Since 1953, Hickey Funeral Home has been serving the families of Monticello and Wayne County. In 1953, visitations lasted for days – not an evening only; they were in the family home – not in the funeral home. The funeral service was held in the church – not the funeral chapel. We passed out fans – not turned down the air conditioning. The men of the community – not a backhoe – dug the grave. Hickey Funeral Home has progressed with the time… today's funeral services are personalized to meet the individual requirements of each family. We take great pride in providing every family with the service that reflects their needs: spiritually, emotionally and financially.
Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. is a local, family-owned company that has been supporting the community since 1887. Over the years, the funeral home has earned an unbeatable reputation as one of the leading funeral homes in the area. One reason these funeral services stand out from other options in the area is because of the quality, personalized approach offered to every family in need. The funeral home staff does not take it lightly; they honor the responsibility of helping to lighten the burden of each family, supporting each person take the first steps toward healing. Families can choose from traditional funeral packages, or they might consider alternative options. For example, direct cremation and cremation with a memorial are other common services. The funeral home offers all products and services required for respectful end of life services, including caskets, vaults, urns, memorials, and more. An on-site crematory is available, which means that every step of the cremation process can be done in-house. Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. maintains a high level of care for families from all walks of life. Dignified, respectful services are offered for all residents in the community, regardless of religion, race, creed, or socioeconomic status. Each funeral is personalized to match the traditions and customs of the family. The result is an event that is both meaningful and memorable for all attendees. From the moment a person walks in the door of the funeral home, they notice the beauty of the decor and the traditional architecture. The funeral home is designed to accommodate groups of all sizes, both large and small. The funeral home staff works hard to ensure that families experience a warm, comfortable environment where they can connect with friends and loved ones. Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. is known as a renowned family-owned funeral homes in York County. This independently operated company provides funeral and cremation services in all of the surrounding communities: York, East York, Dallastown, Red Lion, and Hallam. Murphy-Beck Funeral Home & Cremation Service, Inc. offers two funeral homes in the area, with the nearest located at 501 Ridge Ave McSherrystown, PA 17344. Call to learn more about available funeral packages: (717) 637-6945.
In the early 1970's, at the age of thirty-five, Marvin Hicks made a life-changing decision. His wife took over the daily operation of their florist business, when he moved to Louisville, Kentucky to attend the Kentucky School of Mortuary Science, and to complete his personal goal of becoming a funeral director and embalmer. Marvin S. Hicks Funeral Home, Inc. became a reality in 1972, when Marvin Hicks and his wife, Mary Ann Smith Hicks, opened their home to the public. Situated on North Highway 90 in Wayne County, just on the outskirts of the city of Monticello, the funeral home became an entity in a large, two-story antebellum-type Southern Home. In 1976, the funeral home was relocated to its present location at 647 North Main Street. This large, three story late nineteenth century home provided spacious rooms and elaborate antique architecture that created the comfortable, caring atmosphere that Marvin and Mary Ann Hicks wanted to provide for each family that requested their services. In 2008 the family started moving toward a new phase in the longevity of the company. This led to one of the long-term employees and funeral directors, Anthony Vaughn, purchasing the business. Today the company is managed by Anthony & wife Kami and their devoted staff of funeral service professionals. The funeral business and the complexity of family situations is much different than it was in years past. For this reason, it takes a host of people and skills to provide a quality service to our families. We pride ourselves on being able to tailor a dignified service for any family, no matter what their beliefs or financial situation might be.