We have proudly served the South Hills and surrounding areas of Pittsburgh since 1928. We are dedicated to serving the families who call upon us with caring and respectful services. We are a full service funeral home providing traditional services, cremation services, pet cremation, pre-arrangement plans and quality cemetery monuments. We hope you find our site helpful and informative, and we welcome your calls and visits. Take a few moments to express your wishes now and help to ease the burden on your loved ones.
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Michael is a licensed funeral director and embalmer certified by the Pennsylvania and West Virginia State Boards of Funeral Directors. He brings 19 years of professional funeral home experience to Cieslak & Tatko Funeral Home. He is a native of Knox, Pennsylvania and graduated from John A. Gupton School of Mortuary Science in Nashville, Tennessee in 1999.
When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
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Gail I. Snyder
May 06, 2021
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Mary Swartz
Jun 04, 2020
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Michael was such a kind person when Pat Corcoran passed away. He was so compassionate and caring. I also told my husband when it's my time, that's who I want to fulfill my final wishes. I will never forget the beautiful rose he left on the pillow. That was so special. Michael, you did a fantastic job and the whole family appreciates your kindness.
