Burial Services
Burial Services in Reading, PA
Families can come together, grieve, and say goodbye during a funeral service. We provide reasonably priced options for every budget at Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home. The cost of our immediate burial is $1,995. The starting price for traditional funeral services is $2,995.
Every family should have a respectable farewell, in our opinion. We can assist you with a straightforward funeral or a comprehensive ceremony with visitation. Our staff carefully and respectfully walks you through each step.
Why Choose Us
We serve Berks County families with honest pricing and personal attention. No pressure. No hidden costs. Just compassionate service when you need it most.
Immediate Burial - $1,995
Our charge for this service includes transfer of remains to funeral home, up to three days refrigeration as necessary, basic services of Funeral Director, staff and overhead, dressing, placement in casket and transfer to cemetery at funeral home convenience. This charge does not include viewing, ceremony, graveside service, merchandise, or cemetery charges. This selection can be optimized for a Veteran.
Traditional Funeral Service Selection - $2,395
Includes: Transfer of remains to funeral home, up to three days refrigeration as necessary, basic services of Funeral Director, staff and overhead, dressing, placement in casket and transfer to cemetery at funeral home convenience. Staff and use of facilities for funeral ceremony and viewing 1 hour prior, staff for graveside service, hearse (local), flower/clergy car (local), casket, acknowledgement cards (25), guest register, memorial folders or prayer cards (50), temporary grave marker. This selection can be optimized for a Veteran.
Additional charges when the above offering is selected:
- $600 Necessary care following autopsy procedure.
- Mileage beyond 20-mile radius of the funeral home as listed in itemized charges.
- $995 Saturday or Sunday funeral service
Traditional Funeral Service Selection With Casket Included - $2,995
Includes: Metal casket in choice of 6 colors, Transfer of remains to funeral home, up to three days refrigeration as necessary, basic services of Funeral Director, staff and overhead, dressing, placement in casket and transfer to cemetery at funeral home convenience. Staff and use of facilities for funeral ceremony and viewing 1 hour prior, staff for graveside service, hearse (local), flower/clergy car (local), casket, acknowledgement cards (25), guest register, memorial folders or prayer cards (50), temporary grave marker. This selection can be optimized for a Veteran.
Additional charges when the above offering is selected:
- $600 Necessary care following autopsy procedure.
- Mileage beyond 20-mile radius of the funeral home as listed in itemized charges.
- $995 Saturday or Sunday funeral service
- $3,785 FORWARDING REMAINS TO ANOTHER COUNTRY OR PUERTO RICO Our charge for this service includes transfer of remains to funeral home, embalming, basic services of funeral director and staff and overhead, staff & facilities, dressing and placement in casket, air tray, Omega II (color as selected), transfer to Philadelphia airport. This charge does not include viewing or ceremony. (Public viewing at the funeral home would be an additional $480 for two hours charge). This charge does not include cash advances such as Consulate fees, Federal Express fees, any additional mileage or Flight charges.
FAQ
How much does immediate burial cost?
Immediate burial starts at $1,995. This includes basic services. It does not include a viewing or ceremony.
What's included in a traditional funeral service?
Our traditional funeral package starts at $2,995. It includes transfer of your loved one, embalming, one hour of visitation, a funeral ceremony, hearse, flower car, guest register, prayer cards, and a temporary grave marker. Casket is not included at this price.
What's the difference between immediate burial and traditional service?
Immediate burial is a simple option with no viewing or ceremony. Traditional service includes visitation, a funeral ceremony, and a graveside service.
Are weekend services available?
Yes. Saturday and Sunday funerals are available for an added fee of $995.
Do you offer burial services for veterans?
Yes. We help veteran families apply for VA benefits. This may include burial allowances, headstones, and military honors like a flag presentation and the playing of Taps.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Reading, West Reading, Wyomissing, Laureldale, Muhlenberg Township, Temple, Hamburg, Mt. Penn, and all of Berks County.
