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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Bath, PA
Bartholomew Funeral Home has been serving families in Bath and surrounding areas since 1853. As a family-owned and operated business for six generations, we specialize in providing professional, compassionate funeral and cremation services tailored to each family's needs. Our meticulous attention to detail ensures that every service honors the deceased with dignity while alleviating the stress of planning during difficult times.We offer 24/7 support for all funeral arrangements, including traditional funerals, cremation options, and pre-arrangement planning. Our team takes pride in maintaining a legacy of small-town care and expertise, ensuring families receive personalized guidance through every step of the process. With deep roots in the community, we remain committed to supporting families during their most challenging moments.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-arrangement Planning
Custom Obituaries
Memorial Services
Graveside Services
Funeral Directing
Casket Selection
Urn Services
Grief Support
Highlights and features
- We offer six generations of funeral service expertise since 1853.
- Our team provides 24/7 support for all funeral arrangements.
- We specialize in personalized pre-arrangement and cremation planning.
- Our services include custom obituaries and memorial options.
- We maintain a legacy of small-town, compassionate funeral care.
Associations and certifications
- PFDA - PA Funeral Directors Association
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide full-service traditional funerals with personalized ceremonies, professional staff, and venue arrangements. Our team coordinates viewings, religious services, and burial logistics while offering grief support resources. Families receive guidance on legal documentation and memorialization options.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include direct cremation, memorial services with cremation, and private ceremonies. We explain all disposition options including urn selection, scattering regulations, and burial of remains. Flexible planning accommodates immediate or delayed memorial events.
Pre-arrangement Planning
We help individuals document final wishes through detailed pre-arrangements. This includes service type selection, merchandise choices, and cost documentation. Prefunding options ensure financial security while relieving family decision-making burdens during grief.
Custom Obituaries
Our staff assists with creating personalized obituaries that honor the deceased's life story. We guide families through newspaper submissions and digital memorialization options while ensuring accurate publication details and formatting.
Memorial Services
We organize memorial events at various locations including funeral homes, churches, or private venues. Services may include keepsake creation, fingerprint jewelry options, and multimedia tributes to celebrate the deceased's life legacy.
People
Zee R.K. Bartholomew
Supervisor/Funeral Director
Sixth-generation funeral director with associate degree in Funeral Service from Northampton Community College. Licensed supervisor since 2007, specializing in pre-arrangement planning and cremation services. Active community member with local business ties.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services with customizable options for each family's needs.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-arrangement planning with documented wishes and optional prefunding to ensure your preferences are honored.
Do you provide 24/7 emergency services?
Our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and emergency needs.
How can I create a custom obituary?
Our staff guides families through writing personalized obituaries and coordinates newspaper submissions or digital memorialization options.
What cremation options are available?
Options include direct cremation, memorial services with cremation, private ceremonies, and flexible disposition choices for cremated remains.
