Eley McCrory Funeral Home, Inc.

Eley McCrory Funeral Home, Inc. is a family-owned and operated funeral home located at 334 Main Street in Fayette City, Pennsylvania. With a history deeply rooted in the local community, the funeral home traces its origins back to the 1800s when funeral directors were also cabinet makers. The original business was known as George McCrory and Sons until 1958, when it became Howard W. McCrory Funeral Home. That same year, E. James Eley Jr. joined the team as a supervisor and embalmer. In 1997, Eley purchased the funeral home from the McCrory family and renamed it Eley McCrory Funeral Home, Inc., a name that has since become synonymous with compassionate care and professional service. Today, E. James Eley Jr. remains the supervisor, and his son, James Eley, serves as owner and partner, continuing the family legacy.

The funeral home is committed to providing personalized, dignified services to families in their time of need. Their offerings include traditional burial services, pre-planning and pre-arrangement options, and a comprehensive general price list to ensure transparency. They also provide specialized veteran services, including assistance with headstones and burial flags, as well as grief support resources, social security benefits guidance, and information on local churches. The funeral home features a unique showroom located in what was once the church adjacent to the main building; in December 1998, the space was remodeled to house the York Generations Funeral Resource Center, offering families up-to-date resources.

Accessibility and comfort are priorities. In spring 1998, the facility underwent renovations to become more wheelchair accessible, including an accessible entrance and parking lot. Additionally, a serene water garden was created as a peaceful area for families to reflect. Eley McCrory Funeral Home also offers financial assistance options to help ease the burden during a difficult time. The funeral home's website features recent obituaries, an email notification list for new obituaries, and the ability to send condolences and order flowers directly. While the business is listed as temporarily closed on some platforms, its website remains active with current obituaries and service information. For over a century, Eley McCrory Funeral Home, Inc. has been a pillar of support in Fayette City, blending tradition with modern amenities to honor lives with respect and care.