The Groff-High Funeral Home, New Holland and the Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill are independent and locally owned funeral homes.
“We pride ourselves in continuing the Groff tradition of excellent service combined with compassion for the bereaved,” according to the funeral home website at http://www.groffeckenroth.com/. “From 1999 to 2010, we were the only Lancaster County funeral home owned and operated by an original Groff family member.”
Owned by Fred and Robin Groff, there are two locations: Groff – High – Eckenroth Funeral Home, 145 West Main St., New Holland (717-354-0444) and Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, at 209 E Main St., Terre Hill (717-445-5122).
Services include funeral arrangements, memorial services, cremation, after care services, preplanning and prepaying.
“Preplanning and prepaying for your funeral or the funeral of a loved one is one way you can take the strain off of an emotional time. Preplanning is a simple process. Just call us for an appointment and we will guide you through the process in an short period of time. Prepaying is especially important if you or your loved one is in a skilled care facility. We can talk with you about the benefits of this important task,” according to the website.
The funeral home staff takes pride on being reasonably priced while providing a high level of professionalism, quality facilities and ethical standards, according to the website.
“We trust that this service will give you one more reason to give the Groff – High – Eckenroth Funeral Home serious consideration when seeking a funeral home that is pro-actively working towards providing you the highest standards of services and facilities while offering sensible and affordable solutions,” according to the website.
There are four licensed funeral directors: Loren Bender, Fred Groff, Sven Miller and Stephen Cook, and After Care Coordinator Susan Martin, as well as an administrative assistant and five part-time employees.
“It’s a group of caring people who try to meet the needs and expectations of families,” said Bender. “We try to meet their personal needs.”
This includes special music, special requests and flowers.
“We’re hoping to offer families peace of mind that things are going to be taken care the way they want it,” said Bender. “We’re looking out for their well being… and I hope they know that we have their best interests at heart as well.”
They recently completed an interior redecoration of Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, including carpet, paint and furniture, offering a more homey and comfortable atmosphere for families.
For more information about Eckenroth Home for Funerals, visit http://www.groffeckenroth.com/ or call Groff – High – Eckenroth Funeral Home, New Holland at 717-354-0444 and Eckenroth Home for Funerals, Terre Hill, at 717-445-5122.
