Groff Funeral & Cremation Services

Groff Funeral & Cremation Services For more than 100 years, my family has been serving the needs of families throughout the area. The year was 1892 and our great-grandfather, Fred F. Groff, Inc.

Groff began a tradition of service in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. He moved the family business, which at the time also included a repair shop and cabinetmaking shop, to Lancaster in 1899, first to the back of the drugstore on Manor Street across from Christ Lutheran Church and soon after to 439 West Orange Street. A year later, he took over 234 West Orange Street which also had rooms for the boarders our great-grandmother Edie wanted to take in. He finally settled on undertaking (as it was called then) and when Great-Grandfather died in 1938, his son, Robert F. Groff, Sr.,our grandfather, became president of a growing funeral home business. Grandfather built the business even further by acquiring George High’s funeral home in New Holland in 1976 and Stanley Eckenroth’s funeral home in 1980. That same year our father, Bob Jr. took over as president of Fred F. Brother, Fred joined the firm in 1976 and in 1985 purchased the Groff-High-Eckenroth Funeral Home in New Holland and Terre Hill from the family business and managed them independently ever since. I (Lisa) joined Fred F. in 1991 where I was the pre-need manager until 2004. Between 1980 and 1992 the Fred F. Funeral Home added the James C. Maneval Funeral Home in Williamsport, the William Spacht Funeral Home in Lititz, Spencer Wilkerson Funeral Home, the Coble and Reeber Funeral Homes in Middletown, Boyer Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, Smedley Funeral Home in Marietta, Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home in Jersey Shore, Miller-Hawthorn Funeral Home in Bainbridge, and Fickenger Funeral Home in Coudersport. In 1999 my family sold the business to Founders Service Corporation of Philadelphia, which operated the Fred F. business, at 234 West Orange Street, until mid- 2015, when Founders sold the business back to the Groff family -- thus reuniting the Original Groff home with the new Groff family home established by my brother Fred and I in 2010 at our current location at 528 West Orange Street.

Our 2026 Spring Grief Support group gathered at Groffs on Wednesday, sharing heartwarming mementos and photographs of th...
04/10/2026

Our 2026 Spring Grief Support group gathered at Groffs on Wednesday, sharing heartwarming mementos and photographs of their cherished loved ones. We are honored to offer grief support services to our families.

A life well lived deserves to be remembered in a meaningful way. Whether a service is traditional, simple, or fully pers...
04/10/2026

A life well lived deserves to be remembered in a meaningful way. Whether a service is traditional, simple, or fully personalized, what matters most is honoring the story and legacy of someone who was deeply loved. Learn more: www.thegroffs.com

Have you ever thought about how you would like to be remembered?More families today are choosing to plan ahead. Preplann...
04/07/2026

Have you ever thought about how you would like to be remembered?

More families today are choosing to plan ahead. Preplanning allows you to make thoughtful choices now and gives your loved ones peace of mind later.

It is simply another way of caring for your family. Learn more about planning ahead at www.thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

Plan Ahead | The Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services Inc - Lancaster, PA

Happy Easter from all of us at Groffs!
04/05/2026

Happy Easter from all of us at Groffs!

Planning ahead may not always be an easy topic, but it can be one of the most thoughtful gifts you give your family.By m...
04/03/2026

Planning ahead may not always be an easy topic, but it can be one of the most thoughtful gifts you give your family.

By making your wishes known now, you help your loved ones avoid difficult decisions during an emotional time.

Learn more about pre-planning and how to get started today: www.thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

The Groff’s were honored to participate in the YMCA of the Roses 71st Good Friday breakfast. A nice way to start the hol...
04/03/2026

The Groff’s were honored to participate in the YMCA of the Roses 71st Good Friday breakfast. A nice way to start the holiday weekend.

04/01/2026

Be our guest for lunch and a show! Call us today to register.

For more than 100 years, my family has been serving the needs of families throughout the area.

Sometimes the smallest memories mean the most.A favorite song.A shared laugh.A story that always made everyone smile.Hon...
04/01/2026

Sometimes the smallest memories mean the most.

A favorite song.
A shared laugh.
A story that always made everyone smile.

Honoring these moments during a service helps keep those memories alive for generations to come.

If you would like help creating a meaningful tribute, our team is always here for you. Learn more at www.thegroffs.com/our-services/

Planning ahead allows you to review options, understand costs, and make informed decisions in a calm setting. Preparatio...
03/26/2026

Planning ahead allows you to review options, understand costs, and make informed decisions in a calm setting. Preparation today can prevent stress tomorrow. Find out more: thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

Plan Ahead | The Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services Inc - Lancaster, PA

Whether your family follows specific cultural, religious, or personal traditions, we work closely with you to ensure eve...
03/24/2026

Whether your family follows specific cultural, religious, or personal traditions, we work closely with you to ensure every detail is handled with respect.

Your values matter.

Contact our team for more information: www.thegroffs.com/our-services/

When your wishes are documented, your family does not have to wonder what you would have wanted. Clarity is a powerful g...
03/20/2026

When your wishes are documented, your family does not have to wonder what you would have wanted. Clarity is a powerful gift. Explore your pre-planning options today: thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

Plan Ahead | The Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services Inc - Lancaster, PA

03/19/2026

Please join us for lunch and a show! Call today to register.

For more than 100 years, my family has been serving the needs of families throughout the area.

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528 W Orange Street
Lancaster, PA
17603

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