We are available 24 hours a day and 7 days a week to care for families in our community. Since 1949, the caring and professional funeral directors of Cocklin Funeral Home have been here to assist you in the planning of funerals, cremations, memorials services and burials. We are also committed to offering a variety of veterans services for the men and women who have bravely sacrificed and have served our country. Our funeral home in Dillsburg, PA is available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to guide and support local Pennsylvania families through all aspects of funeral and cremation arrangements. Use our obituaries search feature to find the latest local obituaries near Dillsburg, PA. If you have any questions relating to our funeral or cremation services, please contact us. One of our funeral directors or support staff will be honored to assist you. The son of James A. Cocklin, Larry along with his wife Nancy, eventually purchased the business, becoming sole owners of the Cocklin Funeral Home in 1980. Brenneman joined the firm as a licensed funeral director in 1988. Becky J. Cocklin, daughter of J. Larry Cocklin, joined the firm in 1992, making her the third generation of Cocklin's associated with the funeral home. In the spring of 2000, Scott and Becky became sole owners of Cocklin Funeral Home. We care for families throughout York and Cumberland County, PA including the following surrounding areas: Mechanicsburg, Camp Hill, Wellsville, Lewisberry, York Springs, Franklintown, Carlisle, Boiling Springs, East Berlin, Fortney, Pinetown, Rossville, Clear Spring, Latimore, Siddonsburg, Bowmansdale, Kralltown, Lucust Point, Williams Grove, Windsor Park, Hunters Run, Bermudian, Grantham, and all other surrounding communities. Funerals
The funeral ceremony helps us acknowledge that someone we love has died, and allows us to say goodbye. The funeral helps us remember the person who died and encourages us to share those memories with others. The funeral offers a time and place for us to talk about the life and death of the deceased and provides a social support system for us, our friends and family members. A funeral ceremony allows us to search for the meaning of life and death and offers continuity and hope for the living. Cremation
Cremation is becoming an increasingly common choice among Americans. We understand that this is not an easy topic to think about and discuss with your family. The reasons for choosing cremation are varied and personal. You may choose cremation based on environmental considerations, philosophical or religious reasons, or even because you feel it is simpler or less complicated. You may also choose cremation because it can be less expensive than traditional burial, although cremations vary widely in price based on your personal selections. Regardless of the reason, cremation is only half of the story. Your plans for a viewing, visitation, funeral, or memorial service don’t have to change if you choose cremation. Just as with traditional burial, a funeral director or preneed specialist can help you to plan your services, whether they happen before or after cremation. There are a variety of options available, some of these include: Just as with traditional burial, a funeral director or preneed specialist can help you to plan your services, whether they happen before or after cremation. There are a variety of options available, some of these include:
Cremation Options
Since every family is different and has unique needs, our funeral home knows it’s important to offer families in the Dillsburg area an array of various affordable cremation options
Direct Cremation
Direct cremation, also known as a simple cremation, is when the decedent is cremated without any viewing or services. The cremains can be placed in a variety of containers such as an urn. Families may want this option if they are not ready to have a memorial service right away or if the deceased did not want to have a service at all. Our direct cremation service includes the transportation of your loved one into our care, climate-controlled cremation housing, the cremation itself, and returning the cremains to back the family. We obtain all permitting necessary to perform the cremation and as well as the certified death certificates. Direct Cremation with Private Family Viewing
Like the direct cremation service listed above, this option gives families the option to see their loved one prior to cremation. This takes place at the funeral home and is an option for immediate family members to say a private goodbye. Cremation with a Memorial Service
For this service, the deceased will be cremated prior to the funeral service. The ashes will be placed in the container of your choice. Then, we will hold a funeral service in honor of your loved one. Funeral services often include an officiant or family members speaking to pay tribute to a loved one. Typically, the cremains in their desired container are present. Families choose this option if they do not want a viewing of their loved one’s body but still want a service. Cremation with a Graveside Service
When choosing a graveside service, a service takes place after your loved one has been cremated. Then, friends and family will gather at the cemetery or grave plot for a funeral service. The service can include having a minister or family members speak at the graveside. At the end of the service, the deceased’s ashes will be buried — they can be buried as is or in a selected container such as an urn. Cremation with a Celebration of Life Service
Like the services above, the deceased will be cremated prior to the celebration of life service. However, a celebration of life service is not necessarily the same as a traditional funeral service. This service option gives families more options for creativity and can be held in any venue of their choosing. It’s a time for family and friends to gather and share memories of the deceased. Of course, with any of these services, you can choose to have a viewing before cremation. With this option, the deceased will be embalmed and prepared for a viewing. Then later they are cremated, and the family will receive their ashes. Ash Scattering Services
We can help you organize a ceremony where your loved one's ashes are scattered in a location of your choice. A key point for this cremation service is finding a location that was of significance to your loved one. Planning and setting aside funds for your final arrangements can provide you with the peace of mind that comes with knowing your expenses are covered, and that you will be memorialized in a way that is meaningful to you and your family. Simply Speaking: Cremation is designed to help you better understand cremation, your options for a memorial, and the resources available to help you figure it all out. Burial
A casket burial is a traditional service and there are many options you can choose from. We can provide an immediate burial without a public service; a visitation, viewing or wake with a closed or open casket; a funeral service at our funeral home, church or private home and a graveside service at a cemetery. You can choose whether you’d like a public or private service or a combination. It is entirely up to you how you wish to pay your respects.
