Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Clarks Summit
Since 1954, Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home has served Clarks Summit and surrounding communities with compassionate, personalized funeral and cremation services. Founded by Lawrence E. Young Sr., our family-owned business has maintained a legacy of honoring lives through three generations of dedicated service. Our experienced team understands the importance of respecting individual traditions while guiding families through difficult decisions. We offer comprehensive options including traditional funerals, cremation packages, and pre-planning services designed to alleviate future burdens. Our facility provides a comfortable environment for casket selection, featuring a wide range of materials and styles, complemented by quality Wilbert burial vaults and memorial urns. We assist families in creating meaningful tributes through our on-site monument selection, ensuring each decision reflects personal preferences and cemetery requirements.With 24/7 availability and flexible payment plans, we remain committed to serving diverse needs while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism. Our staff includes licensed funeral directors and certified lay speakers who provide both practical expertise and emotional support throughout the process. Stephen L. Young, a third-generation funeral director, continues this tradition of excellence, ensuring our community receives dignified, respectful care. Through decades of service, we have built trust by prioritizing family needs while adapting to evolving preferences in end-of-life arrangements.
Services
Funeral arrangements
Cremation services
Pre-planning consultations
Monument selection
Grief resources
Details
- Year established: 1954
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with three generations of funeral service experience
- Licensed directors provide personalized, compassionate care
- Affordable cremation packages with flexible payment options
- Comprehensive pre-planning services to ease future decisions
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
Services
Funeral Arrangements
We provide comprehensive funeral planning services tailored to individual preferences and cultural traditions. Our experienced directors guide families through every decision, from venue selection to obituary preparation. With 70 years of local expertise, we ensure meaningful tributes that honor loved ones while respecting budgetary considerations.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include three affordable package options with transparent pricing. We offer rental caskets for viewings, private cremation ceremonies, and urn selection assistance. Our team explains all available choices while maintaining the dignity and respect families expect during this sensitive process.
Pre-Planning Consultations
We help individuals create detailed pre-arrangements that ensure their final wishes are honored. This service reduces emotional and financial burdens for surviving family members while guaranteeing personal preferences are documented. Our counselors provide guidance on all available options without obligation.
Monument Selection
Our on-site monument selection includes various styles, materials, and designs to create lasting tributes. We assist with cemetery regulations compliance and coordinate installation. Options range from traditional headstones to custom-designed memorials that reflect individual life stories.
Grief Resources
We provide access to grief counseling resources and support networks for those coping with loss. Our staff connects families with local support groups and educational materials. This ongoing assistance helps individuals navigate the emotional challenges following a loved one's passing.
People
Stephen Young
Owner/Manager/Funeral Director
Third-generation funeral director with 20+ years of experience. Graduated from Simmons Mortuary Institute in 1996. Committed to continuing family tradition of compassionate service while adapting to modern needs.
Karen Davis Rickaby
Arrangement Counselor and Certified Lay Speaker
Lifelong Abingtons resident with funeral service experience since 1997. Certified lay speaker providing spiritual support during services. Combines community knowledge with compassionate counseling for grieving families.
Andrew Sobolak
Licensed Funeral Director
Scranton native licensed in 2019 after completing Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. Brings modern expertise to traditional services while maintaining professional standards in the Scranton/Clarks Summit area.
Questions
What funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, and customized memorial arrangements with personalized options for all budgets.
Do you offer cremation packages?
Yes, we have three affordable cremation packages with transparent pricing and flexible payment options available.
Can I plan ahead for my own funeral?
Absolutely. We offer free pre-planning consultations to document your wishes and reduce future burdens for loved ones.
Are your facilities accessible?
Yes, we have handicap-accessible ramps and parking to accommodate all visitors' needs.
What payment options are available?
We offer multiple payment plans and work with families to create affordable arrangements that meet their specific needs.
What makes you different from other funeral homes?
As a third-generation family business, we combine decades of experience with personalized service and local community understanding.
Reviews (6)
Michelle Laird
Dec 17, 2021
Report
Steve Young was wonderful to work with. He was incredibly kind, patient, knowledgeable, and sympathetic during this impossible time in my life. He certainly went above and beyond his job duties, and I am grateful for the respect he showed to my late husband.
Karen Welcome
Jun 19, 2021
Report
Everyone very helpful and knowledgeable. Steve treated our deceased love one with dignity. Have large selection of needed items. No hidden surprise charges. Included everything we wanted at service, which was very personalized. Very prompt at answering any phone calls and were very patient with numerous calls. Our family has used their services before and have always been greatly satisfied .
Susan Shupp
May 30, 2021
Report
Steve Young has been like family to me. After you have spent so much of your time, energy and love taking care of your loved one in life, it is so comforting to have someone like Steve to take care of them at the time of their death. His love and grace has guided our family through some truly difficult times. The services he and his staff offer are both personal and professional and, in my opinion, unequaled.
Ron Lindholm
May 29, 2021
Report
Stephen and his staff took care of everything for us, down to the last detail and in the most wonderful ways. They had a pleasant and easy manner and were a delight to work with. If we had questions, they were prepared to answer them. If we had concerns how to do things, they were ready to tell us how (to lend the needed counsel) or where possible to do those things in our behalf (relieving us much trouble and distraction). We cannot imagine a funeral home serving its clients better than the Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home served us.
Erica Padula
May 25, 2021
Report
Lawrence E. Young Funeral Home went above and beyond in order to provide beautiful services for my family members on two separate occasions. Stephen is not only incredibly kind and compassionate, but he is also very knowledgeable and professional in his dealings with his clients. I would highly recommend him to anyone in need of a bereavement service.
Donald Lodwick
May 05, 2021
Report
Excellent and caring service. Very accommodating to our wishes. Felt that the price for the services were fair.
