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Vanston & James Funeral Home

1401 Ash Street
Scranton, Pennsylvania 18510

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Tammi Anne Kearns Obituary, Scranton, PA
Tammi Anne Kearns

Tammi Anne Kearns, 51, of Lake Ariel, passed away Thursday, October 16th at home. Her husband is Edward Kearns.Born in Rockaway Beach, NY, she is the ...

David Friedman Obituary, Scranton, PA
David Friedman

David Wakefield Friedman, 79, of Lake Ariel, PA, passed away Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart.Born in Newark, NJ, he was t...

Stephen E. Lesher Obituary, Scranton, PA
Stephen E. Lesher

Stephen E. Lesher, 80, of Lake Ariel, passed away on Monday, October 21st.Born in Lake Ariel, he was the son of the late Claude and Alice Legg Lesher....

Helen M. Beavers Obituary, Scranton, PA
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Helen M. Beavers (85) of Clifton Twp., devoted mother, aunt, friend, and a cherished member of our community, passed away peacefully at home surrounde...

Jennifer Richards Obituary, Scranton, PA
Jennifer Richards

It is with deep love and profound sadness that we share the passing of a remarkable woman who touched every life she encountered with kindness, beauty...

Robert Ely Obituary, Scranton, PA
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert Ely, a beloved husband, son, father, brother, uncle and friend, who passed away on Octo...

Mercedes Hawley Obituary, Scranton, PA
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Mercedes Hawley, beloved wife, sister, aunt, cousin and friend, passed away peacefully on September 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Sh...

Suzanne Ford Obituary, Scranton, PA
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Suzanne Ford of Moosic Lakes, Pennsylvania died peacefully at the Hospice of the Sacred Heart in Scranton, PA on October 1, 2025. She was preceded in ...

Jr. Officer Jose Alberto Duran Obituary, Scranton, PA
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José Duran, 55, of Queens, NY Beloved husband, father, Marine veteran, and public servantWith heavy hearts, we announce the passing of José Duran, age...

Pe Dr. John Michael Casey Obituary, Scranton, PA
Pe Dr. John Michael Casey

Dr. John "Pop" Michael Casey, PE of Athens, GA passed away on September 16, 2025. He was born on July 11, 1935, in Scranton, PA to Attorney Alphonsus ...

Harold W. Baker Obituary, Scranton, PA
Harold W. Baker

Harold W. Baker, 96, of Prompton, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025 at Wayne Woodlands Manor, Waymart after an illness.Born July 29, 1929, ...

Beth Ann Johnson Obituary, Scranton, PA
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Beth Ann Johnson, 87, of Greentown, PA, formerly of Castleton, NY passed away on Sept. 18, 2025, at Julia Ribaudo Extended Care Facility in Lake Ariel...

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Understanding Funeral Prices at Vanston & James Funeral Home
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Arranging a funeral can be both emotionally challenging and financially burdensome. Many people have little knowledge about the funeral industry, and in such difficult times, they may be vulnerable to being deceived or taken advantage of.

To protect consumers, Vanston & James Funeral Home is obligated to follow the guidelines outlined in the "Funeral Rule". Failure to comply with this rule could result in complaints being filed against the funeral home by the Federal Trade Commission.

The "Funeral Rule" was established in 1984 to ensure that all funeral homes, including Vanston & James Funeral Home, provide customers with clear and accurate information about the products and services they offer. This includes providing price details over the phone upon request.

As part of the "Funeral Rule," Vanston & James Funeral Home is required to offer a General Price List (GPL) to anyone who asks for it. This list includes various expenses related to funeral services, such as transportation to the cemetery in or around Lackawanna County, as well as costs for viewing or visitation services.

Anyone who visits Vanston & James Funeral Home at 1401 Ash Street in Scranton, PA and asks about funeral arrangements is entitled to receive a free copy of the general price list. This applies to all individuals, regardless of whether they intend to purchase funeral services or not.

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