John F. Slater Funeral Home

01/21/2026

There are only a few seats left at our popular Valentine's Day (ish) luncheon. Please call 412-881-4100 to reserve your seat.

12/24/2025

12/24/2025

“because Christmas has a way of sharing joy and loss in the same breath.”

Some smiles carry tears at Christmas…
You may not see them,
but they’re there—
tucked quietly behind laughter,
wrapped gently inside gratitude.

Because Christmas has a way
of holding joy and loss
in the same breath.

We smile at the tree,
even as we remember
who once helped decorate it.
We laugh at the table,
even as we notice
which chair sits empty now.

Christmas doesn’t forget.
It remembers for us.

It brings back voices
we haven’t heard in years,
recipes written in familiar handwriting,
songs that still know our story
by heart.

There are moments
when happiness catches in the throat—
when joy arrives carrying names
we still miss.

And yet…
we gather anyway.

We light the candles.
We say the prayers.
We pass the plates
and tell the stories
one more time.

Because love doesn’t disappear
when people do.
It stays.
It lingers.
It fills rooms in quieter ways.

So if you see tears behind a Christmas smile,
don’t rush to fix them.

They are not signs of brokenness.
They are proof of love
that mattered deeply.

Christmas doesn’t ask us
to choose between joy and grief.
It invites them both to the table.

And somehow,
in that sacred space—
between memory and miracle—
we find ourselves grateful
for every moment we were given.

Some smiles carry tears at Christmas.
And that’s not weakness.

That’s love
remembering how to show up.

12/22/2025

Luminaries for the Winter Solstice. Even the longest night has light.

12/16/2025

If your loved one died between November 1, 2024 through October 31, 2025, please don’t forget we have a personalized ornament on our memorial tree. You are invited to stop in during the month to get your ornament. If you can’t make it in in December, please call us, and we will be happy to put it aside for you.

11/20/2025

Join us for all the Christmas feels at The Whitehall House. There will be a fire in the fireplace, Christmas cookies, and crafts to make. There is no charge, but we are asking for donations for local food pantries. Please call to register.

10/31/2025

Pre-planning offers many valuable benefits, and we'd be delighted to discuss them with you over a relaxed dinner. Please call to reserve your seat, 412-881-9022.

08/20/2025

We will be at the Galleria tomorrow. Please stop at our table and get a delicious chocolate covered cookie from Lakeside Confections while supplies last.

07/18/2025

Ready to feel more calm, clear, and centered?

Join us for our 8 week Meditation Workshop - a supportive journey designed to help you build a consistent meditation practice led by Dr. Lisa Klein.

07/16/2025

Did you know you could lower the cost of your care insurance by taking this class? We are hosting it at The Whitehall House but you must register with seniorsforsafedriving.com

06/27/2025

Don't forget to register for our grief workshop!