Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, Inc.

Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home, Inc., located at 229 West 12th Street in Hazleton, Pennsylvania, is a third-generation family-owned funeral home that has been serving families of all faiths since 1939. Founded by Joseph A. Moran Sr., who passed away in August 2013, the firm continues his legacy of compassionate, personalized care under the leadership of Joseph A. Moran Jr., along with staff members Melissa Moran and Daniel Berlitz. The funeral home is a proud member of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association (PFDA) and is committed to upholding the highest standards of professionalism and service.

The funeral home features a large, beautiful chapel with a wheelchair-accessible entrance and on-site parking, ensuring that all families can comfortably gather to honor their loved ones. Among its modern offerings, Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home provides webcasting services through Zoom, allowing distant family and friends to participate in services remotely. Additionally, the home offers fingerprint keepsakes as a unique, personal memento of the deceased.

A complete range of services is available, including traditional burial services, cremation options, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life and beliefs of the individual being honored, whether through a religious service, a simple cremation, or a personalized celebration of life. The staff works closely with families to handle all logistical details, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

For those planning ahead, the funeral home offers pre-planning services and burial trusts, allowing individuals to document their wishes and lock in current pricing, thereby easing the burden on loved ones during a difficult time. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often on the same day.

Serving Hazleton and the surrounding Luzerne County area, Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home also extends its services to nearby communities including Ashland, Ashley, Berwick, Drums, Frackville, Freeland, Girardville, and Glen Lyon. The staff’s deep local knowledge ensures that traditions, faith communities, and local cemeteries are respected and integrated into each service.

With a perfect 5.0 rating on Google from seven reviews, the funeral home is recognized for its dedication to excellence. Whether families are facing an unexpected loss or making advance arrangements, Joseph A. Moran Funeral Home provides a warm, supportive environment to guide them through every step of the farewell process.