Kelchner-McMichael Baker Funeral Home

Kelchner-McMichael Baker Funeral Home, also known as Kelchner, McMichael & Readler Funeral Home, Inc., has been serving families in Berwick, Pennsylvania, and the surrounding Columbia County area since 1908. Located at 121 East Third Street in Berwick, the funeral home is dedicated to helping families create healing moments that allow them to honor and remember the memories of a lifetime. The staff is committed to providing compassionate, personalized care for families of all traditions and backgrounds during times of grieving and loss. The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Each arrangement is thoughtfully tailored to reflect the life being honored, whether through a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. The experienced team handles all logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors, ensuring a seamless and respectful experience. Pre-planning services are available, allowing individuals to document their wishes, lock in current pricing for certain services, and provide clarity for their loved ones during a difficult time. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often on the same day. The funeral home also provides grief support resources, including a year of weekly grief messages to offer strength and comfort. Families can view recent obituaries on the website and subscribe to email notifications for new postings. The facility is wheelchair accessible with an accessible entrance and parking lot, and offers on-site parking. The funeral home also offers tribute videos and the ability to send flowers as a gesture of support. Serving Berwick and neighboring communities such as Ashland, Ashley, Benton, Bloomsburg, Catawissa, Coal Township, Dallas, and Danville, Kelchner-McMichael Baker Funeral Home is a trusted local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries important to the families it serves. The staff is available around the clock to assist with immediate needs and can be reached at (570) 752-3639. The funeral home is committed to helping families honor their loved ones with dignity and respect, and to providing guidance and support every step of the way.