Walter J. Zalewski Funeral Homes, Inc.
5.0(20)
216 44th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
CremationTraditional Burial+7
Compare 10 funeral homes and cremation providers in Pittsburgh. Providers in this area average 4.7 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
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This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Pittsburgh, PA
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing veteran-service support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
In Pittsburgh, families can compare 10 published providers, including 8 with cremation-related services, 10 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 10 with pre-planning support.
216 44th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
3724 California Ave, Allegheny-West, PA 15212
1501 Lowrie St, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
2644 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
2630 W Liberty Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15216
920 Cedar Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15212
5509 Centre Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15232
2215 Wylie Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
This directory currently lists 10 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Pittsburgh, PA.
8 listed providers in Pittsburgh, PA include cremation-related services. Examples include Samuel J. Jones Funeral Home, Beinhauer Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc..
10 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include Samuel J. Jones Funeral Home, Beinhauer Family Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Patrick T. Lanigan Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc..
10 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
Samuel J. Jones Funeral Home has the highest review count in this city dataset with 69 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Pittsburgh vary based on service type and provider. The 10 funeral homes in the city offer a range of pricing options, with the average provider rated 4.7 stars for service quality. Pennsylvania does not regulate funeral pricing, so families should request itemized price lists from multiple Pittsburgh providers to compare costs.
Cremation has become increasingly popular in Pittsburgh and across Pennsylvania due to lower costs and flexibility. All 10 funeral homes in Pittsburgh offer cremation services alongside traditional burial options. Pennsylvania law requires a 24-hour waiting period after death before cremation can occur, and a cremation authorization form must be signed by the next of kin.
Families in Pittsburgh should compare the 10 available funeral homes based on location, services offered, pricing transparency, and reputation. With an average rating of 4.7 stars across Pittsburgh providers, quality options exist throughout the city. Requesting general price lists from multiple funeral homes allows direct comparison of Pennsylvania-required disclosures for caskets, outer burial containers, and basic services.
Upon first contact, a Pittsburgh funeral home will arrange immediate transportation of the deceased to their facility if needed. Staff will guide families through Pennsylvania-required paperwork including the death certificate and burial transit permit. The 10 funeral homes in Pittsburgh typically schedule an arrangement conference within 24-48 hours to discuss service options, merchandise, and finalize details.
Pennsylvania requires funeral directors to be licensed by the State Board of Funeral Directors, ensuring all 10 Pittsburgh providers meet professional standards. State law mandates that funeral homes provide written price lists upon request and prohibits misrepresentations about legal requirements. Embalming is not required by Pennsylvania law, though refrigeration or embalming is necessary if final disposition does not occur within 24 hours.
4522 Butler St, Pittsburgh, PA 15201
700 Linden Ave, East Pittsburgh, PA 15112
Pre-planning is available at all 10 funeral homes in Pittsburgh, allowing individuals to document wishes and secure pricing. Pennsylvania law protects pre-need funeral funds through trust arrangements or insurance products, ensuring money is available when needed. Pre-planning in Pittsburgh reduces emotional and financial burden on families while guaranteeing preferences are honored under Pennsylvania regulations.