Is a family owned And operated funeral home. We provide compassionate care that only a family can offer And are available 24 hours a Day, 7 days a week, all through the Year. To help Take some Of the stress out Of difficult times, we're here For you whenever And wherever you need us, And For your convenience, we offer a wide range Of services, including chapel, church, graveside And memorial services.
We Take care Of all necessary arrangements For burial, cremation And entombment And can help you reduce your family's concerns about the future By assisting With pre-planning services. Explore the ways In which we can create a personalized, memorable experience And pay tribute To your loved ones In a variety Of ways.
We Take care Of all necessary arrangements For burial, cremation And entombment And can help you reduce your family's concerns about the future By assisting With pre-planning services. Explore the ways In which we can create a personalized, memorable experience And pay tribute To your loved ones In a variety Of ways.
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The doors of Wood Funeral Home, Inc. opened in August of 1959 under the vision of Clarence and Geraldine Bowser Wood. The young couple was inspired by two family members who were already funeral directors, Elmer "Bus" Bullock in Harve De Gras, Maryland, and Newton S. Bowser in Topeka, Kansas. Wood Funeral Home was established at 5537-39 W. Girard Avenue and provided dedicated, professional funeral services to the Philadelphia community.
Since 1959, our professional staff is completely committed to helping each family celebrate the life of their loved one in a meaningful way. Because we are a family ourselves, we realize that each family has its own set of unique needs. That is why we offer truly customized services to meet the wishes of each family.
When you first begin the process of designing a funeral, the decisions you'll face might seem overwhelming at first. We're here to help you tackle the choices one by one and make the journey one of love, healing, and life celebration.
The process can be broken down into two stages: decisions regarding the service and how you'd like to honor your loved one's life, and decisions regarding how you'd like to care for your loved one's physical remains.Whether it's formal or informal, traditional or offbeat, a funeral provides an opportunity for family and friends to gather and support one another in taking the first steps of their healing journey.
The process can be broken down into two stages: decisions regarding the service and how you'd like to honor your loved one's life, and decisions regarding how you'd like to care for your loved one's physical remains.Whether it's formal or informal, traditional or offbeat, a funeral provides an opportunity for family and friends to gather and support one another in taking the first steps of their healing journey.
Anyone can create a plan, at any stage in their life, and you can make changes at a later date if you wish. Creating your own unique life celebration allows you to make sure that your wishes and desires are respected upon your passing. However you decide to be memorialized, pre-planning and preparation gives you control over the personal decisions that must be made when a person moves on from this life.
The wonderful thing about technology is that it can bring people together from all over the globe to make it easier for you to find information and support networks in your time of need. The following are some of the tools available to assist you in your healing journey.
If you're still having trouble locating helpful information or finding what you need, contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences.
If you're still having trouble locating helpful information or finding what you need, contact us to discuss other resources and find a personalized solution to support you on the road to recovery.GriefShare is a friendly, caring group of people who will walk alongside you through one of life's most difficult experiences.
Reviews (10)
Ebony Burnett
Nov 27, 2021
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My Aunt Roslyn’s home going service was at Woods Funeral Home on 12/3 and it couldn’t have been at a better place. I loved that it was black owned and family oriented, (the owners passed the business on to their child) and the current president was very professional. If you are in the West philadelphia area I would highly recommend …
Evie Wash
May 29, 2021
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The service provided by Wood Funeral Home to my family was outstanding ..The care and concern shown during this difficult time made the process bearable.. The team at Wood Funeral Home provided an elegant and beautiful service. My Hubby Kenny Washington looked
soo good meticulously groomed and dressed.
I thank you sincerely from the top and bottom of my heart... May GOD continue to bless you and the work you do!!!
Evelyn Washington
soo good meticulously groomed and dressed.
I thank you sincerely from the top and bottom of my heart... May GOD continue to bless you and the work you do!!!
Evelyn Washington
Beatrice Smith
May 27, 2021
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The staff @ WFH were nothing short of AMAZING! Cynthia has such a sweet peaceful spirit and they really know how to talk and help families. From the time they picked up my mother-in-laws body at the house until the burial they were very professional, courteous and understanding. Even my father-in-law was impressed with the limo driver who kept him talking the entire time we were there. It was definitely a change from his drawn back quietness after she passed.
