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About Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home

Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home was founded in June 1947 by Stanley J. Krish, a 1941 graduate of Eckels College of Embalming in Philadelphia who returned to Altoona after serving in World War II. The funeral home officially opened its doors in December 1947 and remains independently owned and operated by the Krish family.

The funeral home serves Altoona and the surrounding Blair County communities. Services include traditional funerals, immediate burial, cremation with viewing and funeral, immediate cremation, and memorial services with or without graveside ceremonies.

The funeral home is at 1204 17th Street in Altoona, PA 16601, within Blair County. It has served the community since 1947.

Nearby communities include Bellwood (about 7 miles away), Ashville (8 miles), Cresson (10 miles), Claysburg (16 miles), and Carrolltown (17 miles).

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Reach Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home at (814) 942-4625 for availability and service times. Directions are at the top of this page.

You can send sympathy flowers to Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home. This page also has guides for families on the paperwork and steps that often follow a death.

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Established 1947
Family owned

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You can reach Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home by calling (814) 942-4625.

Where is Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home located?

Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home is located at 1204 17th Street Altoona, PA 16601.

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Can I send flowers to Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home?

Yes, you can send sympathy flowers to Stanley J. Krish Funeral Home through the Who Passed On flower delivery service available on this page.

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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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