August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc.

August J. Haas Funeral Home, Inc., located at 202 Pittston Avenue in Scranton, Pennsylvania, is a trusted, family-operated funeral home serving the greater Lackawanna County area with compassion and professionalism. As a second-generation funeral directing business, the Haas family has built a legacy of providing dignified, personalized care to families during their most difficult moments. The funeral home is committed to guiding families through every step of the farewell process—from the initial arrangements and viewings to religious ceremonies and final burial or cremation.

The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services designed to meet diverse needs and preferences. These include traditional burial services, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Families can also arrange for the preparation and transportation of human remains nationwide and worldwide, as well as assistance with out-of-town death certificates and obituaries. The staff works closely with families to coordinate with clergy, cemeteries, and other vendors, ensuring every detail is handled with care. Additional conveniences include help with hairdressing services, after-funeral floral deliveries, and arranging for chairs to be sent to the family home or a post-funeral breakfast or luncheon.

August J. Haas Funeral Home takes pride in its modern, up-to-date facilities, which are fully accessible with a wheelchair ramp and automatic door. The premises feature a casket selection room, a burial vault and cremation urn display, and a complete clothing selection for ladies and gentlemen. Other amenities include central air conditioning, a separate smoking lounge, private restrooms, a cool flower delivery room, and well-lit off-street parking to the side and rear of the building. The funeral home is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, to provide immediate assistance when needed.

In a spirit of genuine service, the funeral home does not charge for several valuable services: notification of Social Security, assistance with completing and filing Veterans’ Benefits applications, help filing for a Veteran’s Widow’s Pension (if applicable), consultation for pre-need arrangements, and any handling fee for a casket purchased elsewhere. This commitment to transparency and support reflects the Haas family’s dedication to easing the burden on grieving families. Whether families are making immediate arrangements or planning ahead through pre-need consultations, August J. Haas Funeral Home offers a peaceful, respectful environment where every life is honored with dignity.