Cremation Services in Shippensburg, PA


Trusted Cremation Services for Shippensburg, PA Families

For more than four decades, Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home & Cremation Center has served families across Franklin and Cumberland Counties with the compassion, transparency, and professional care they deserve. Families in Shippensburg, Pennsylvania — a historic community straddling the Franklin/Cumberland County line — are welcome at our Chambersburg facility at 333 Falling Spring Road, approximately 11 miles southwest via US Route 11 and just a 20-minute drive away.


As a family-owned funeral home with an on-site crematorium, we offer Shippensburg residents a rare combination: the personal touch of a small, community-rooted funeral home with the facilities and capabilities of a much larger provider.


An On-Site Crematorium for Complete Peace of Mind

What sets Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home apart from other cremation providers serving Shippensburg is our fully licensed, on-site crematorium — located within our 13,000-square-foot Chambersburg facility. Most funeral homes in the region transport loved ones to third-party cremation facilities. That means multiple handoffs, added delays, and — for many families — understandable uncertainty about who is actually caring for their loved one.


At Geisel, your loved one stays in our care from the moment they enter our facility until the cremated remains are returned to your family. Our certified crematory operators personally handle every step, and our membership in the Cremation Association of North America (CANA) commits us to the strictest standards for ethics, identification, and dignity.


For Shippensburg families, the difference is real: a faster, more transparent cremation process, and the confidence of knowing exactly who is looking after your loved one.




A Full Range of Cremation Options for Shippensburg Families

Every family is unique, and we offer cremation options designed to honor your wishes and fit your budget:


Traditional Funeral Followed by Cremation

For families who appreciate the traditions of a visitation and funeral ceremony, cremation can take place after the service. This option combines the comfort of a traditional farewell with the flexibility of cremation.


Memorial Service with or Without the Urn Present

A meaningful gathering held at our chapel, your church, or a location of your choosing, on a timeline that works for your family.

Direct Cremation

A simple, affordable option without a formal service, giving your family the flexibility to plan a private remembrance in your own way.


We also offer environmentally conscious container options, including biodegradable cloth-covered cardboard and fiberboard, as well as plain cardboard alternatives at no additional charge for families interested in minimizing environmental impact.

After cremation, your family has complete freedom to memorialize your loved one — scattering in a meaningful place, burial in a local cemetery or columbarium niche, keeping the remains in a beautiful urn from our selection, or sharing keepsake urns among family members.

Pre-Planning Services

Our advance planning services help individuals make informed decisions before a need arises. By documenting cremation preferences ahead of time, families can reduce uncertainty and ensure personal wishes are clearly communicated.


Why Shippensburg Families Choose Thomas L. Geisel Funeral Home

  • On-site crematorium within a 13,000-square-foot facility, just 20 minutes from Shippensburg via US-11
  • Family-owned since 1983, with a funeral heritage reaching back to 1919
  • Transparent pricing with no hidden fees
  • Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, including holidays
  • CANA member firm upholding the highest ethical and identification standards
  • Franklin County's Best — voted repeatedly, and 2023 Community Choice Award winner


Contact Us for Cremation Services in Shippensburg, PA

When your Shippensburg family is ready to discuss cremation, we are ready to help.


Address: 333 Falling Spring Road, Chambersburg, PA 17202. Phone: (717) 264-6416 — available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Serving: Shippensburg, Chambersburg, Fayetteville, St. Thomas, Green Village, Greencastle, and all of Franklin County, PA


Our compassionate team is here to listen, answer your questions, and help your family create a meaningful tribute for someone you love.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our facility is located approximately 11 miles southwest of Shippensburg in Chambersburg — about a 20-minute drive via US Route 11. Many Shippensburg families find the short drive a worthwhile trade for access to an on-site crematorium and the personal care that comes with a family-owned funeral home.

Absolutely. We work closely with families to incorporate personal, cultural, religious, and military traditions into each service to create a meaningful tribute.

Yes. Many Shippensburg families choose a traditional funeral service with the body present before cremation, or a memorial service with or without the urn afterward. 


Some families do both — a private viewing before cremation and a larger memorial celebration later. We'll help you design a service that feels right for your family.

We take identification and chain-of-care protocols extremely seriously. Before cremation, we require positive identification by immediate family members in one of our private family viewing rooms, ensuring without question that we are caring for your loved one. Our CANA membership binds us to strict ethical guidelines throughout the process.

Generally, yes. Cremation services tend to cost less than traditional burial because they eliminate expenses tied to burial vaults, cemetery plots, and certain preparation procedures. 


We offer several cremation packages at different price points and provide a transparent, itemized breakdown of all costs during your arrangement conference.

Absolutely. Pre-planning allows Shippensburg residents to make decisions about their own cremation in advance, lock in today's pricing, and spare their families from difficult choices during an emotional time. We offer flexible payment options and can transfer existing pre-need plans from other providers.