Groff Funeral & Cremation Services

Groff Funeral & Cremation Services For more than 100 years, my family has been serving the needs of families throughout the area. The year was 1892 and our great-grandfather, Fred F. Groff, Inc.

Groff began a tradition of service in Quarryville, Pennsylvania. He moved the family business, which at the time also included a repair shop and cabinetmaking shop, to Lancaster in 1899, first to the back of the drugstore on Manor Street across from Christ Lutheran Church and soon after to 439 West Orange Street. A year later, he took over 234 West Orange Street which also had rooms for the boarde

rs our great-grandmother Edie wanted to take in. He finally settled on undertaking (as it was called then) and when Great-Grandfather died in 1938, his son, Robert F. Groff, Sr.,our grandfather, became president of a growing funeral home business. Grandfather built the business even further by acquiring George High’s funeral home in New Holland in 1976 and Stanley Eckenroth’s funeral home in 1980. That same year our father, Bob Jr. took over as president of Fred F. Brother, Fred joined the firm in 1976 and in 1985 purchased the Groff-High-Eckenroth Funeral Home in New Holland and Terre Hill from the family business and managed them independently ever since. I (Lisa) joined Fred F. in 1991 where I was the pre-need manager until 2004. Between 1980 and 1992 the Fred F. Funeral Home added the James C. Maneval Funeral Home in Williamsport, the William Spacht Funeral Home in Lititz, Spencer Wilkerson Funeral Home, the Coble and Reeber Funeral Homes in Middletown, Boyer Funeral Home in Elizabethtown, Smedley Funeral Home in Marietta, Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home in Jersey Shore, Miller-Hawthorn Funeral Home in Bainbridge, and Fickenger Funeral Home in Coudersport. In 1999 my family sold the business to Founders Service Corporation of Philadelphia, which operated the Fred F. business, at 234 West Orange Street, until mid- 2015, when Founders sold the business back to the Groff family -- thus reuniting the Original Groff home with the new Groff family home established by my brother Fred and I in 2010 at our current location at 528 West Orange Street.

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06/15/2026

Register today to join us for lunch and a show!

Grief does not follow a schedule, and it does not take a summer break. If you are walking through loss this June, Groffs...
06/15/2026

Grief does not follow a schedule, and it does not take a summer break. If you are walking through loss this June, Groffs is here with compassion, patience, and the kind of care that makes a hard time feel a little less heavy. Reach out whenever you are ready. We are honored to walk alongside you. Visit us at thegroffs.com

We are honored to be recognized by the Lancaster City Alliance at the June Milestone Awards Merchant Meeting, where we r...
06/11/2026

We are honored to be recognized by the Lancaster City Alliance at the June Milestone Awards Merchant Meeting, where we received a Milestone award for being in business for over 125 years! We look forward to serving the Lancaster Community for many more years! Please see video in the comments.

You deserve a team that truly cares, not just about arrangements, but about you and your family. At Groffs, every servic...
06/09/2026

You deserve a team that truly cares, not just about arrangements, but about you and your family. At Groffs, every service is personal, meaningful, and tailored to the life being honored. We would be honored to help. Learn more at

Groff Family Funeral and Cremation Services

Longer days, a little more breathing room. Sometimes that is all it takes to finally check something important off the l...
06/04/2026

Longer days, a little more breathing room. Sometimes that is all it takes to finally check something important off the list. Pre-planning does not have to be heavy or overwhelming. The Groffs walks you through it with care, on your timeline, at your pace.

This summer, give your family the gift of peace of mind. Start here: thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

Plan Ahead | The Groffs Family Funeral and Cremation Services Inc - Lancaster, PA

06/01/2026

June is here, and with it comes a season of gathering, celebrating, and being with the people who matter most. At Groffs, we are honored to support families through every season of life with care, compassion, and a personal touch that makes all the difference.

However we can help, we are here. Learn more at thegroffs.com

Not sure what pre-planning involves? Wondering what decisions matter most? Our team is happy to answer questions and wal...
05/28/2026

Not sure what pre-planning involves? Wondering what decisions matter most? Our team is happy to answer questions and walk you through the process with zero pressure. Visit our Plan Ahead page to get started at www.thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

Groff Family Funeral and Cremation Services

A ceremony can be a powerful step in the healing process. Whether you’re planning something traditional or more modern, ...
05/27/2026

A ceremony can be a powerful step in the healing process. Whether you’re planning something traditional or more modern, we’ll guide you with care, clarity, and respect. Visit thegroffs.com to learn more.

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day as we remember our fallen heroes with gratitude and respect. If you’re remembering...
05/25/2026

Wishing you a meaningful Memorial Day as we remember our fallen heroes with gratitude and respect. If you’re remembering someone special today, we’re thinking of you and your family.

Whether you already know exactly what you want or you’re still thinking it through, pre-planning lets you make choices t...
05/21/2026

Whether you already know exactly what you want or you’re still thinking it through, pre-planning lets you make choices that reflect your values, at your own pace, with caring guidance.

Explore pre-planning options: thegroffs.com/plan-ahead/

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