Fluehr Funeral Home and Cremation Service, with two locations serving Northeast Philadelphia and Bensalem, we are known for providing compassionate and dignified funeral and cremation care. Fluehr Funeral Home and Cremation Service assist families with funeral arrangements and understanding all their options with funerals, cremation, burial, Medicaid eligibility, caskets, burial vaults, urns, funeral pre-planning, funeral flowers, eulogies, celebration of life, monuments, veterans funeral services, and all other services to honor a loved one. Our funeral home and cremation service assist families throughout Philadelphia including the following surrounding areas: Millbrook, Morrell Park, Andalusia, Torresdale, Bensalem, Northeast Philadelphia, and all other surrounding communities. Founded in 1908 by Harold B. Mulligan, Mulligan Funeral Home became synonymous with caring compassionate service to all those in need. Over the years, Harold B. Mulligan became known not only for his business accomplishments, but also his humanitarian deeds. Presidential commendations for his care of veterans who lost their lives in the line of service, the founding of the Philadelphia Home for the Blind and the founding of the "Happy Times Club" which provided hot lunch meals daily to local children were all part of Mr. Mulligan's legacy. Licensed as a Funeral Director in 1996, T.J. Fluehr follows a family tradition of service to the Philadelphia area. Joseph C. Fluehr, Sr., T.J.’s grandfather, was one of the founders of Poquessing Corporation, which grew to become the largest in the residential real estate market in Philadelphia. As far as the Funeral Business, T.J.’s father as well as many cousins have been serving Philadelphia as Funeral Directors for decades. After completing his undergraduate studies (BA Business, Loyola University in Maryland), T.J. attended the John A. Gupton College in Nashville Tennessee to gain a certificate in Funeral Science. Along with the necessary studies to pass the state and national board exams, Gupton College offered one of the most advanced embalming and restorative art programs in the country. In 1998, T.J. stepped in to be the supervisor of Mulligan Funeral Home and after a few years became the owner. In December of 2016, after many years of contemplating the change, the name of the funeral home was changed to the T.J. Fluehr Funeral Home and Cremation Service. This change is an opportunity to bring a greater awareness to T.J’s personal involvement in the local community while at the same time committing to the foundation of service that was set more than 100 years ago. In today's fast paced world of corporate consolidation. continues to operate one of Philadelphia's oldest and most well-known independently owned and operated funeral homes. Funeral Services in Philadelphia
Funeral services offer comfort. Viewing the embalmed body in a peaceful state during visitation makes it easier for family and friends to say goodbye and to gain closure. Private time is reserved for family before the public visitation. Floral arrangements, photographs, personal mementos and other special items foster memories and help us pay honor to the life lived. Generally, visitations last for two to six hours the day before the funeral. Traditional Funeral Services in Philadelphia
Visitation may continue up to the time of the service. Our family reception room offers a place to gather and spend time with those who have come to share in your loss. The traditional funeral service is held in our funeral home, a church or special place chosen by the family. Funerals often consist of scripture readings, prayers, eulogy, video memorial, a sermon and music. Following the service a vehicle procession leaves for the cemetery. At the cemetery, pallbearers transfer the casket from the funeral coach to the gravesite. Family and friends are led in remarks or prayers before final goodbyes are made. The final placement of the body in an earthen grave is called Interment. Graveside Service in Philadelphia
Families gather at the grave site where a brief ceremony is held to honor the memory of the deceased. Prayers and remarks are said before final goodbyes are made. Most families choose to have a luncheon reception after the services at the cemetery. This is an informal gathering where families greet those in attendance. These luncheon receptions are held at the church, community building or a restaurant. Meals can be catered to suit every taste and budget. Cremation Services in Philadelphia
Cremation is a personal and family decision that is often part of a final tribute to a loved one. Families may be unaware of the options they have and decisions they may need to make when a loved one dies. Remember, cremation does not limit your choices in creating a final memorial, or visitation. After cremation, remains may be placed in an urn and the memorialization of your choice can then be fulfilled.
