Why Choose Cremation Specialist of Pennsylvania | Avoca, PA
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Shawn E. Carper

Shawn E. Carper

Supervisor, Pre-Need Counselor & Licensed Funeral Director

Shawn E. Carper was born in Roaring Spring, Blair County, PA.  He now resides in Middletown, Dauphin County, PA with his wife, Patricia, 2 daughters, Lillian and Vivian, 2 dogs, Lila and Owie and his cat, Pinwheel.  When he is not working, he enjoys traveling, skiing, hiking and cooking.

Shawn has been involved in  deathcare for 30 years and licensed for 28 years.  But for the last 26 years he has been specializing in helping families throughout Pennsylvania plan their end of life celebrations. He finds that helping families ease the burdens of making tough decisions at the time of  loss to be very rewarding.

Kailey (Blas) Murphy

Kailey (Blas) Murphy

Licensed Funeral Director

Kailey has been an associate with us since late 2020 after completing her education. Born and raised in Milford, PA, she pursued her associate’s degree in Funeral Service at the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Biology/Mortuary Science from California University of Pennsylvania.

Kailey is a Certified Celebrant and Crematory Operator and enjoys spending time with her dogs and family.

Why Choose Us?

At Cremation Specialist of Pennsylvania, we offer simple cremations at prices that are within the reach of most people. What we don’t offer are burials, embalming, visitations and ceremonies. In other words, we specialize in direct cremations.  What can a cremation specialist offer you besides an affordable cremation package? Here are other main reasons families in Pennsylvania rely on Cremation Specialist of Pennsylvania when they lose a loved one:


  • Our online service is very easy to use. Just click here, choose the package you want, add any options you wish, and place your order. It takes just a few minutes. No appointment is necessary and there’s no need to delay arrangements. You can avoid a home visit to discuss options you really don’t want.

  • We won’t send someone to your home with a product catalog to discuss our range of urns, caskets and keepsakes, so you won’t feel forced into buying something you don’t want or can’t afford. We understand your need for a modest cremation. You can contact us any time of day or night and speak to a real person.

  • You can call us whenever you need help. Whether it’s to report a death or ask for help with planning a cremation. There’s a person at the end of the phone 24 hours a day, every day of the year, ready to assist or offer gentle guidance.

  • You can trust we’ll arrive quickly and discreetly when death occurs.

  • Our aim is to arrive at the place of death within one or two hours of notification. As soon as the death has been officially pronounced, call us and we’ll come to remove the body as soon as possible. You can be sure we will act professionally and considerately at all times.

  • Your loved one will be handled with due respect and dignity while in our care. You and your family will also be treated with understanding and politeness. We will be there to answer questions and fulfill all legal requirements, but we will not intrude upon your grief. You can be confident that we are a local end-of-life provider.

  • Cremation Specialist of Pennsylvania is a locally owned company. Unlike many cremation providers in Pennsylvania, we’re not owned by a large chain that is based in another state or even country. We serve our community, not distant shareholders. You can depend on us to fulfill all legal requirements with professionalism.

  • Our team are experts at arranging cremations. They are fully acquainted with all the federal and state laws that relate to funeral practice, and the company is fully licensed by the State Board of Funeral Directors. You won’t be surprised by any hidden costs or fees.

  • You will always be given an itemized breakdown of all services and merchandise, and you will see the total cost of the cremation, including taxes, before being asked to pay. You won’t have to worry about your confidentiality.

  • We operate a safe website, so any data that is transferred from your computer to ours is always encrypted. We also keep all records relating to the deceased and the cremation process in a secure location. Your data is protected at all times.
 

Call us now and discover more

If you have any questions about our cremation services and how we can help you in your time of need, please call us toll free at 844-427-3672. We’re here to help.

 

Our Commitment to You

YOU HAVE A CHOICE

That’s why our roadmap to success is based on putting our clients first.

THE BEST POSSIBLE SERVICE

Every time you deal with one of our representatives in person, by letter, on the telephone or when visiting our robust and expertly capable website.

COUNT ON US

For your family needs today and in the future for end of life services.

RESPECT AND DIGNITY

The cremated remains will be handled and protected with dignity and respect.

GOOD FAITH

All interactions will be with professionalism, respect, dignity and in accordance with all applicable laws.

RECORD KEEPING

Records, logs and documentation are maintained in a clear, correct, organized and timely manner.

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