William P. Spence Funeral & Cremation Services

William P. Spence Funeral & Cremation Services is a trusted, family-oriented funeral home located at 40 North Charlotte Street in the heart of Manheim, Pennsylvania. Since its founding in 2005, the firm has been dedicated to serving families throughout Lancaster County, including the communities of Lititz, Elizabethtown, Akron, Annville, and beyond. Under the leadership of supervisor William Spence, a respected member of the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, the team brings decades of combined experience and a deep commitment to personalized, compassionate care.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to honor the unique life of each individual. Traditional funeral services, burial, and cremation are provided with careful attention to family wishes. For those planning ahead, pre-need arrangements allow individuals to document their preferences, lock in current pricing, and relieve loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of grief. At-need arrangements are handled with urgency and sensitivity, often on the same day. The staff works closely with families to coordinate all logistics, including paperwork, cemetery arrangements, clergy, and other vendors, ensuring a seamless experience.

William P. Spence Funeral & Cremation Services is also known for embracing innovative and eco-friendly options. The funeral home offers the Living Urn, America’s first bio urn and planting system, which allows cremated remains to grow into a lasting memorial tree, plant, or flowers. In addition, Parting Stones provide a clean alternative to conventional cremated remains by solidifying them into 40-60 natural stones that families can hold, share, scatter, or travel with. These options empower families in their grief by offering tangible, personalized keepsakes.

Recognizing the importance of connecting distant loved ones, the funeral home provides professional livestreaming services for funeral and memorial services. This allows those unable to attend in person to participate in real time, with archived recordings available for future viewing and DVD production as a permanent keepsake. The funeral home’s beautiful online tribute pages further extend the reach of remembrance, enabling family and friends to share condolences, photos, and memories.

The facility itself is fully accessible, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking, restroom, and seating. It offers on-site parking and accepts prepayment plans, with financial assistance available. Operating hours are Monday through Friday from 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed.

The team at William P. Spence Funeral & Cremation Services is active in the professional community. Notably, Frank S. Miller, a licensed funeral director for 59 years, was recognized by the Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association. William Spence himself served as District #9 Governor of the PFDA. In January 2026, William and Brenda Spence presented the William and Brenda Spence Award to Jordan F. Centofanti at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, honoring a first-generation funeral director student demonstrating academic excellence and empathy.

With a perfect 5-star rating from 92 reviews, William P. Spence Funeral & Cremation Services has earned an outstanding reputation for providing meaningful celebration gatherings, affordable costs, and unwavering support to families in their time of need. Whether families choose a traditional service, a simple cremation, or a personalized celebration of life, the staff is dedicated to creating a fitting tribute that honors the love and life of the departed.