Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Brockway, PA
Shugarts Funeral Home has served Brockway and surrounding communities since 1947, rooted in a tradition of compassionate care and personalized service. Founded by Vin Carlson and later led by John Carlson, the business was acquired by Eric R. Shugarts in 2004, who continues its legacy as a locally owned, family-operated funeral home. Our team provides 24/7 support for families during difficult times, offering tailored funeral arrangements, cremation services, and pre-planning options.We prioritize transparency, neighborly comfort, and attention to detail, ensuring each family receives dignified care aligned with their unique needs. With decades of combined experience, we remain committed to honoring lives with integrity while serving as a trusted resource for grief support and veterans' services.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 1947
Highlights and features
- We offer over 75 years of local funeral service experience since 1947.
- Our team provides 24/7 personalized support for families in need.
- Locally owned and operated by Eric R. Shugarts since 2004.
- Specialized veterans' burial services and memorial options.
- Comprehensive grief support resources available for one full year.
Services
Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, formal ceremonies, and burial arrangements. Our team handles all logistics from embalming to transportation, with customizable options for caskets, cemetery plots, and memorial tributes. Professional staff provide guidance throughout the planning process to ensure meaningful tributes that honor individual lives.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include traditional funerals with cremation, memorial services, and direct cremation options. We explain all choices for cremated remains disposition, including urn selection, scattering, or burial. Our staff provides detailed information about legal requirements and commemorative options while maintaining the same dignity as traditional services.
Pre-Planning
We help individuals plan their funeral arrangements in advance through our pre-planning services. This includes selecting service types, merchandise, and payment options to alleviate future burdens on family members. Our counselors guide clients through all available choices to create personalized plans that reflect individual wishes and preferences.
Veterans Services
We specialize in veterans' burial benefits including headstones, burial flags, and military honors ceremonies. Our staff assists with documentation for VA benefits and coordinates with local veterans organizations to ensure appropriate recognition for service members' sacrifices and contributions.
Grief Support
Our ongoing grief support program provides daily email messages for one year following loss. We offer resources to help navigate the grieving process and connect families with community support networks. This service continues our commitment to families beyond the initial funeral arrangements.
People
Eric R. Shugarts
Funeral Director & Supervisor
Eric Shugarts has served as funeral director since joining the business in 1995. He acquired ownership in 2004 and continues the tradition of personalized care established by the Carlson family, providing compassionate service to local families.
John Carlson
Former Owner
John Carlson joined the family business in 1963 and led operations until selling to Eric Shugarts in 2004. He maintained the original commitment to community service while modernizing facilities to better serve families' evolving needs.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals with visitation, memorial services, graveside services, direct burials, and cremation options tailored to family preferences.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer pre-planning services to document your wishes and select service options in advance, helping reduce future burdens on family members.
Do you provide veterans' funeral benefits?
We assist with veterans' burial benefits including headstones, burial flags, and military honors ceremonies through coordination with local veterans organizations.
Are cremation services available?
Yes, we offer full cremation services including traditional funerals with cremation, memorial services, and direct cremation options with various disposition choices.
Is 24/7 service available?
Our team is available around the clock to assist with immediate needs, provide counseling, and coordinate funeral arrangements at any time.
What grief support resources exist?
We provide a year-long daily grief support email program and connect families with community resources to help navigate the grieving process.
