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 boarde

rs 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.

Memories are one of the most lasting gifts we have. Photos, stories, traditions, and the small moments we shared with so...
04/29/2026

Memories are one of the most lasting gifts we have. Photos, stories, traditions, and the small moments we shared with someone special stay with us forever. Learn more about honoring a loved one’s life by visiting us at www.thegroffs.com

Some decisions are easier to make when you have time to think. Pre-planning allows you to carefully consider your wishes...
04/28/2026

Some decisions are easier to make when you have time to think. Pre-planning allows you to carefully consider your wishes and communicate them clearly with your loved ones.

Start your online planning process today: thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

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

Recently, Groffs Family Funeral Home had the privilege of sponsoring the Hospice & Community Care Volunteer Recognition ...
04/27/2026

Recently, Groffs Family Funeral Home had the privilege of sponsoring the Hospice & Community Care Volunteer Recognition Dinner. We are deeply grateful to the many individuals who generously give their time in service to others.
It was especially meaningful to see Thomas Buter recognized for 40 years of dedicated volunteer service with Hospice. His commitment is truly inspiring.

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” — Alan LakeinPlanning ahea...
04/23/2026

“Planning is bringing the future into the present so that you can do something about it now.” — Alan Lakein

Planning ahead gives you the opportunity to make thoughtful decisions in a calm setting while providing peace of mind for your family. Learn more about pre-planning here: thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

Sometimes, a simple gathering of family and friends can mean everything. Sharing memories, stories, and laughter can bri...
04/20/2026

Sometimes, a simple gathering of family and friends can mean everything. Sharing memories, stories, and laughter can bring comfort and healing during times of loss. Learn more about meaningful services for families in Lancaster by visiting thegroffs.com

It is never too early to start thinking about planning ahead. Taking the time to document your wishes now ensures your f...
04/16/2026

It is never too early to start thinking about planning ahead. Taking the time to document your wishes now ensures your family will have guidance when they need it most.

If you would like to start your pre-plan or speak with an advisor, visit www.thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

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After a loss, many families find comfort in having a place to visit, reflect, and remember. Permanent memorials give lov...
04/14/2026

After a loss, many families find comfort in having a place to visit, reflect, and remember. Permanent memorials give loved ones a place to share and cherish memories for years to come. Learn more about memorialization options by visiting thegroffs.com

Our licensed funeral directors Michele DeRosa and Jean Diaz met with fellow funeral director and Professor Sarah Irwin t...
04/13/2026

Our licensed funeral directors Michele DeRosa and Jean Diaz met with fellow funeral director and Professor Sarah Irwin today at Northampton Community College. Michele and Jean spoke to the 2026 Graduating Class of Funeral Service Education.

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!

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