Funerals

Funeral Ceremony

A funeral is more than a formality. It is the moment when loss becomes real, when family and friends stop moving long enough to acknowledge that someone they love is gone. That pause matters. Without it, grief has nowhere to land.

When we gather to honor someone's life, we do more than say goodbye. We tell their story—sometimes through laughter, sometimes through tears, often through both. We remind each other that this person mattered, that their presence shaped us, and that their absence will be felt. In sharing these memories, we begin the slow work of carrying forward what they meant to us.

Grief is not meant to be carried alone. A funeral brings together the people who loved the person who died, creating a moment of shared support when everyone needs it most. The neighbors who bring food, the old friends who travel hours to attend, the colleagues who take time away from work—their presence says what words often cannot.



At Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home, we have helped Ringtown families through these moments since 1951. We understand that every person's life was unique, and the service honoring that life should be too. Whether your family gathers in our chapel, your place of worship, or somewhere else entirely, we are here to help you create a meaningful farewell.

Not All Funerals Are the Same

It matters how you honor the life of someone you love when they pass away. Some families find solace in long-standing customs, such as a procession to the cemetery, a service that adheres to well-known rituals, or a viewing where loved ones congregate. Because they are effective, these planned moments have aided families in grieving and remembering for generations.

At Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home we believe that a funeral should be a reflection of the deceased. Since no two lives are alike, no two services ought to be. A traditional religious ceremony with all the rituals required by their faith is what some families desire. Some people want something more subdued, intimate, or wholly original. Families in Ringtown have benefited from our assistance in creating both and everything in between.

Our dedication to your family is what never changes. We pay attention to what was important to the person you lost. We help you make decisions without putting any pressure on you. We take care of everything so you can concentrate on spending time with those who are grieving with you. Additionally, we adhere to your budget because the burden of loss should never be made worse by financial hardship.

If you are interested in making funeral arrangements for a loved one, we invite you to contact us to begin.

What is a Funeral?

The image that comes to mind when you hear the word "funeral" varies greatly based on your identity and background. A Buddhist ceremony in San Francisco is very different from a Catholic mass in Shenandoah. Schuylkill County's coal region customs, which have been passed down through generations of Polish and Ukrainian families, are not the same as those in Philadelphia, which is only a few hours south.

Funeral customs are influenced by geography. Faith, ethnicity, and the mere accumulation of our personal experiences also play a role. When loss comes to us directly, the funerals we attended as kids—observing how our community came together and how our grandparents were grieved—become the model for what feels right.

But despite these apparent distinctions, funerals have a similar goal. They make room for mourning. At the same moment, they assemble the loved ones in one room. They serve as a boundary between the past and the future, which must somehow go on without that individual. These fundamental purposes continue regardless of whether the casket is open or closed, whether prayers are said in English, Latin, or Ukrainian, and whether the assembly is solemn or joyous.

Since 1951, Stauffer-Breznik Funeral Home has provided services to families from all walks of life in northeastern Pennsylvania. We are aware of the important customs in this area and know how to respect them while accommodating the unique preferences of each family.