Bucks County Parishes
When a loved one passes away, one of the first steps is to arrange for a funeral Mass with a local parish. Typically a funeral director will contact the church to plan services. If a funeral director is not involved, you would contact a parish office to determine a date that a priest is available for a funeral Mass.
Please find a list of local Catholic churches in Bucks County below.
Cemeteries
In Bucks County
Of our twelve Catholic cemeteries in the greater Philadelphia area, three are located in Bucks County. Each cemetery is impeccably maintained with beautifully-landscaped gardens. Explore our cemeteries near you to find a final resting place for you or your loved one that honors your beliefs.
Monuments and Markers
Grave monuments and markers identify an area in a cemetery where a person is buried. They typically include details about the decreased such as their name, birth and death dates, and meaningful quotes or bible verses. Grave markers can act as a remembrance of the faith the deceased lived by.
Grave markers are typically high-quality, classic style of flat granite installed on a granite stone base. You can learn more about grave markers here.
Clothing/Household Donations
What families decide to do with a loved one's belongings is entirely up to them and there is no right or wrong answer. You may choose to hold on to sentimental items and donate other items to goodwill. Below are nearby donation centers in Bucks County.
Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Langhorne
2365 E Lincoln Hwy, Langhorne, PA 19047
(267) 364-6038
Goodwill Store & Donation Center - Warminster
1487 W Street Road Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 441-9185
The Salvation Army Thrift Store & Donation Center
477 N West End Blvd, Quakertown, PA 18951
(800) 728-7825
Green Drop Charitable Donations
4151 East Swamp Road Doylestown, PA 18902
(888) 944-3767
Liberty Ministries Thrift - Feasterville
91 E Street Road Feasterville-Trevose, PA 19053
(215) 942-6966
Charities
It's common to ask loved ones to make a memorial donation to a specific cause in lieu of flowers. Selecting a charity that will make good use of the money is an important consideration. The below organizations are charities located in Bucks County you may consider for a memorial donation.
Christ's Home: Serves the Lord by providing services to senior adults and disadvantaged children in an atmosphere graced with love, dignity, compassion, and respect.
800 York Road, Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 956-2260
Habitat for Humanity of Bucks County: Housing organization operated on Christian principles that seeks to put God's love into action by building homes, communities, and hope.
539 Jacksonville Rd. Warminster, PA 18974
(215) 822-2812
United Way of Bucks County: Fights homelessness and hunger while expanding education and stabilizing families.
413 Hood Blvd. Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(215) 949-1660
Bold Hope: Inspires hope by connecting and empowering people to transform lives worldwide.
11 Welden Dr, Suite 200, Doylestown, PA 18901
(833) 265-3467
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Bucks County: Enriching the lives of children and helping them achieve their full potential through one-to-one mentoring relationships.
2875 York Rd., Jamison, PA 18929
(215) 343-8260
Grief Resources
Grieving a loved one is painful, and we all react in different ways. The following resources can provide bereavement support to help those dealing with a loss.
St. Mary Medical Center
1201 Langhorne-Newtown Rd, Langhorne, PA 19047
(215) 710-2000
NAMI Bucks County Online and In Person Support Groups
1432 Easton Road, Suite 2D, Warrington, PA 18976
(215) 343-3055
Government Agencies
Dealing with the passing of a loved one can be overwhelming, and one of the biggest chores is processing paperwork. The government resources listed below can help you navigate these financial and legal matters.
Bucks County Social Security Office
444 Lincoln Highway, Fairless Hills, PA 19030
(866) 964-7318
Bucks County Department of Veterans Affairs
55 E Court Street, 1st Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 345-3307
Register of Wills
55 E Court Street, 6th Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901
(215) 348-6265
Burial Allowances Applications
Application for Veteran's Burial Allowance: Bucks County extends an allowance of $100 toward the funeral and burial of eligible veterans.
Application for Widow's Burial Allowance: Bucks County extends widows of eligible military personnel an allowance of $100 toward the funeral and burial
Newspapers and Death Notices
A newspaper obituary or death notice announces that a person has passed away and provides details about a memorial service. The following are local newspapers in Bucks County you may consider submitting a death notice to.
Bucks County Courier Times
CourierTimesObits@gannett.com
How to Submit an Obituary to the Bucks County Courier Times
The Intelligencer
TheIntellObits@gannett.com
How to Submit an Obituary to The Intelligencer
Bucks County Herald
875 North Easton Road, Suite 1 Doylestown, PA 18902
(215) 794-1096
General Questions About Planning a Burial in Bucks County
Suffering the loss of a loved one is one of the most emotional and difficult times in someone's life. While we hope you find relief through the help of the members of our list of funeral resources in Bucks County, PA, we also ask that you reach out to us with any questions you may have.
Contact us at 844-451-9614 and our compassionate burial planning experts can provide any Bucks County Catholic funeral resources you may need.