Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors Obituaries · Philadelphia, PA
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Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors Obituaries
Latest obituary detected on February 18, 2026.
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About Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors
Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors traces its roots to 1851, when the business began as Titus Shermer's coffin-making shop in Chestnut Hill before William E. Fisher transformed it into an undertaking operation. Jacob H. Fisher relocated the firm to its current Germantown Avenue site in 1887, and leadership passed through generations by family and succession: James D. M. Ruth (1918-1954), Jacob Fisher Ruth (1932-1991), and Joseph C. Thomas, Sr., who joined in 1952 and was succeeded by his son, Joseph C. Thomas, serving since 1983.
Still independent and family-run, the funeral home offers traditional burial, cremation, and green burial options, along with pre-planning services and personalization choices such as tribute videos, keepsakes, and live-streaming for families who cannot attend in person. The building includes onsite parking and a handicap-accessible entrance from the lot.
Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors serves Chestnut Hill and greater Philadelphia, along with nearby areas including Ambler, Bala Cynwyd, Ardmore, and Abington.
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Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors serves families in the greater Philadelphia area.
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You can reach Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors by calling (215) 247-9090.
Where is Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors located?
Jacob F. Ruth Funeral Directors is located at 8413 Germantown Avenue Philadelphia, PA 19118.
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National median: burial $8,300, cremation $6,280 (NFDA 2023). Always contact the funeral home directly to confirm current pricing.
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