William G. Malloy Funeral Home

William G. Malloy Funeral Home Malloy Funeral Home serves Northeast Philadelphia & Bucks and Montgomery Counties. William G. Malloy Funeral Home is available for tours at your convenience.

Malloy Funeral Home has been in the industry for many years serving families in the Philadelphia area, with a special focus on arranging Polish funerals. The funeral team works hard to create a funeral home that is comfortable and welcoming to your family and friends. They prioritize excellence in service, knowing that this is a sensitive time for everyone involved. The experienced staff is availa

ble around the clock to ensure you have a unique and memorable service for your deceased family member. The planning team can help you hold onto old traditions while creating new traditions that will help you remember this day. Whether you choose a nostalgic funeral or a more modern life celebration, the dedicated staff are here to bring your ideas to fruition. Malloy Funeral Home is a full-service funeral home serving all families and offering Polish funerals to families who have specific Polish traditions to uphold. The events during a funeral weekend are essential to helping family and friends heal from the loss of a loved one. You can plan visitations, cremation services, memorial services, or life celebrations. If you want to plan one service and not another, feel free to pick and choose the arrangements that make sense for your family. Direct cremation is the most affordable end-of-life ceremony, providing you with the comfort that your loved one is laid to rest respectably. Does your loved one qualify for military honors or veteran services? Let the planning team arrange all the details and traditions to honor a life of service. Funeral products are available for purchase through the funeral home, where you can browse the styles and materials in person. Choose caskets, urns, vaults, and memorials that are specific to the preference of the deceased. If you choose pre-planning funeral services, you can plan for your own services while you are still healthy. Make your opinions known about various options so that your family does not have to guess what you would have wanted. Malloy Funeral Home serves the local communities of Philadelphia, PA, Cherry Hill, NJ, Holland, PA, Huntingdon Valley, PA, Cinnaminson, NJ, Feasterville, PA, Marlton, NJ, Moorestown, NJ, Voorhees, NJ, and Haddonfield, NJ. They also offer world-wide shipping to get the deceased where they need to be for burial or cremation. Please visit 625 Byberry Rd Philadelphia, PA 19116. Call (215) 464-2600 to get started on pre-planning services or an immediate need.

04/22/2026

Did you know post-mortem photography was once a common part of grieving? In the 19th century, families often gathered for a final photograph together — sometimes the only picture they’d ever have of their loved one. The practice largely disappeared by the 1930s.

But in the last five years, we’ve seen it return in a new form. With cell phones always within reach, more families are taking photos at services — some even taking selfies with a loved one.

We’re curious where you land on this. Meaningful keepsake? Or something that should stay private? Share your thoughts below.

THIS IS HOW WE FEEL ABOUT IT

If your family wishes to have a memento of this nature we think it should be of them and private out of respect for the deceased. From a professional standpoint, it should not be taken as a spontaneous selfie, and it should never be posted on social media. We have found that younger generations do not object to this, while the older generation sees it happening, feels horrified, and thinks we should stop them or do something. Technically, there is no law against this, and we can't tell a grandchild they shouldn't do that. So, we recommend discussing this with the younger generation before the funeral so they know if it is or isn’t ok.

04/20/2026

Memory Mondays

Home Funerals
Does anyone remember a home funeral or hearing your family talk about one?

In the 19th century, before the funeral industry developed into what we know today, families held funerals at home. Once a person died, family bathed them and laid them out in their best clothes so loved ones could say one last goodbye. Because embalming did not enter the mainstream until after the Civil War, time was of the essence; while the body was laid out, the undertaker (traditionally, at that time, undertakers were furniture or cabinet makers) would come and measure the body and deliver a coffin, its extravagance dependent on the family's social stature and economic class. The body would usually lay out for one day (not only for the family to view, but to ensure that the deceased was actually dead), sometimes on a cooling table packed with ice (to help with preservation), before being placed in the coffin with the lid closed.

The coffin was then taken down to the parlor, a formal room where the family hosted guests – and funerals.

Funeral notices were placed in newspapers, and a black funeral wreath was hung on the front door. Typically, the coffin would be surrounded by lilies or another strong-smelling flower; the scent hid any smell of decomposition.

Embalming made it possible to extend the time between death and the funeral. Gradually, undertakers (now calling themselves funeral directors) created their own “parlors” in their places of business, where longer wakes could be held to accommodate family and friends arriving from far away. It appealed to families to move the dead out of their homes into what Frank E. Campbell, one of New York City’s first funeral parlors, called "slumber rooms." Having the funeral outside the home also meant that wakes could be more extensive, allowing more guests to attend wakes and funeral services held in the beautiful, tastefully decorated facilities funeral directors began to build.

This transition of the funeral from the home to the funeral director's place of business also led to the death of the formal 'parlor' in many American homes and the start of the Funeral Parlor. In 1910, the Ladies' Home Journal re-christened the parlor the 'living room,' returning it to the family for their enjoyment. Funerals remained outside the home for the rest of the 20th century.

04/17/2026

Our dedicated team understands the importance of a respectful and meaningful funeral service. We are here to support you every step of the way.

04/16/2026

Edward was born on July 19th, 1954 and passed away on April 13th, 2026 at the age of 71

04/16/2026

Katarzyna was born on April 1st, 1973 and passed away on April 14th, 2026 at the age of 53

At Malloy Funeral Home, we believe in honoring every life with dignity, and that begins with choosing the right burial o...
04/10/2026

At Malloy Funeral Home, we believe in honoring every life with dignity, and that begins with choosing the right burial option that reflects your or your loved one's wishes. Our caring team is here to guide you through each option and help you make the best decision for your family.
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04/08/2026

A sea-change in embalming came with the Civil War, during which there was an outcry for fallen soldiers to be returned to their families for burial.

During the Civil War, embalming became common to preserve soldiers' bodies for transport home, allowing families, particularly mothers, to view their loved ones, give them a proper burial, and gain closure. This innovation allowed bodies to survive long train journeys, transforming funeral practices from immediate, local burials into a personalized, lasting goodbye.

Why Soldiers Were Embalmed

Closure and Dignity:
Families wanted to see their deceased loved ones, which forced the adoption of preservatives to create a calm, rested appearance.

Battlefield Surgeons: Embalming surgeons operated out of barns and tents near the battlefront to prepare bodies promptly.

Presidential Influence: President Lincoln's use of embalming for his son and later himself helped normalize the practice to the American public.

The cost of Embalming in 1863 $100.00
The cost of the casket $4.00-$7.00

This picture is of Dr. Benjamin F. Lyford and Dr. C.B. Chamberlain standing at their “embalming tent” at Gettysburg, November 1863.

04/06/2026

Memory Monday

Remember when everyone still got dressed up for Easter? Share your old Easter pictures with a memory in the comments.

See ours in the comments.

04/05/2026

This Easter, we reflect on the season of hope, renewal, and love. As nature blooms, may your heart be comforted and uplifted. From our family to yours, Happy Easter."

Good Friday reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope on the horizon. While we reflect on this day, we ...
04/03/2026

Good Friday reminds us that even in our darkest moments, there is hope on the horizon. While we reflect on this day, we look forward with faith, knowing that Easter Sunday is coming. Wishing you a blessed and meaningful day of remembrance

03/23/2026

Clara was born on January 17th, 1945 and passed away on March 20th, 2026 at the age of 81

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