Corcoran Funeral Home

Corcoran Funeral Home, located at 20 South Main Street in Plains, Pennsylvania, has been a trusted pillar of the Luzerne County community for over 85 years. Founded on the principles of trust, reliability, and integrity, the funeral home is honored to be entrusted with the care of loved ones during life's most difficult moments. The team at Corcoran Funeral Home strives to be the most caring and helpful professionals possible, offering a wide range of services to meet the diverse needs of the families they serve.

Corcoran Funeral Home provides comprehensive funeral services including traditional burial, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. The facility features an onsite chapel for visitations and services, and is fully wheelchair accessible with an accessible entrance and parking lot. On-site parking is available behind the funeral home as well as across the street on South Main Street, making it convenient for families attending services.

Recognizing that planning ahead can ease a family's burden, Corcoran Funeral Home offers pre-planning and pre-funding programs. These arrangements allow individuals to document their personal wishes, lock in current pricing for certain services, and provide clarity for their loved ones when it is needed most. For those facing an immediate loss, the staff handles arrangements with urgency and compassion, often coordinating with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors the same day.

Every service is tailored to reflect the life being honored, whether it is a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. The funeral home serves not only Plains but also surrounding communities including Wilkes-Barre, Kingston, Ashley, Avoca, Dallas, and many others throughout the Wyoming Valley and broader Luzerne County area. Their local presence ensures deep knowledge of area traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries.

Corcoran Funeral Home is also committed to helping families beyond the funeral itself. They provide resources for grief support and assist with the necessary paperwork, including death certificates. Recent obituaries are published on their website and through partner services, allowing the community to stay informed and offer condolences. Families can also send sympathy flowers or plant a tree in memory of a loved one.

The funeral home can be reached by phone at (570) 823-1358 or by fax at (570) 829-6699. For those traveling from out of town, directions are available on their website. With a perfect 5-star rating on Google Maps (based on a limited number of reviews), Corcoran Funeral Home continues to uphold its long-standing commitment to compassionate, professional service. Though currently marked as temporarily closed on Google, their website remains active and their phone line operational, indicating ongoing service to the community.