loved one prior to the cremation process. You may say your final good-byes in a private, comforting and homelike setting. You may participate in the cremation process, if you desire. Each cremation is handled with care by our professional staff. 100% of your loved ones recoverable cremated remains is assured. Each cremation is conducted individually within our funeral home. We are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week. You are invited to inspect our facility at any time. We provide countless options and flexibility. On site Chapel for your convenience for Funerals, Celebration of Life Services, Gatherings,Viewings and Memorial Services. Witnessing services available for your peace of mind. Exclusively used by Charles F. Snyder client families. We serve all of Lancaster County. Cremation Options Certain religious denominations have not yet accepted cremation as a form of disposition. We suggest that you check with your clergy, or we will be glad to assist you with further information regarding cremation. When cremation is selected, there are many different options available. We will explain a few of those options here. A cremation merchandise display at each facility includes a variety of different urns, cremation containers and urn/vaults. To download our Cremation Brochure, click here.

Take time to visit our Selection Room to personalize your cremation service. Prior to the Cremation process, take time in our Comfort Room for private family viewings in a homelike setting or in our Chapel if you prefer. Then you may choose to watch from behind the glass window in our private Witness Room. Participate in the Cremation process, if you so wish. The urn is on display in our funeral ark, available for services. This allows pall-bearers to participate in a cremation service.

Cremation Funeral Services

Cremation services can include a private or public viewing and/or funeral ceremony at our Funeral Home or your place of worship prior to the cremation itself. Burial of the cremains, if desired, takes place at a later date, and may be either public or private.

Cremation with Memorial Service

This choice includes immediate cremation without a public or private viewing, but also offers the option of holding a memorial service, which is held after the cremation.

Immediate Cremation

Immediate cremation includes no ceremonies or rites. It may take place only after obtaining a signed death certificate from the attending physician along with a signed authorization from the next of kin, or authorized agent of the deceased. In the State of Pennsylvania there is a twenty-four hour waiting period after the time of death before cremation can be performed since cremation is irreversible.

Options for Cremains

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.

 

The Funeral Ark

	The Funeral Ark is designed to carry cremated remains, allowing family and friends to participate in the ceremony. From visitation and ceremony at the funeral home or church, pallbearers may carry the urn in a formal procession to the cemetery. Click on image on left to view an article that recently ran in Lancaster Sunday News.

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