Pelzer Funeral Home is located near I-95 and the Theater of Living Arts, occupying a corner on S. 3rd and Christian Streets, approximately four miles from downtown Philadelphia. The funeral home is within a five mile radius of two cemeteries and looks after Queen Village and the greater tri-state community.
Housed in an attractive red and yellow brick building, Pelzer Funeral Home offers traditional burial and cremation services and direct cremation for all faiths. Originally built as a synagogue, the building boasts many unique architectural features, offering families spacious, yet also intimate and comfortable surroundings in its visitation and casket room and chapel area.
Founded in 1936 by husband and wife team Clyde and Ruth Pelzer, the family-run business started out from a site on 5th and Christian Street. In 1970 the business moved two blocks to its present day location. Today, the funeral home is run by 2nd generation funeral director Claude Pelzer, his wife Laura and son Walter Michael.
Pelzer Funeral Home offers families a totally personalized funeral service, from the minister families want for chapel or graveside services to the music, favorite scripture or text to be used.
The prices below are based on the General Price List for Pelzer Funeral Home Inc. However, funeral homes sometimes have special pricing packages available, and you should ask if those are available.
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Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead | $1,900 |
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation | $500 |
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony | $700 |
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service | $700 |
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service | N/A |
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call) | $425 |
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse) | $525 |
Use of a Family Car (Limousine) | N/A |
Direct Burial | N/A |
Direct Cremation | $1,500 |
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home | N/A |
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home | N/A |
Embalming | $995 |
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