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Your Trusted Funeral & Cremation Services in Wilkes-Barre, PA
Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. has served families in Luzerne and Lackawanna Counties, Pennsylvania, since its founding. As a family-owned funeral home with locations in Wilkes-Barre and Avoca, we operate our own crematory, ensuring your loved one never leaves our care. Our licensed funeral directors and certified celebrants provide personalized services for all faiths and backgrounds, including traditional funerals, cremation options, and veterans tributes. We offer pre-planning resources, grief support, and a full range of merchandise from caskets to urns.Our commitment to ethical practices includes a 12-step cremation process with strict identification protocols and a written satisfaction guarantee. With modern facilities featuring climate-controlled spaces and technology for video tributes, we combine tradition with contemporary comforts. Our staff handles all necessary paperwork, including veterans benefits and social security claims, while maintaining a strict code of ethics across all operations.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans Tributes
Ash Scattering
Alkaline Hydrolysis
Highlights and features
- Only local funeral home operating its own crematory
- Certified celebrants for personalized non-religious ceremonies
- Veterans services including flag folding ceremonies
- 24/7 availability at Wilkes-Barre location
- Exclusive written satisfaction guarantee
Associations and certifications
- Cremation Code of Ethics
- CANA-certified technicians
What people say
Exceptional service
Compassionate staff
Transparent process
Professional handling
Personalized attention
Services
Cremation Services
Our family-owned crematory provides complete control over the cremation process with strict identification protocols. Services include traditional cremation with viewing options, direct cremation, and specialized packages with memorial tributes. We guarantee timely return of remains with secure documentation and offer eco-friendly alkaline hydrolysis as an alternative.
Funeral Services
Customizable funeral ceremonies accommodate all faiths and preferences with modern facilities featuring climate-controlled spaces and multimedia capabilities. Our licensed directors handle all arrangements from embalming to final disposition, with options for traditional services, celebrations of life, and non-religious ceremonies conducted by certified celebrants.
Veterans Services
Specialized services include flag folding ceremonies with military personnel participation, Taps performance, and VA headstone assistance. Our Fallen Heroes program provides no-cost services for first responders and military members killed in the line of duty, with expert guidance on veterans' benefits.
Ash Scattering
Guidance for responsible ash scattering includes local regulations compliance and eco-friendly options. Services cover land scattering with permits, inland water scattering coordination, and unique ocean scattering packages conducted three nautical miles offshore with EPA documentation and photographic records.
Pre-Planning
Our free pre-planning guide and online tools help families document preferences in advance. Services include customized arrangements with flexible payment plans, ensuring wishes are honored while reducing future emotional and financial burdens for surviving family members.
People
Brian Leffler
President
As President of Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Brian Leffler leads with decades of funeral service experience. He developed the company's 12-step cremation integrity process and maintains strict ethical standards across both locations.
Questions
What cremation options do you offer?
We provide traditional cremation with viewing, direct cremation, alkaline hydrolysis, and specialized packages with memorial tributes. Our family-owned crematory ensures complete process control.
Do you handle veterans' funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer full military honors including flag folding ceremonies, Taps performance, and VA benefits assistance through our Fallen Heroes program for first responders and active duty members.
Can I scatter ashes in Pennsylvania waterways?
We provide guidance for legal ash scattering including permit requirements for inland waters. Our ocean scattering packages meet EPA regulations with offshore services three nautical miles from coast.
What pre-planning services are available?
We offer free pre-planning guides, online arrangement tools, and customized payment plans to document your preferences and ensure your wishes are honored.
Are your facilities accessible 24/7?
Our Wilkes-Barre location provides 24/7 availability for immediate support, with both locations offering emergency assistance and after-hours arrangements.
Reviews (7)
Joyce Still
Dec 22, 2021
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The employees at Kniffen O'Malley Leffler funeral Home was very kind and friendly in my family time of needs. When my brother passed away back in November. Kailey, Nikki and Brian took the time to work with me and my family. On helping us with my brother cremation process. Also they had checked back with my family after our services for my brother was done.
Jessica Stanish
Oct 24, 2021
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The funeral home was absolutely wonderful. From all the details to helping plan but even following up afterwards. I have always loved the care and compassion Brian and his staff have always shown.
Therese James
Oct 17, 2021
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I had to plan my fathers burial from out of town. Brian was extremely helpful, answering calls and emails during and after hours. This was a first time experience for me, because of him and his staff things went better than my family could have ever imagined. The driver to the cemetery was also very friendly, and courteous. I highly recommend Kniffen OMalley Leffler Funeral & Cremation Services, Id rate them 10 s if it was an option.
Connie Vanderheggen
Sep 26, 2021
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They are a good and caring funeral home they are caring to your needs my wife past and the were there for me they took care of all paper work for me and the insurance company .they have low prices .they don't push you into anything.i would use them again. I thank them for everything they did for me
Nick C.
Aug 27, 2021
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Words can't express the gratitude I have towards Brian, Nikki, and the staff. The handling and care taken for my mom was amazing, they handled everything eliminating so much stress during this time of unexpected passing. The attention to detail went beyond my expectations from the pictorial video, her favorite music, and her favorite hobbies. A number of family members have reached out telling me how beautiful the service was. Thank you so much for providing the services to give my mom a final send off for our family and friends.
Joanne Kinlaw
Jul 23, 2021
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I would definitely recommend Kniffen O'Malley Funeral Home. Brian and Nicole were extremely helpful in our family's time of need. They handled all the details with ease. Besides having to make a few choices in regard to the service they took care of everything. They made our experience more bearable. I almost forgot...thank you so much Brian for being at my father's beck and call before his passing. I know he was sometimes a pill to deal with lol. Thank you so much!!!
Karenmiracletyrone
Jul 17, 2021
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This is the greatest Funneral home Brian an Kaylee help so much in my hardest time of need also Elizabeth who texted me through out the process and after they are a great team to work with and am from Massachusetts too.
