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Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory
1605 Rockland Street, Reading, PA 19601 · (610) 376-0985
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★★★★★4.920 Google reviews

About Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory

Bean Funeral Homes & Crematory is an independently owned funeral home serving the Reading, PA area, which may appeal to families seeking a more personal, community-rooted experience. As a full-service provider, they offer both burial and cremation services, including an on-site crematory — a meaningful detail for families who prefer cremation to be handled directly by the funeral home rather than sent to a third party. Direct cremation starts at $4,820, which is on the higher end and worth factoring into your budget as you compare options in the area. Customer feedback is notably positive, with a 4.9-star rating, though the review volume of 20 is relatively modest, so it reflects a smaller sample of experiences than some larger providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$4,820
Direct cremation from
$4,820
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$3,265
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$680
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$445
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$995
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$995
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$295
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$285
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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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
$4,820
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Terry West
9 months ago

A million thanks to Joe for taking such good care of our mother Sadie. My finial memory of mother gives me peace. Joe placed a velvet pillow under her head and covered her with a lovely zip up material cover / leaving her beautiful face and neck showing Apone her exit from my home. Mother was return…

★★★★★Bonnie Ray
2 years ago

Bean Funeral Home was wonderful to my family in our time of need. From the time they picked up my brother and throughout making all of the arrangements and the Funeral everyone was VERY Sensitive, respectful, compassionate and helpful. Marissa Faller helped us with the arrangements for both my broth…

★★★★★Debra Hoover
2 years ago

My mother's funeral was today [Irene Davis] and from the moment Tyler and Caroline came up to Keystone Villa to pick my mother up until after the funeral today, Tyler was compassionate and comforting as well, very well spoken. This put me at ease during a very difficult time. Marissa was also assist…

★★★★★maribel moran
3 years ago

Dealing with the passing of our son was extremely difficult but Joe McCullough and the staff handled everything so nicely. They were kind, compassionate and very understanding and did their best to help us as much as possible. On top of the tremendous grief that comes with the loss of a son, handli…

★★★★★Kimberly Coleman
4 years ago

Our family has regularly worked with Bean Funeral Homes to support us as we say goodbye to our loved ones. We attended a beautiful service for my godmother last week and were very touched by the service. The staff were organized and helped us with parking, directions, and an overview of the schedule…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(610) 376-0985
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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