Some companies prey on families vulnerability and over charge because they believe they can. I am grateful that they are not in the business
Some companies prey on families vulnerability and over charge because they believe they can. I am grateful that they are not in the business
April Durham
May 05, 2021
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When there is such a loss, emotions run high and unfortunately, it can be an unwanted and tense situation. The attention given, and concern for everyone's well being was truly a priority. We cannot express enough, our gratitude and appreciation to the Wood family and their team. Their patience, graciousness and understanding was most welcomed and needed at that time. Everything was peacefully embracing!
Fatima Daniels
Feb 27, 2021
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To Ms Cynthia and Staff,
Thank you so much for walking me through the grieving process and being there for me every step of the way when it came to making the funeral arrangements with my Uncle Curt’s homegoing service. You have put so much ease into my mind when it comes to the time when departing this life will come for another love one of mine. I appreciate all that you and the entire Woods family and staff has done for us. The service was absolutely beautiful and stress free, from the day that he departed to the day he was sent home. Y’all really sent him off in style, the way that we
Thank you so much for walking me through the grieving process and being there for me every step of the way when it came to making the funeral arrangements with my Uncle Curt’s homegoing service. You have put so much ease into my mind when it comes to the time when departing this life will come for another love one of mine. I appreciate all that you and the entire Woods family and staff has done for us. The service was absolutely beautiful and stress free, from the day that he departed to the day he was sent home. Y’all really sent him off in style, the way that we
Riz Bowden
Feb 06, 2021
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Home Going Services For Isabelle Sharp were
"Immaculate, Flawless and Peaceful"
Cancer had my Mom so fragile that I thought of a closed casket service!!
My Mother was a Beautiful, Elegant, Proud and Professional Woman whom Loved Life!!!!
(My mother was educated, hardworking and Loved to dress, she was Always in charge too)!!
We watched the life drain from My MOMMM!!!!
I really thought there would be a closed casket service!!.
Me & my siblings "HAD NO CLUE" about Home Going Services AT ALL!!!!
Miss "WANDA" (OMG) and her "TEAM"!!!! At "WOODS FUNERAL HOME"!!!!
Assisted in areas that we had
"Immaculate, Flawless and Peaceful"
Cancer had my Mom so fragile that I thought of a closed casket service!!
My Mother was a Beautiful, Elegant, Proud and Professional Woman whom Loved Life!!!!
(My mother was educated, hardworking and Loved to dress, she was Always in charge too)!!
We watched the life drain from My MOMMM!!!!
I really thought there would be a closed casket service!!.
Me & my siblings "HAD NO CLUE" about Home Going Services AT ALL!!!!
Miss "WANDA" (OMG) and her "TEAM"!!!! At "WOODS FUNERAL HOME"!!!!
Assisted in areas that we had
James Reed
Jan 27, 2021
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I came here maybe three years ago to get my father’s funeral plans all together. This year he passed and when I tell you the Family made everything absolutely easy for me during the hardest time of my life, that would be an understatement. Wanda and Cynthia are by far the best funeral directors I’ve seen within Philadelphia, and based on how they treated, talked, and made things cost effective for me, I would recommend them to anybody!
Brenda B.
Dec 15, 2020
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Our family decided on Wood Funeral Home to prepare our loved one for her celebration of life, and we are so happy we did. Cynthia and the entire staff were professional and overwhelmingly caring. She provided so much attention to detail. She made what could have been a very difficult task run smoothly. Our family highly recommend Wood Funeral Home.
Solomon McWarren
May 05, 2020
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I would like to thank the Wood Funeral home, for a wonderful home going celebration service, Cynthia Wood with her Loving, Kind and Professionalism she made our family experience very peaceful and with her comfort smile I knew we were in good hands Thanks Cynthia
I would like to thank Wanda Wood, for all the information she gave our family that helped us make the right decision on every aspect of the services, her knowledge and experience made all the difference in world Great People the whole staff is excellent #blackwomanrock
I would like to thank Wanda Wood, for all the information she gave our family that helped us make the right decision on every aspect of the services, her knowledge and experience made all the difference in world Great People the whole staff is excellent #blackwomanrock
Mangie Daniel
Dec 21, 2019
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Wanda Woods and Nakeesa were exceptional with the planning and orchestration of my father's memorial service. I would recommend them to any and everyone. You can tell that their parents taught them the value of respect and how to anticipate ones needs at such a devastating time. Many people gave me accolades on the service, but I tell them that the Woods Funeral Home were the ones to congratulate because they were AWESOME!!
