Devlin Funeral Home

01/22/2026

Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and a viewing or visitation offers a meaningful opportunity for family and friends to come together, pay their respects, and begin the grieving process. Knowing what to expect can help ease uncertainty, allowing families to focus on honoring their loved one with comfort, care, and dignity during this emotional time.

Experiencing the loss of a loved one is one of life’s most challenging moments. A viewing, sometimes called a visitation, provides families and friends with an opportunity to gather, pay respects, and begin the grieving process. Understanding what to expect at a viewing can help families feel more...

01/12/2026

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and finding meaningful ways to honor their memory can bring comfort during a time of grief. Funeral casket flower arrangements offer a timeless expression of love and respect, helping create a dignified tribute while providing solace to family and friends as they gather to remember a life well lived.

Losing a loved one is one of the most challenging experiences in life. During this time, families often seek ways to honor and celebrate the life of the person they have lost. One of the most meaningful and traditional ways to do this is through funeral casket flower arrangements. These floral tribu...

01/05/2026

In moments of grief, when words fall short, bereavement flower arrangements offer a meaningful way to express sympathy, love, and remembrance. Their quiet beauty brings comfort to grieving families while honoring the life that has been lost, creating a sense of peace and reflection. Thoughtfully chosen flowers serve as a reminder of care and support, helping loved ones feel surrounded by warmth and compassion during a deeply emotional time.

In moments of grief, words often feel inadequate. Flowers have long served as a quiet yet powerful way to communicate sympathy, love, and remembrance when emotions are difficult to express. Bereavement flower arrangements offer a visual expression of care that can bring comfort to grieving families....

01/03/2026

Losing a loved one is an incredibly difficult experience, and family memorial funeral services provide a meaningful way to come together during this time. These gatherings offer a supportive space for loved ones to share memories, honor traditions, and reflect on a life well lived. Through thoughtful, family-centered services, families can find comfort, healing, and connection while celebrating a lasting legacy and strengthening the bonds that matter most.

Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult experiences in life. During this time, family memorial funeral services play a crucial role in helping loved ones come together to grieve, support one another, and celebrate a life well lived. These services provide a space for family members and frien...

12/23/2025

Thoughtful cremation planning helps ease both the emotional and practical challenges families face during a time of loss. By using a cremation planning checklist, families can make intentional, respectful decisions that honor their loved one while staying organized. Planning ahead reduces stress, ensures important details aren’t overlooked, and allows families to focus on remembering and celebrating a meaningful life rather than navigating last-minute arrangements.

Thoughtful cremation planning can ease the emotional and logistical burden on families during a difficult time. Facing the loss of a loved one is overwhelming, and making important decisions under stress can be challenging. Using a cremation planning checklist ensures that every choice is intentiona...

12/17/2025

Funeral graveside services offer families a quiet, intimate way to honor a loved one’s life. Held directly at the cemetery, these services create a serene setting where family and friends can gather, reflect, and say goodbye in a meaningful and personal way. By focusing on the final resting place while maintaining a respectful, structured ceremony, graveside services provide a dignified farewell that helps families commemorate their loved one with clarity and care.

Funeral graveside services provide families with a focused and intimate way to honor a loved one. Unlike traditional funerals held in a chapel or church, graveside services take place directly at the cemetery, typically at the site where the departed will be interred. These services offer an opportu...

12/12/2025

Writing an obituary is a deeply meaningful way to honor a loved one, but during times of grief, putting memories and emotions into words can feel overwhelming. Professional obituary writing services offer compassionate guidance and expertise, helping families capture the true essence of the person being remembered. With skilled support, the obituary is written with accuracy, warmth, and dignity—allowing families to focus on comfort and remembrance while ensuring their loved one’s story is thoughtfully preserved.

Writing an obituary is one of the most meaningful ways to honor a loved one’s life. It is an opportunity to reflect on their journey, preserve their legacy, and share their story with those who knew and cherished them. During a time of grief, however, the responsibility of writing an obituary can ...

12/05/2025

Choosing funeral floral arrangements is a meaningful way to honor a loved one and offer comfort to those who gather to remember them. Flowers have long symbolized sympathy, love, and respect, helping create a peaceful setting for reflection and remembrance. By taking time to explore different options and select thoughtful tributes, families can bring a sense of beauty and clarity to an otherwise tender and emotional moment.

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and planning a funeral during such an emotional time can feel overwhelming. Among the many decisions families face, considering funeral floral arrangement ideas can be especially meaningful. Flowers have long served as symbols of symp...

11/29/2025

When a community comes together, miracles truly happen. 💙🎄

Thanks to your overwhelming generosity, almost every single tag on our Wish Tree has been taken! Devlin Funeral Home of Cranberry is deeply grateful to once again partner with the Life Teen Ministry at St. Kilian Church to support families in need throughout our diocese. Because of you, nearly 100 children will now receive a Christmas wish they otherwise may not have had.

Thank you for reminding us what this season is really about. 🎁✨

11/21/2025

As more people embrace environmentally conscious living, many are beginning to consider how their end-of-life choices can reflect those same principles. This has led to growing interest in both traditional funerals and newer eco-friendly options, such as green burials. While “eco-friendly funerals” aim to reduce environmental impact, the level and type of sustainability can vary greatly. This guide provides a balanced look at both approaches, explaining what each involves and the key factors families often weigh when deciding what feels most meaningful and fitting.

Planning a funeral is a deeply personal process, and for many families, it involves considering what feels meaningful, respectful, and aligned with their values. As interest in environmentally conscious living grows, some people are also beginning to explore how end-of-life practices can reflect the...

11/14/2025

Losing a loved one is never easy, and the decisions that come afterward can feel overwhelming. Choosing a direct cremation provider is one of those important and deeply personal choices. While direct cremation is valued for its simplicity and affordability, it also allows families to honor their loved one with dignity and respect. By taking the time to understand the process and carefully evaluate providers, families can find comfort and peace of mind during an incredibly emotional time.

Losing a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences, and the decisions that follow can feel overwhelming. Among these choices, selecting the right direct cremation provider is a deeply personal and important decision. While direct cremation is often chosen for its simplicity and afforda...

11/05/2025

Scattering ashes is a heartfelt way to honor a loved one’s memory — a moment that symbolizes love, remembrance, and the gentle act of letting go. For many families, it’s more than a tradition; it’s a deeply personal experience that reflects the life and spirit of someone cherished. Choosing the right ash scattering urn helps make that farewell meaningful, offering both beauty and comfort during an emotional and sacred moment.

Scattering ashes is one of the most symbolic ways to say goodbye to a loved one. It represents love, remembrance, and the act of letting go in a meaningful and peaceful way. For many families, this is not just a ritual but a deeply personal gesture that connects them to the person they are rememberi...