Guss Funeral Home, Inc.

Guss Funeral Home, Inc., located at 20 South Third Street in Mifflintown, Pennsylvania, is a family-owned and operated funeral home with a rich history of compassionate service dating back to 1923. Founded by Karl Bryan Guss, the business began humbly in a garage in nearby Mifflin. In 1932, Karl purchased the current property—a house at 20 South Third Street—and transformed it into the funeral home that continues to serve the community today. The legacy of care passed to his son, Karl Edward “Eddie” Guss, who joined the business after serving as a medical professional in the United States Army in the late 1940s. Following Karl Bryan’s death in 1956, Eddie ran the funeral home alongside his mother, Grace Heisey Guss. In 1982, the family tradition continued when Eddie’s eldest daughter, Barbara, earned her bachelor’s degree in administration from Elizabethtown College, graduated from Simmons School of Mortuary Science in Syracuse, New York, and obtained her funeral director’s license before joining her father at the Third Street location. Three generations of the Guss family have witnessed both triumphs and tragedies, adapting with the times while maintaining an unwavering commitment to serving families with dignity and respect. The funeral home has expanded and renovated over the years to provide a warm, personal environment that supports friends and relatives during life’s most difficult transitions. Today, Guss Funeral Home offers a full range of services, including traditional burial and cremation options, as well as financial assistance to help families manage expenses. They provide comprehensive pre-planning services, allowing individuals to make arrangements in advance to ease the burden on loved ones. The funeral home also offers specialized support for veterans, including assistance with headstones, burial flags, and other benefits. Recognizing that grief extends beyond the funeral service, Guss Funeral Home provides year-round grief support through daily email messages and resources such as social security benefits guidance and local floral arrangements. The facility is wheelchair accessible with on-site parking, ensuring that all visitors can access services comfortably. With a perfect 5-star rating on Google Maps, the funeral home is highly regarded by the families it serves. Available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, Guss Funeral Home can be reached at (717) 436-2149. Their enduring motto, “We serve others as we would be served,” reflects a philosophy of personalized, compassionate care that has guided the family for over a century. As a small, independent business, Guss Funeral Home remains a cornerstone of the Mifflintown community, dedicated to supporting local families through every step of the funeral planning process.