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Mc Donald Linn Funeral Home
529 California Ave, Pittsburgh, PA 15202 · (412) 766-7000
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★★★★4.310 Google reviews

About Mc Donald Linn Funeral Home

Mc Donald Linn Funeral Home is an independently owned, full-service funeral home serving the Pittsburgh area. With a Google rating of 4.3 stars, the home has a modest review base of 10 ratings, which makes it harder to draw firm conclusions about consistency of experience — families may want to ask for references or speak directly with staff before making a decision. Direct cremation starts at $2,225, though pricing for traditional burial services is not publicly available, so it's worth requesting a General Price List to fully understand costs before committing.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,225
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,099
Direct cremation from
$2,225
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$2,720
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$650
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$630
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$395
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$395
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$385
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$385
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$90
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$2,225
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Michael Barnyk
10 months ago

While the facility itself was adequate, I was disappointed with the demeanor of the staff. During such a difficult time, compassion and warmth are so important, but unfortunately, that was lacking. The staff came across as cold and not very personable.

★★★★Jim Huffmyer
4 years ago

Very disappointed in Steve Bones, called to request copies of death certificates, he advised that I needed to be next of kin, shared that I was the deceased son for 60+ years, he told me he would get back in touch with me. After 5 day and 2 phone calls with messages and an email to their business st…

★★★★★Michelle Lacek
4 years ago

My dad died unexpectedly with zero funeral planning. After 3 calls elsewhere feeling confused and unsure, Steve answered! I knew almost instantly this was where we would do the funeral. I never thought I'd be leaving a funeral home a review, but Steve and his staff were incredible. The inside is …

★★★★★Brittany Hooper
5 years ago

McDonald Linn funeral home handled my father in laws funeral in June 2018 and my mother in laws funeral in December 2019. Steve Bones and his associates are the people that you want to deal with if you ever have to plan a funeral, I guarantee it. They are calm, patient and extremely attentive durin…

★★★★★kathleen moyer
9 years ago

Thank you for all of your help and professionalism in getting my family through such a difficult time. No words can adequately express all the compassion and understanding you showed us as we were grieving and trying to make decisions. Our family has received so many compliments on how beautiful…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(412) 766-7000
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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