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Whelan & Schwartz Funeral Home
444 North Ninth Street, Reading, PA 19601 · (610) 374-0962
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★★★★★4.713 Google reviews

About Whelan & Schwartz Funeral Home

Whelan & Schwartz Funeral Home is an independently owned, full-service funeral home serving the Reading, PA area. They offer both cremation and traditional burial services, giving families flexibility in how they choose to honor their loved one. Direct cremation starts at $1,585 and traditional burial begins at $1,995, which are notably accessible price points for a full-service provider and likely fall on the more affordable end of the local market. On Google, they hold a 4.7-star rating across 13 reviews, reflecting a consistently positive but relatively small pool of feedback — families may want to ask for additional references given the limited review volume.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$1,585
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$4,495
Direct cremation from
$1,585
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$520
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$580
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$120
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$250
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$250
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
$295
Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$295
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$250
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
$185
Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
$1,550
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
$1,450
Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,585
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
$1,995

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Google Reviews
★★★★★Anelly Hernandez
2 months ago

Luis and his staff were very sympathetic and helpful with my mother's funeral service.thankfull for the great service through out a difficult journey

★★★★★Jackie Harrison
6 months ago

My mom has gone home to the Lord, and in my time of grief, I came across Whelan Schwartz. From the very beginning, they were truly a blessing. They clearly explained the pricing, what was included, and all the services they offered, which gave me peace of mind knowing my mom was in caring hands. Th…

★★★★★Carol Haga
9 months ago

Luis was amazing in guiding us through the process of handling my mother in-law pre planned funeral. He was kind and sympathetic to our family. Luis was very responsive to emails and phone calls! Thank you for all your kindness! The Haga Family

★★★★★Ana Villaman
2 years ago

We had a prepaid funeral plan for my father Reyes, who passed away last week. Luis was very helpful in planning the details of the memorial service, and coordinating the burial with the local cemetery. We were so grateful for the way everything was handled in our time of need.

★★★★★Denise Torres
5 years ago

Whelan Schwartz Funeral Home is undeniably wonderful. I unfortunately lost my grandmother. I have never planned a funeral in my life and had to plan hers. They helped me every step of the way and never stopped being generous and sympathetic along the way. I highly recommend them for helping your lov…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(610) 374-0962
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
Google reviews13 reviews →
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