Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home & Cremation Services You only have one chance to say goodbye and one opportunity to do it the right way. We will try our best to accommodate your requests.
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Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home & Cremation Services provide compassionate and professional care for families in Red Lion, Dallastown, York & all other York County, PA communities, during their time of loss. At Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home & Cremation Services, we believe that life is full of second chances for many families in York County until it comes to the funeral home caring for your loved one. At Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home & Cremation Services in Red Lion, we take great pride in ensuring we do it correctly. Together, our team of funeral directors and care staff will work with you to plan a funeral, memorial, or cremation service that is truly reflective of the life your loved one lived. We make sure you understand all your options to ensure the funeral or cremation costs are within your budget and prices with which you are comfortable. We make it a priority that your loved one is cared for with the highest levels of respect, just like we would with a member of our own family. We also want to ensure the entire family is provided with the information necessary to make informed decisions of the various ways to honor and personalize the life of a loved one. Whether you have just lost a loved one, are preplanning your arrangements, or need grief resources, we are here for you throughout the entire process. Contact Us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate need, pre-planning information or help transferring your existing pre-arrangements to us. Funeral and cremation services performed by our family-owned funeral home in York County are done with the utmost care and attention. We offer direct cremation, a simple affordable cremation option without an accompanying service. Also, you may choose a cremation service with a religious or non-religious gathering or memorial service. Many choose to have a full funeral service with a viewing or visitation followed by cremation or burial in a local or out-of-state cemetery. You may choose to implement various items for a celebration of life, allow us to assist you in creating a memorial video with music and pictures that best represent your loved one, or honor a veteran with military honors. View our selection of burial and cremation products for your loved one by browsing our burial and cremation caskets, vaults, cremation urns, and memorial jewelry when you visit our funeral home. Wagner-Elfner and Burg Funeral Home & Cremation Services team provides personalized, professional, and compassionate funeral and memorial services to help create an everlasting memory of your loved one and support you throughout the process. We pledge to every family we have the opportunity to serve in Red Lion, Dallastown, Glen Rock, Leader Heights, Wrightsville, Shrewsbury, Windsor, Jacobus, Yoe, Seven Valleys, Loganville, East York, the City of York, Felton, Brogue, Hallam and all other surrounding York County communities.

I called HR this morning and told them if they didn’t approve my “sick day,” I was quitting (for context: HR is my husba...
10/17/2025

I called HR this morning and told them if they didn’t approve my “sick day,” I was quitting (for context: HR is my husband and we are partners at the funeral home 🤣)

Thankfully, my request was approved after some serious negotiation ~ probably because he knows what’s good for him 😉

The boys and I spent the day over in Lancaster County with cousin Ellis and Aunt Nikki soaking up fall weather, feeding goats, and eating way too many snacks. We wrapped it up with dinner as a family, and I’d say it was the best “sick day” I’ve ever taken. And if you ask, I will be 39 next year, too🍁🍎👩‍🌾

So many people dread getting older, but the truth is that growing older is a privilege that not everyone gets. Here’s to another year, another day, another chance to live it fully ❤️

On behalf of the family of James Salley, Jr., we invite you to please leave condolences and check service details by cli...
10/17/2025

On behalf of the family of James Salley, Jr., we invite you to please leave condolences and check service details by clicking on the below obituary link.

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10/17/2025

Discover the inspiration behind the work we do as funeral directors. In this video, we share the motivations that guide our commitment to providing compassionate care for every family we serve.

From fingerprint jewelry that holds a loved one’s touch to carefully chosen clothing, accessories, and keepsakes, each p...
10/17/2025

From fingerprint jewelry that holds a loved one’s touch to carefully chosen clothing, accessories, and keepsakes, each piece in our collection is created to honor memories in a deeply personal way.

Discover the full selection online and find a tribute or gift that speaks to your heart: https://bit.ly/45Jo1Cs

10/16/2025

Ensuring safety in the prep room is a top priority for me. I’m committed to creating a secure environment by paying close attention to every detail. From selecting and wearing the appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to verifying that the ventilation system is operating correctly, I take every precaution to protect both myself and our team. To further enhance safety, I conduct regular formaldehyde level tests, which allow us to monitor air quality. Once the results are available, I make sure they are visibly posted in the prep room, so everyone is informed and can take necessary precautions if needed.

Interesting fact: I embalmed throughout my entire pregnancy with Max. I made sure to bring my SDS binder to my doctor to review for safety. For every chemical used in the prep room, there’s an accompanying Safety Data Sheet (SDS), and I keep these sheets organized in a large binder, with an additional copy stored in our back office for easy access. My doctor went through each chemical in detail and had no concerns about me embalming while pregnant. All they said was to wear the proper PPE. The only real challenge? My belly kept bumping into the prep table.

10/16/2025

As I look back through past years, I’ve noticed a consistent pattern ~ our busiest season typically runs from October or November through the end of January. There are a variety of reasons why deaths tend to increase during this time of year, and while every season brings its own rhythm, this one always seems to move a little faster. We’re also in the midst of ordering inventory and finalizing details for our new location, which means a lot of planning (and a few too many online carts sitting full for Black Friday) It’s a busy time, but an exciting one ~ both for the families we continue to serve and for the growth ahead 🩷 Today’s video is more of a conversation, I wasn’t feeling the Q&A vibe today.

10/16/2025

There’s a lot of curiosity about the products used in our prep room. One that surprises people most is something called Cherry Charm. 🍒

Despite the sweet name, it’s not something you’d ever want to eat. It’s used in special cases, like when caring for someone who was a burn victim or has begun to decompose. It helps gently mask odors so we can continue our work with care, respect, and dignity.

Even small details like this show just how much thought and compassion go into every step of what we do.

Good morning, friends ☀️It’s not unusual for us to reach out following services to ask families for feedback or a Google...
10/16/2025

Good morning, friends ☀️

It’s not unusual for us to reach out following services to ask families for feedback or a Google review. We completely understand that life gets busy and while many intend to leave a review, other (and often more important) things take priority.

We know that many of the families we’ve had the honor of serving follow our page, and we are so grateful for the kind words so many of you have already shared. If we’ve served your family in any way, whether through a full service, helping with an urn, or filling a piece of memorial jewelry, we would truly appreciate you taking a few moments to share your experience.

Your feedback not only helps others in our community, but also helps us continue to improve and better serve the families who place their trust in us.

🕊️ You can leave a review here by following this link: https://share.google/TSEcjBhk2r46HaLHZ

As a side note: someone left this at our door a little over a week ago, and we have not been able to track down who it was.

Whoever left it, THANK YOU.

We love this community! 🩷

I love being a funeral director.But you know what I really love even more? Being a mom to our boys. I got home from work...
10/16/2025

I love being a funeral director.

But you know what I really love even more? Being a mom to our boys.

I got home from work today, was folding laundry in the kitchen & Max said “Mom, can you lay down so I can lay on you?” This is the third day of this new little routine and I could get used to it 💙

Sammy is now 12, but he was just as cuddly as Max when he was little.

10/15/2025

💬 If a body is found outside after several days, can you still embalm or dress them?
It’s a question we hear more often than you might think, and in this video, we break down what really happens in situations like this, and how families typically choose to proceed.
Watch to learn more about the realities of funeral care and the options available.

Some more funeral home details & sneak peeks!
10/15/2025

Some more funeral home details & sneak peeks!

Address

134 W Broadway
Red Lion, PA
17356

Telephone

+17172444567

Website

https://www.wagner-elfner-burg.com/, https://www.amazon.com/shop/wagnerelfnerburgfh

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