Our Story

Our Story

The building which is now the Tomlinson Funeral Home was originally built in the 1920's and was the First Bank of Cornwells Heights. The bank closed due to the Great Depression of 1929, and by 1933 it had become a funeral home, under Mr. Harold Heffner.

 

In 1945, the funeral home was purchased by J. Maurice Tomlinson. Maurice moved into the funeral home in 1946.

 

The Tomlinson Funeral Home was officially opened in 1946 and has been in continuous operation. Robert "Tommy" Tomlinson succeeded his father in 1975 as owner and has continued the business for over 70 years along with his wife Nancy C. Tomlinson. Currently, the third generation, Kathleen "K.C." Tomlinson, has completed her studies at Mercer County Community College and became a Licensed Funeral Director in 2016.

 

Our funeral home has always been an independent family owned funeral home, specializing in personalized care.

What Makes Us Unique

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
  1. Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
  2. Burial services and cremation options
  3. Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make after the passing of a loved one, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor your loved one's memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
  • Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
  • Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections and assist you in the publication of the obituary in the newspaper(s) of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
  • Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
  • Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
  • Select beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
  • In the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Access grief education and support materials, and with referrals to counseling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
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