Our facility was newly constructed in 1993 and features a modern layout with three large viewing areas. The addition of the third viewing chapel room was completed in 2002 and features a cathedral ceiling, fireplaces, skylights and separate entrance. This area can be utilized for visitation and viewing as well as optional set up with seating for 120 to accommodate those who desire all services to be held at the funeral home. All areas of the funeral home are handicap accessible with no steps or ramps. A kitchenette/coffee lounge adds to the comfort of families as well as a separate children’s playroom. Ample paved parking lots provide easy access.
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Brian is a life resident of the Northern Cambria area and graduate of Northern Cambria High School. He completed his preliminary education at the University of Pittsburgh at Johnstown with concentrations in biology and chemistry. He is a 1985 graduate of the Pittsburgh Institute of Mortuary Science. After completing an internship of one year in the funeral service industry he completed the state board exams and has been licensed since 1987.
Additional educational background includes certification by the University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine to perform eye enucleation for the purpose of cornea retrieval and transplant. Eye enucleations are done within the hospital setting for individuals who are organ donors. Organ donations are coordinated by ( CORE) the Center for Organ Recovery Education. Brian is also a Paramedic licensed by the State of Pennsylvania and works for the Cambria County Coroner’s Office as a Deputy Coroner on a per diem basis.
Brian has been married to the former Cynthia L. Baker since 1986 and they have a son, Nicholas age 18 and a daughter, Allison age 6.
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