Your Trusted Choice for Funeral Homes in Juniata
When someone you love dies, there’s no time to research your options. Our role starts with that first phone call, and our job is to carry the days ahead one decision at a time.At McCafferty Funeral & Cremation Inc., we’re family-owned and operated, so the person who answers your call is the same person standing with you at the cemetery. That’s what’s made us a trusted name among funeral homes in Juniata. Call when you’re ready. We’ll take it from there.
Our Team
Two licensed funeral directors handle every family we serve. You won’t be passed between staff members or meet someone new on the day of the service. Working with our funeral home in Juniata means working directly with the McCafferty family, from the first phone call through the final arrangement.
Mark C. McCafferty, F.D., Supervisor
Mark oversees every service our firm conducts and holds the supervisor license for the funeral home. He's spent his career guiding families through arrangements with patience and steady attention to detail, whether that means a full traditional funeral or a simple cremation with no service at all.
Koryn McCafferty, F.D.
Koryn works closely with families during the planning process, handling arrangements, documentation, and the coordination that keeps a service running smoothly. She takes particular care with the details families worry about most, making sure nothing about the day feels rushed or impersonal.
Our Services
Every family arrives with something different in mind. Some want a full traditional funeral with a Mass and a procession to the cemetery. Others want cremation handled quietly, without a gathering at all. We arrange both, and everything in between, at whatever pace you need.
Funeral Services
A traditional service can include a viewing, a funeral ceremony, and burial at a cemetery of your choosing. We handle transportation, preparation, permits, and the schedule, coordinating with churches and cemeteries throughout the Juniata and Feltonville area so the timing works for your family.
Cremation Services
Cremation gives families flexibility. You can hold a viewing beforehand, plan a memorial gathering weeks later, or choose direct cremation with no service. We’ll walk you through the paperwork, the container options, and what to consider when deciding how to keep or place the remains.
Funeral Preplanning
Planning ahead spares your family from guessing at your wishes during a difficult week. We’ll sit down with you, record your preferences, and explain how funding options work. Arrangements can be updated as circumstances change, and everything stays on file with our firm.
Veteran Services
Veterans and their spouses qualify for burial benefits that many families never claim. Among Juniata funeral homes, we make it a point to handle that paperwork ourselves, coordinating military honors, flag presentation, and interment at Washington Crossing National Cemetery when that’s your preference.
Church Viewings and Memorials
Some families prefer to gather at their own parish rather than at a funeral home. We arrange viewings and memorial services at churches throughout Northeast Philadelphia, working with clergy on scheduling, music, and the order of the service so everything follows your congregation’s customs.
Virtual Arrangements
Relatives who live out of state shouldn’t have to fly in just to make decisions. We handle arrangements by phone, email, and video call, sending documents electronically and keeping everyone involved informed as plans come together.
Why Choose McCafferty as Your Funeral Home in Juniata?
Families comparing their options usually want to know three things: who will actually be handling their loved one, what the service will cost, and whether the firm understands their neighborhood. Here’s where we stand on all three.
You Work With the Family, Start to Finish
Two licensed directors, both McCaffertys, handle every arrangement personally. There’s no rotating staff and no call center. The person who meets you at the arrangement table is the same one directing the service and standing with you at the graveside.
Your Loved One Stays in Our Care
We operate the only on-site crematory of any funeral home in Philadelphia. Your loved one is never transported to a third-party facility, which means fewer hands involved, a shorter wait for the return of cremated remains, and a chain of custody we can account for at every step.
We Understand Juniata Families
Juniata is a neighborhood of many faiths, many first languages, and households where relatives live blocks apart or an ocean away. We arrange services across denominations, work with families sending a loved one home to Puerto Rico, and price honestly for working families who need to know the number before they commit.
Juniata Funeral Home FAQs
Families ask us the same handful of questions in those first few days, usually about timing, cost, and what’s required by law. Here are straight answers to the ones that come up most, so you know what to expect before you ever pick up the phone.
What Should I Do First When Someone Passes Away?
Call us. That’s it. We’ll handle notification, transportation from the hospital or residence, and everything that follows. If your loved one died at home under hospice care, contact the hospice nurse first, then reach out to us at any hour.
How Soon Do We Need to Make Arrangements?
There’s no rush on the same day. Most families come in within 24 to 48 hours, once relatives have been reached and everyone can be present. We’ll bring your loved one into our care immediately and wait until you’re ready to sit down.
How Much Does a Funeral Cost in Juniata?
Traditional burial with our firm starts at $6,400. That covers transfer, embalming, casket, memorial cards, digital death notice, death certificate filing, staff, and the procession to the cemetery. Cemetery plots, opening fees, and church honoraria are billed separately by those providers.
How Much Does Cremation Cost?
Direct cremation starts at $1,295. Cremation with a memorial service is $3,825, and viewing with cremation is $4,900. We’re the only funeral home in Philadelphia with an on-site crematory, so your loved one never leaves our care.
Is a Casket Required for Cremation?
No. Pennsylvania requires only a rigid, combustible container. For direct cremation, a simple alternative container is included. Families who want a viewing beforehand can use a rental casket, which keeps the cost far below purchasing one outright.
Which Cemeteries Do You Serve Near Juniata?
We regularly conduct burials at Greenmount, Oakland, North Cedar Hill, and Lawnview, along with Holy Sepulchre and other cemeteries throughout the city and Montgomery County. Veterans can be interred at Washington Crossing National Cemetery. If your family holds an existing plot, we’ll coordinate with that cemetery directly.
Can You Coordinate a Service at Our Parish or Church?
Yes. We work with parishes and congregations across the Juniata Park and Feltonville area, along with houses of worship of every denomination. We contact the clergy, confirm the date, and follow whatever customs your congregation observes.
Can I Plan My Own Arrangements in Advance?
Absolutely. Preplanning lets you record your wishes, lock in today’s pricing, and spare your children difficult guesswork later. We’ll meet with you at our Frankford Avenue location or at your home, and your file can be updated whenever circumstances change.
When You're Ready, We're a Phone Call Away
Whether you’re facing a loss today or putting arrangements in place for later, our family is here to help yours. Call us at any hour of the day. If you’d rather start with questions than decisions, that’s fine too. Among funeral homes in Juniata, we’ve built our reputation on treating every family the way we’d want ours treated, and that starts the moment you reach out.
