Buffington-Reed Funeral Home

Buffington-Reed Funeral Home, Inc., located at 200 West Main Street in Valley View, Pennsylvania, is a trusted, family-owned funeral home and cremation service that has served Schuylkill County and surrounding communities for generations. With a legacy spanning over nine decades, the funeral home traces its origins to 1929 when the Buffington family opened their first facility at 935 West Main Street. In 1989, Jim Reed, a fifth-generation funeral director with more than 167 years of family service to the area, purchased the business and established Buffington-Reed Funeral Home. Recognizing the need for a larger, more accessible space, Jim Reed designed and completed a new 7,000-square-foot facility in 1996 at the current address on West Main Street. The state-of-the-art building is fully wheelchair accessible and features one of the largest funeral chapels in Pennsylvania, yet it retains a warm, comfortable atmosphere. The lobby showcases original artwork by George Malick, and a private 200-square-foot sitting area adjacent to the lobby provides a cozy living-room feel for families seeking quiet reflection. A separate viewing area, distinct from the chapel, ensures privacy for families before services begin. The funeral home offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to honor each unique life, including traditional funeral services, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, veteran services, and pet funeral services. Preplanning is a key focus, allowing families to document personal wishes, lock in pricing, and ease the burden on loved ones during a difficult time. The facility is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and staff are available day or night to provide compassionate guidance and support. Buffington-Reed also offers convenient online obituary notifications, contactless flower delivery, and year-long grief support messages. The home serves not only Valley View but also the communities of Ashland, Catawissa, Coal Township, Cressona, Elizabethville, Elysburg, Frackville, Girardville, and beyond. Recognized for its commitment to excellence, the funeral home has a perfect 5-star rating on Google Maps, reflecting the high level of care and professionalism provided to families in their time of need. Whether planning ahead or facing an immediate loss, families can rely on Buffington-Reed Funeral Home for honest service, clear guidance, and a comfortable place to gather, remember, and heal.