We support families through every step of a loss by providing personalized funeral ceremonies, life celebrations, traditional burials, and direct cremation services. As a deeply rooted, family-owned provider in Lebanon County, our focus is on creating meaningful tributes that fit your family's traditions, budget, and personal wishes—whether that means a formal gathering or a simple, private arrangement.

The choice depends entirely on your family's personal preferences, religious traditions, and budget. A traditional service typically involves a viewing, a formal funeral ceremony, and a physical burial or entombment. Cremation offers greater flexibility for the timing of a memorial service and options for final disposition, such as keeping an urn at home, placement in a columbarium, or scattering. Our team is available to explain the distinct steps and costs of both paths to help you make an informed decision.

Yes, pre-planning (or pre-arranging) your funeral allows you to outline your exact wishes, relieving your family of difficult choices during a time of grief. You can also choose to pre-fund the services to lock in current pricing and protect your loved ones from future inflation. Thompson Funeral Home offers secure pre-need planning options that can be initiated online or in person with one of our licensed funeral directors.

If the death occurs at a care facility or hospital, the staff will notify the authorities and contact us directly. If a peaceful passing happens unexpectedly at home, your first step is to call emergency services (911) or the attending hospice nurse. Once medical professionals or the local coroner have completed their necessary documentation, call Thompson Funeral Home at (717) 272-0701. We are available 24/7 to guide you through the immediate next steps and arrange respectful transportation into our care.

In Pennsylvania, official certified death certificates are typically processed and issued within one to two weeks following the filing of the vital statistics paperwork. The number of copies your family will need depends on the complexity of the estate. Generally, we recommend ordering 5 to 10 certified copies, as they are required by entities such as life insurance companies, banks, the Social Security Administration, and real estate transfer agencies to settle a loved one's affairs.