Funeral Services in Mont Alto, PA
Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home provides funeral and cremation services to families in Mont Alto, PA. Based in Chambersburg, about 13 miles away in Franklin County, our team offers traditional funeral services, memorial services, veterans' military honors, and pre-planning, backed by our own on-site crematory. Available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (717) 264-6416 to speak with someone now.
Funeral and Cremation Services for Mont Alto Families
Families in Mont Alto turn to Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home for the full range of funeral and cremation services without leaving Franklin County to find them. We bring the resources of a full-service funeral home to a small-town community while keeping every arrangement personal.
Traditional funeral services remain a cornerstone of what we offer, from a visitation and formal service in our chapel to a graveside committal. When a Mont Alto family chooses burial, we coordinate every detail with the cemetery of their choice, handling transportation, paperwork, and timing so the family can focus on each other.
For families who prefer cremation, our own on-site crematory keeps a loved one in our care from the moment arrangements begin until cremated remains are returned to the family. Mont Alto families considering this option can read more about our cremation services, which include direct cremation as well as cremation paired with a visitation or memorial service.
Memorial services and celebrations of life give families flexibility to gather on their own timeline, whether that means a few days after death or several weeks later. We help personalize each gathering with tribute videos, photo displays, and keepsakes, and we offer live streaming so relatives who cannot travel can still take part.
Veterans and their families receive full military honors, coordinated through our veterans services program with local veteran organizations, a service we consider central to who we are. For families thinking ahead, our pre-planning program lets Mont Alto residents record their wishes now, with the ability to transfer an existing pre-need plan from another provider if circumstances change.
We also offer grief support resources, a selection of caskets, urns, and monuments, and floral services, and we assist with shipping or receiving remains when a death occurs away from home. Whatever a Mont Alto family needs, one call starts the process.
Why Mont Alto Families Choose Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home
Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home has been a Geisel family occupation since 1919, and the current firm has served Franklin County families since Tom Geisel purchased it in 1983, moving to its present Falling Spring Road location in 1993. Today, fourth-generation funeral director Thomas L. "Tommy" Geisel II leads a team that includes Vice President Thomas L. Geisel, alongside a full staff of licensed funeral directors, all trained to guide Mont Alto families through every decision.
Our 13,000-square-foot facility includes a stained-glass chapel built to hold a full traditional service, and our on-site crematory means a Mont Alto family that chooses cremation never has to wonder whether their loved one has left our care. Our chapel and staff also mean we can accommodate services of any size, from an intimate gathering to a full traditional funeral, without turning a family away.
Families across the county have recognized this work: Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home holds more than 127 reviews averaging 4.9 out of 5, the most of any funeral home in Franklin County, and has been recognized with Franklin County's Community's Choice / Best of Franklin County honor. We built that record one family at a time, and we intend to keep it that way for every family we serve in Mont Alto.
About Mont Alto, Pennsylvania
Mont Alto is a borough in Franklin County, Pennsylvania, with a population of 1,580 at the 2020 census. According to Mont Alto Borough's own history, the town sits on the West Branch of the Little Antietam Creek, midway between Chambersburg to the north and Waynesboro to the south, at the western base of South Mountain.
The borough is home to Penn State Mont Alto, the oldest Commonwealth Campus in the Penn State system, founded in 1903 as the Pennsylvania State Forest Academy, one of the first public forestry schools in the nation. Just a mile east of town, Mont Alto State Park preserves the site of Pennsylvania's first state forest park, established in 1902, bordering the Michaux State Forest, considered the "cradle of forestry" in Pennsylvania.
Reaching Mont Alto from Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home in Chambersburg takes drivers south on Route 997, through the Franklin County countryside, for a trip of roughly 13 miles. It is a route our team travels often to serve families throughout this corner of the county.
Serving Mont Alto and Surrounding Communities
Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home extends the same on-site crematory, full-service funeral care, and 24/7 availability to communities throughout eastern Franklin County, not just Mont Alto.
- Funeral services in Quincy Township, PA, home to Mont Alto State Park
- Funeral services in Waynesboro, PA, Mont Alto's neighbor to the south along Route 997
Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Mont Alto
Families in Mont Alto often ask similar questions as they begin planning a funeral or cremation. Here are answers to some of the ones we hear most often.
Which funeral home serves Mont Alto, PA?
Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home serves Mont Alto families from our facility in Chambersburg, about 13 miles away. We provide traditional funerals, memorial services, and cremation to Mont Alto residents, available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Does Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home offer cremation services in Mont Alto?
Yes. We offer cremation services to Mont Alto families, including direct cremation and cremation paired with a visitation or memorial service. Our on-site crematory, one of only two in Franklin County, means your loved one stays in our care throughout the entire process.
How far is Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home from Mont Alto?
Our facility at 333 Falling Spring Rd in Chambersburg is about 13 miles from Mont Alto, roughly a 20-minute drive south on Route 997. Our team regularly travels this route to meet with Mont Alto families in their homes or at our facility.
How do I get started with funeral arrangements in Mont Alto?
Call Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home at (717) 264-6416 any time, day or night. A member of our team will walk you through the first steps, whether you need to arrange a service right away or want to talk through your options first. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Does Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home offer military honors for Mont Alto veterans?
Yes. We coordinate full military honors with local veteran service organizations for any family who requests them. Contact us to arrange honors as part of a traditional funeral or memorial service.
Contact Thomas L Geisel Funeral Home
When you are ready, our team is here to help, on your timeline, not ours. Call us anytime at (717) 264-6416 to begin arrangements, ask questions, or simply talk through your options for a Mont Alto family member. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and we will meet you wherever you are in this process.
