James J. Terry Funeral Home

Located at 1060 West Lincoln Highway in Coatesville, Pennsylvania, James J. Terry Funeral Home has been a cornerstone of compassionate care in the Valley Township area. As part of the Carriage Services family, this funeral home combines the resources of a national leader with the personalized attention of a locally operated establishment. The facility is designed to feel like a true home—a warm, inviting space where families can gather to remember and celebrate lives lived well. Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, including federal holidays, the funeral home ensures that support is always available when it is needed most.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services, including traditional burial services, cremation services, funeral celebrant services, and memorial services. They also provide pre-planning options, funeral webcasting, and financing to help families manage costs with dignity. With a perfect 5-star rating from 31 reviews, the staff—led by Supervisor and Licensed Funeral Director Bill Rafferty, a United States Marine Corps veteran—is deeply committed to serving families of all cultural backgrounds and walks of life. Advance Planning Counselor Donna McCorkle further assists families in navigating pre-arrangement and veterans' benefits.

Community involvement is at the heart of James J. Terry Funeral Home. The team regularly sponsors free educational seminars on veterans' benefits and pre-planning, hosts election polling for Valley Township, and supports local schools, police, and senior living facilities. Recent acts of appreciation include delivering cookie trays to Harrison House healthcare workers, sponsoring the Coatesville Area High School Senior Prom, and providing meals for the Coatesville Police Department. Bill Rafferty’s leadership extends beyond the funeral home—he serves as Commander of both Frederick A. Scott American Legion Post #777 and its Sons of the American Legion Squadron, reflecting a lifelong dedication to veterans and community service.

Whether through personalized funeral arrangements, educational outreach, or simple gestures of gratitude, James J. Terry Funeral Home pledges to treat every family like their own. Their mission is to offer services that meet every specification while exceeding every expectation, ensuring that each life remembered is honored with the utmost respect and care.