Avoca Funeral Home & Cremation Services

Families in Avoca call Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services when they need a local team that can explain the next step without rushing them. Our Main Street funeral home helps families with funeral services, cremation services, burial arrangements and pre-planning in Avoca, Pittston, Dupont, Moosic, Duryea, Old Forge, Taylor, Scranton, Wilkes-Barre and nearby communities.

If you need help now, call Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services at (570) 457-2801. We can answer the first questions, help bring your loved one into our care and walk your family through the arrangement process.

Local care at 728 Main Street in Avoca

Our Avoca funeral home is located at 728 Main Street, Avoca, PA 18641. Families have a familiar place to meet with our staff, plan a service, gather before a ceremony and choose the kind of farewell that fits their loved one.

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler is family owned and non-denominational. We work with families of many faiths, cultures and backgrounds, and we respect the traditions, prayers, readings and customs that matter to each family.

Funeral services in Avoca, PA

A funeral gives family and friends time to gather, remember and say goodbye. Some families want a traditional visitation and ceremony. Others prefer a church service, graveside service, private gathering or celebration of life.

Our funeral services page explains how we help with visitations, ceremonies, memorial gatherings, transportation, family coordination and final arrangements. If a death has just occurred, our when death occurs guide can help you understand what to do first.

Cremation services and a family-owned crematory

Cremation is a personal choice. Many families also want to know where their loved one will be cared for after arrangements begin. Kniffen O'Malley Leffler operates its own family-owned crematory, so your loved one remains in our care throughout the cremation process.

We help families compare cremation service options, including direct cremation, cremation with a memorial service, cremation with viewing, urn selection, keepsakes and other remembrance choices.

Burial services and graveside support

For families choosing burial, our funeral directors can help with cemetery coordination, casket and vault options, graveside details and the service plan. Our burial services help families make practical decisions while honoring personal, religious and cultural traditions.

We can help your family decide whether to include a visitation, funeral ceremony, church service, graveside service or smaller gathering with close family and friends.

Planning ahead for Avoca families

Pre-planning gives families time to record wishes, compare options and reduce stress for loved ones later. It can include funeral preferences, cremation or burial choices, service details, music, readings, obituary information and personal notes.

Families can start with our planning ahead resources or use the online preplanning form to begin at their own pace.

Obituaries and grief support

Families can visit our obituaries page to view recent services, share condolences and find memorial information. Obituaries help family, friends and neighbors come together to remember a life.

We also offer grief resources for families who need support after a service. Grief is different for every person, and practical resources can help families know where to turn after the first few days have passed.

Helpful consumer and local information

Funeral planning can bring questions about services, prices and timing. The Federal Trade Commission explains that families have the right to choose only the funeral goods and services they want. Families can review the FTC Funeral Rule for consumer guidance.

For local community information, families can also visit the Borough of Avoca website.



Visit or call the Avoca funeral home

Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services is located at 728 Main Street, Avoca, PA 18641. If you need immediate help, want to ask about cremation, funeral or burial options, or need directions to the location, call (570) 457-2801 or visit our contact page.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Kniffen Avoca funeral home located?

The Avoca funeral home is located at 728 Main Street, Avoca, PA 18641. Families can call (570) 457-2801 for directions, immediate assistance or help starting arrangements.

Does Kniffen O'Malley Leffler offer cremation services in Avoca?

Yes. Kniffen O'Malley Leffler offers cremation services for Avoca, Luzerne County and nearby Lackawanna County families. The funeral home also operates its own crematory, which means your loved one remains in our care throughout the cremation process.

Can the Avoca funeral home help when a death has just occurred?

Yes. Families can call the Avoca location for immediate support. The team can explain the first steps, help with transfer into care and guide the family through arrangement options.

Does the Avoca location help with burial services?

Yes. The funeral home helps families plan burial services, including visitations, ceremonies, graveside services, casket and vault options, cemetery coordination and service details.

Can families pre-plan funeral or cremation arrangements in Avoca?

Yes. Families can pre-plan funeral, cremation or burial arrangements with Kniffen O'Malley Leffler. Pre-planning helps record personal wishes and can make decisions easier for loved ones later.