Phone: (814) 237-2712 | 2401 S. Atherton Street | State College PA 16801
Koch Funeral Home
Announcements ~ Pandemic Update
At Koch Funeral Home, we recognize that amid this pandemic, we all have fears and concerns for the safety of our families and loved ones. Unfortunately, death and grief do not pause during a crisis. For 107 years, Koch Funeral Home has been taking care of members of this community and we stand ready to help you now. We will remain open and our experienced, caring staff will continue assisting families during this critical time.
Learn More - KFH - Taking Precautions ~ F. Glenn Fleming
Because Love Can't Wait - Safe Gathering Options in a time of Social Distancing
Welcome
Our Mission:
To compassionately serve and guide families with our experience and knowledge as they honor their loved ones.
Even though the world around us has changed during the pandemic, our commitments to you remain the same.
We are here to serve you 24 hours a day, seven days a week while caring for and honoring your loved ones in the ways most befitting of you and them.
We have many options available that are safe for everyone involved. Our Because LOVE Can't Wait and Helping Grieving Hearts Heal programs are here to companion you along the way.
Please let us know how we can help.
F. Glenn Fleming
Funeral Director, Supervisor
"The experience to serve you better, the compassion to understand your needs".
It is a privilege to help you honor your loved ones.
We’ve learned that in the honoring, you’ll also find some of the seeds for your healing.
You’re invited to be authentic and create a meaningful experience for all.
Our role is to companion you along the way.
Please visit our Because LOVE Can't Wait, Helping Grieving Hearts Heal, Monday's Moments Blog and Bereavement Gatherings & Events pages for more information about the different programs and resources we offer.
Jackie Naginey Hook, MA
Spiritual Director, Celebrant and End-of-Life Doula
Learn more about a community memorial garden, Footprints in the Field. This garden is being dedicated to families and individuals who have experienced pregnancy and early infant loss.
To support their mission visit their gofundme.com page.
Visit our monthly #BePresentWithKoch video blog to see past episodes by clicking on the banner below.
This month Jackie Naginey Hook, MA, and Evelyn Wald, MS, M.Div, LPC, discuss ways to find balance after the loss of a loved one.
Learn about our Helping Grieving Hearts Heal Program by clicking on the banner below.
To learn more about the many community outreach programs offered through Helping Grieving Hearts Heal, click on the banner below.
We invite you to our upcoming community outreach programs including the Monday's Moments Gathering, these monthly series are part of our Helping Grieving Hearts Heal Community Outreach programs.
Jackie Hook will be a virtual guest speaker on October 29, 2020 for the 2020 Fall Collaborative Series Hosted by Penn State College of Nursing’s Center of Geriatric Nursing Excellence and Center for Nursing Research. Read More>>>
In various cultures and traditions, the end of October and early November is a time when deceased loved ones are remembered and honored. Read More>>>
Please join us in the comfort of your own home for our monthly Death Café. You can sip on coffee and tea, eat your favorite dessert and discuss death with us. Read More>>>
The holiday season can be a difficult time for anyone who has experienced the death of someone special. Read More>>>
This is a six-night series for parents/couples who have experienced pregnancy loss, stillbirth or early infant death. Read More>>>
Searching for meaning is one of the needs of mourners. Read More>>>
Complimentary - Stop in and pick one up.
The Koch Funeral Home Funeral Planning Guide was carefully designed to meet the needs of our community; it is both informative and educational. This is a resource for you. With the help of experts in various fields, this guide is a compilation of important items to consider.
Some of these items include: Preplanning, Burial Services, Cremation Services, Cemeteries, Veterans Services, Travel Security Plans, Legal Issues and Estate Liquidation.
Please contact Jackie Naginey Hook if you would like to receive a copy or click here to learn more.
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Welcome to our website!
We are happy to welcome you to the Koch Funeral Home website. We hope you find it user friendly and informative.
We have learned that meaningful funeral experiences are an important first step on your grieving journey. Other steps include taking the grief you feel on the inside and expressing it on the outside, or mourning in ways that are significant to you. To help encourage you and others on these journeys, Koch Funeral Home partnered with Jackie Hook and created Helping Grieving Hearts Heal program. This program helps and supports individuals as they grieve.
To learn more about this program and content that may help you individually or family members you are invited to read our Monday's Moment blog or visit our Facebook community. Our intention is to share supportive information that will be helpful to you and your family.
As always, feel free to contact us should you need any assistance.
Phone: (814) 237-2712 | 2401 S. Atherton Street, State College, PA 16801
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