Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc.

Since 1936, Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. has been a trusted pillar of compassion and service in Berks County, Pennsylvania. With funeral home locations in Reading and Oley, the family-owned and operated business has dedicated nearly a century to guiding families through their most difficult moments with dignity, respect, and personalized care. The Oley location at 423 Main Street serves as a welcoming hub for the community, offering a full spectrum of funeral and cremation services designed to honor every life uniquely.

Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory is proud to identify as Black-owned, Latino-owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned, reflecting a deep commitment to diversity and inclusivity. The business is also recognized as LGBTQ+ friendly and a transgender safe space, ensuring that all families feel respected and supported regardless of background or identity. Accessibility is a priority, with wheelchair-accessible entrances, parking, restrooms, and seating available at the Oley facility.

The funeral home provides a comprehensive range of services, including traditional funerals, burial services, cremation with an on-site crematory, memorial services, and scattering of ashes. Families can choose from a wide selection of merchandise such as caskets, burial vaults, urns, urn vaults, fingerprint jewelry, keepsakes, register books, prayer cards, and memorial folders. Pre-planning options are available, allowing individuals to arrange their own services in advance and relieve loved ones of future burdens. Financial assistance is offered to help ease the economic strain during an already challenging time.

Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory also honors veterans with specialized services, including veterans headstones, burial flags, and assistance with VA burial benefits and Social Security benefits. The staff includes professional funeral directors who are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to provide immediate support and guidance. The website features a comprehensive obituary section where visitors can leave condolences, share memories, send flowers, and make charitable donations.

Beyond the immediate arrangements, the business offers grief support resources, a newsletter, and educational materials on funeral etiquette and what to do when a death occurs. The team believes in “having the talk of a lifetime” to encourage open conversations about end-of-life planning. With a perfect 5.0 rating from 25 reviews on Google, Stitzel Family Funeral Homes & Crematory, Inc. continues to uphold a legacy of excellence, empathy, and community service in Berks County and surrounding areas.