Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home & On-site Crematory
725 Norland Ave, Chambersburg, PA, 17201
Questions to Ask When You Call
You're not expected to know this. These questions help you compare and avoid surprises.
“Can I see your General Price List?”
Federal law (FTC Funeral Rule) requires them to give you itemized pricing. You have every right to ask.
“Do you accept insurance assignment?”
This means they bill the insurance company directly. You don't pay thousands upfront and wait to be reimbursed.
“What's included vs. what's extra?”
Packages may not include everything. Ask about the casket, embalming, transportation, facility fees, and death certificate copies.
Know Your Rights
The FTC Funeral Rule protects you. Every funeral home must provide an itemized General Price List if you ask — in person or over the phone. You are never required to buy a package and can choose services individually. You also have the right to use a casket purchased elsewhere.
Payment & Financial Options
Average in Pennsylvania
$2,745 – $8,633
Source: NFDA 2023 · Direct cremation to traditional burial
If they had life insurance, it can cover this
Funerals in this area run $2,745–$8,633. If your loved one had a life insurance policy, the benefit can cover these costs — and we'll file the claim and handle the carrier for you, even without the policy number. $0 upfront, and nothing if it doesn't pay out.
Services Offered
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What Families Say
“When the need arises I highly recommend you choose this funeral home for your needs, you will not be dissapointed!! Our family entrusted Shaley and her staff at Kelso-Cornelius Funeral Home for all the arrangements at the time of my mother's passing. A special thank you to Shaley for her exemplary kindness, compassion, understanding, and attention to detail she showed throughout the entire funeral process. She was very thorough and took as much time as we needed and answered all our questions to ensure every detail was to our liking. She even asked for a photo of mom to ensure that her hair was styled well and that she looked her best. They had my mom looking incredible and better than I could ever have imagined as her health had greatly deteriorated. Just this week Shaley had her staff reach out to me (several months after mom's passing) to see how our family is doing and offering kind words and support to us with the upcoming holidays. This is kindness and compassion at its best. Thank you so much Shaley and everyone on staff at Kelso-Cornelius!!”
— Karen Chilcote
“Our family could not be more grateful for the incredible services we received when planning for and having a service for our loved one. Shaley was thoughtful, compassionate, knowledgeable, communicative, accessible, and professional in every aspect of what needed to happen during our time of grief. She truly listened to us and advised us in a manner that we felt heard. She was an integral part of us being able to celebrate a life well-lived at the time our family needed support and guidance. Thank you for making the arrangements seamless and giving us peace throughout those and the following days.”
— Sherry O'Rourke
“Shaley and her entire staff have been there for me before, during, and after my husband passed. Excellent care and compassion; incredible commitment, attention to details, and communication. You will be very pleased if you entrust your loved one to their care. I would also encourage you to visit with them now to plan ahead to lock in their current pricing for peace of mind. We bought most of our funeral needs years ago and I am so grateful that we did! With so many other arrangements and things to do when a death occurs, this part was already done.”
— Nanny Wilson
We can help with what comes next.
We file the life insurance claim and recover unclaimed property — the payout can help cover costs like these. $0 upfront.
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