Wagner-Elfner & Harkins Funeral Home and Cremation Services

Wagner-Elfner & Harkins Funeral Home and Cremation Services At Wagner-Elfner & Harkins Funeral Home & Cremation Services, our goal is to care for families we serve in Delta with compassion and respect.

We are proud to have served families for over 95 years.

Empty chairs in a quiet chapel, waiting to hold a lifetime of stories shared by those who gather. Wherever you join us, ...
04/04/2026

Empty chairs in a quiet chapel, waiting to hold a lifetime of stories shared by those who gather. Wherever you join us, we offer a space where memories can rest gently.

Message us to learn more about our facilities and how we can care for you and your loved ones when the time comes.

04/03/2026

What helped you feel supported during a difficult loss?

When families look back, they don’t remember the flowers. They remember how they felt, who showed up, and the care they received.

Spring into savings with a flexible and affordable pre-need plan.
04/02/2026

Spring into savings with a flexible and affordable pre-need plan.

🚨 THIS EPISODE MIGHT MAKE SOME PEOPLE UNCOMFORTABLE. 🚨And honestly... that's exactly why we're having it.On Tuesday, Apr...
04/01/2026

🚨 THIS EPISODE MIGHT MAKE SOME PEOPLE UNCOMFORTABLE. 🚨

And honestly... that's exactly why we're having it.

On Tuesday, April 7th at 6:00 PM EST, As The Hearse Turns is welcoming our next guest...

🎤 Brelan Holston

A licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer from Georgia, Brelan graduated top of his class from John A. Gupton College of Mortuary Science and is part of the next generation preparing to lead this profession forward.

Raised in a family with deep roots in funeral service, Brelan plans to continue the legacy of Bernard's Family Funeral Care and Donald Trimble Mortuary, carrying on a tradition of service to the community.

But this episode isn't just about career paths...

It's about a conversation the funeral profession has avoided for decades.

⚠️ Why is funeral service still so segregated... even in 2026?

Let's be honest for a second.

There are still funeral homes that predominantly serve Black families.
There are still funeral homes that predominantly serve white families.

Different communities.
Different traditions.
Different histories.

But the real question is...

Why is it still this way?

Is it history?
Is it culture?
Is it community trust?
Or is it something the profession simply refuses to confront?

On April 7th we're not dancing around this topic.

We're having the conversation openly, respectfully, and honestly.

Because if funeral service is truly about serving ALL families, then we should be able to talk about the realities inside our own profession.

04/01/2026

Lets talk about what pre-need "sales people" do not want you to know!

03/31/2026

As we continue our pre-planning series this is one of the saddest part of pre-planning and it still happens today with Harry Wormwood type funeral director sales people!

Be gentle as people pass by.They may be going hometo empty chairs, and beds.Empty hands that once held another’s.Empty m...
03/30/2026

Be gentle as people pass by.
They may be going home
to empty chairs, and beds.
Empty hands that once held another’s.
Empty machines once filled with messages.
Walking with empty arms. Empty wombs.
They stroll by you, wishing the sky
would collapse on top of them
so they could see their face again.
Please be gentle with
the grief that fills them
and the loss that left them
empty.

- Sara Rian

03/29/2026

Cremation myth: “Cremation isn’t regulated.”

Let’s talk about it.

03/29/2026

🚨 CONSUMER ALERT: Let’s Talk About Pre-Need Funeral Arrangements 🚨

Most people think when they walk into a funeral home to pre-plan their services…
they’re sitting down with someone from that funeral home.

Not always.

Let me say that again louder for the people in the back…

👉 NOT. ALWAYS.

In many cases, the person you’re meeting with isn’t even part of the funeral home staff.
They’re a representative from a third-party pre-need company—a middleman.

And here’s the part no one talks about…

⚠️ That person likely will NOT be the one caring for your family when the time comes.
⚠️ They may never step foot in that building again.
⚠️ And the funeral director who actually serves your family? You’ve never met them.

Let that sink in.

So what does this mean for YOU?

It means you need to start asking questions.

Not awkward questions… not rude questions…
👉 SMART questions.

✔️ “Are you an employee of this funeral home?”
✔️ “Will you be the one handling my arrangements when the time comes?”
✔️ “Who exactly am I contracting with?”
✔️ “Is this being funded through a third-party company?”

Because here’s the truth…

This isn’t buying a couch.
This isn’t booking a vacation.

This is one of the most important decisions your family will ever rely on.

And you deserve to know exactly who you’re trusting.

I’m not saying pre-planning is bad.
Actually—I strongly believe in it.

But I am saying this…

👉 You should never unknowingly plan your funeral through a middleman.

Transparency matters.
Accountability matters.
Relationships matter.

And if someone can’t clearly explain who they are and who they work for…

🚩 That’s your sign to slow down.

Funeral service should never feel like a sales transaction.
It should feel like trust.

And trust starts with honesty.

💬 Drop your questions below.
📩 Share this with someone who thinks they “already took care of everything.”
👀 And watch tonight’s video… because we’re just getting started.

⸻

03/27/2026

Friday Night Chats

Don't leave the financial burden of a funeral on your loved ones.
03/27/2026

Don't leave the financial burden of a funeral on your loved ones.

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600 Main Street, PO Box 485
Delta, PA
17314

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What Makes Us Unique

Ours is not just any funeral home. We are proud to have served families for over 80 years with a professional staff in our home built in the early 1880's. We continue to hold those Victorian values when we serve families with the most modern selections. We are hopeful that you will consider our compassionate staff and our warm elegant Victorian home for your final arrangement needs.

We embrace traditional values, diversity, and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of: services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal burial services and cremation options.

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  • Grief Aftercare program and recommendations