What To Do When Someone Dies

Bringhurst and Turner Funeral Homes are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week at 610-668-9900.

Primarily, they take care of and safeguard the deceased person until final disposition, including embalming and restorative work. A growing number of funeral directors are trained as grief counselors to help families through the bereavement process.They also arrange and provide an orderly series of events that finalize the funeral, the final disposition, and legal paperwork, in order for the family to be able to move forward.

Yes. We can help with the arrangements, including transferring the body here.

Yes. A memorial service is a personal choice. With a memorial service there is more flexibility regarding timing. The service can be held prior to the cremation or after. It can be held days, weeks, or even months after the death.

Funerals close the gap between death that happens and death that matters. They help us celebrate the life of the deceased, and provide a comforting time and place to acknowledge our feelings.

Funerals close the gap between death that happens and death that matters. They help us celebrate the life of the deceased, and provide a comforting time and place to acknowledge our feelings.

By law the funeral home must provide you with a General Price List (GPL) of the goods and services they offer, along with the price of each. The GPL is one of the most important tools you have for controlling and understanding funeral costs.

No, embalming is not required for burial. It is your choice. It may depend on such factors as whether the family has selected a public viewing with an open casket, or done to enhance the deceased's appearance for a private family viewing; if the body is going to be transported by air or rail, or because of the length of time prior to the burial.

You may need a death certificate for a number of reasons. Below is a partial list of when you might need one:

• Life Insurance Policies
• Real estate transactions
• Vehicle title transfers
• Stocks and Bonds
• Bank Accounts
• Probating of a Will
• Social Security Benefits
• Some Credit Card Companies

Our web site provides a link to Pennsylvania Vital Records where you can order death certificates, or you can contact us, and we will order them for you.