What is the difference between a burial vault and a burial liner?

A rigid, sealed outer container that completely encloses and protects the casket is called a burial vault. A simpler, less expensive alternative that partially seals the casket but protects its top and sides is a burial liner. One or the other is required by most cemeteries. Depending on your budget and the needs of your cemetery, our staff can help you make a decision by explaining your options.

Can we personalize our burial service?

Absolutely. We can incorporate meaningful elements including religious or spiritual readings, favorite music, personal mementos, eulogies from family and friends, video tributes, flowers, and other meaningful rituals. Whether you prefer traditional ceremonies or more contemporary celebrations of life, we work with your family to create a service that honors your loved one's unique personality and values.

How long does the burial process take after a funeral service?

generally, the graveside service lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Cemetery workers take care of the casket and vault's actual burial after the service. After the ceremony, your family can either stay by the grave or leave. After the graveside service, the entire burial procedure is typically completed in a few hours.

What is green burial, and who can choose it?

Without the use of concrete vaults, metal caskets, or embalming agents, green burial returns the body to nature. It makes use of biodegradable shrouds and caskets, which promote environmental preservation by permitting natural decomposition. Green Burial is an option for everyone; it appeals to families of all religions and beliefs who care about the environment. We work with natural burial sites across Pennsylvania and provide products certified by the Green Burial Council.

Burial Services

Burial Services in Williamsport, PA

Meaningful Burial Services Honoring Your Loved One

One of the most customary and significant ways that families choose to bury their loved ones is through burial. Maneval Allen Redmond Funeral Home provides complete funeral services that respect your family's values, beliefs, and financial constraints while paying tribute to your loved one's memory. We offer expert advice and assistance throughout the entire process, regardless of your preference for a traditional burial, a green burial that honors your loved one's service to our nation, or a military service. Our family-run funeral home has been serving Williamsport, Trout Run, Montgomery, Muncy, Cogan Station, Linden, and South Williamsport for many years. We know how important it is to create a dignified, meaningful burial that gives your family closure and a permanent place to visit and remember your loved one.

What Is Burial?

The act of burying a deceased person after a funeral or graveside service involves burying their body in the ground, usually in a cemetery. In addition to offering a permanent place of rest, burial enables families to erect a memorial that will last. Choosing a cemetery plot, a casket and burial vault, and setting up funeral or graveside services that pay tribute to the life and values of the departed are all part of the process.

One of the most respectable ways to end a funeral service is through burial, which has been done for thousands of years in many cultures. It gives families a particular place to go, think, and stay connected to the memory of their loved one for years to come.

Types of Burial Services

Traditional Burial Includes a complete funeral service with visitation, followed by a graveside ceremony where the casket is lowered into the ground. Families may choose open or closed casket viewing and personalized elements reflecting their loved one's life and values.
Graveside Service A shorter ceremony held at the cemetery without prior visitation. Ideal for families preferring simplicity or those with limited time. Still provides meaningful closure and gathering space for loved ones.
Green Burial (Natural Burial) An environmentally conscious alternative using biodegradable caskets and shrouds, no embalming chemicals, and natural decomposition. Appeals to families committed to sustainability. We offer Green Burial Council certified products and coordinate with natural burial grounds.
Military and Veteran Burial Honors those who served with flag ceremonies, military honors, and dignified tributes. Veterans receive government-provided headstones at no cost, and families receive burial flags.
Mausoleum Entombment An above-ground alternative providing a climate-controlled, dignified resting place while maintaining a permanent, visitable memorial location.

The Burial Process

Our funeral directors walk you through the entire process of selecting burial services. We assist with choosing a cemetery and plot, a casket that fits your tastes and price range, and setting up a burial vault—which cemeteries usually need to preserve the casket and keep the grounds in good condition.
We take care of all cemetery paperwork, make transportation arrangements, work with clergy, and plan your funeral or graveside service. We make sure that every little detail captures the essence of your loved one's life and gives your family a sense of closure. We remain available 24/7 to answer questions and provide support.

Caskets and Burial Vaults

We provide a wide range of burial caskets in a variety of styles and price ranges, crafted from steel, metal, and wood. We can meet your needs and budget, whether you're looking for eco-friendly, biodegradable caskets for green burial, ornate metal options, or traditional hardwood caskets.
An essential part of the burial procedure is the use of burial vaults. In order to safeguard the coffin and maintain the cemetery grounds, most cemeteries need vaults. Standard concrete vaults as well as ornamental bronze and granite vaults are among the various vault options we provide. Our experienced staff can help you choose the option that best suits your needs by outlining the differences.

Memorial Markers and Monuments

For generations to come, friends and family can visit and pay their respects at a memorial marker or monument, which serves as a tangible reminder of a life honored and remembered. We collaborate with talented artisans to craft customized memorials out of granite, marble, and bronze, among other materials. We can assist you in creating the ideal memorial, whether your preference is for a conventional upright monument, a flat ground-level marker, or a unique design that captures the essence of your loved one's character and guiding principles.

We go over sustainable memorial choices that complement your environmental values and offer heartfelt ways to remember and honor your loved one for families opting for green burial.

Why Choose Burial?

Burial is a decision made by families for a variety of reasons. It offers a permanent place to rest and a place to come together in remembrance. It respects cultural and religious customs that are significant to many families. Burial offers a methodical, respectable procedure that brings healing and closure. It establishes a permanent legacy—a particular location where subsequent generations can reminisce about their ancestors. Many people believe that a funeral is the most dignified way to honorably and respectfully end a loved one's life.

Professional Burial Services from Maneval Allen Redmond

Your loved one will be buried with the respect and dignity they deserve thanks to our dedication to excellence. We handle every aspect, from monument placement to cemetery setup, so your family can concentrate on mourning and remembering rather than planning. Our skilled funeral directors offer sympathetic advice, respond to all of your inquiries, and make sure your funeral honors the values and desires of your family.

Burial FAQ

What is the difference between a burial vault and a burial liner?
A rigid, sealed outer container that completely encloses and protects the casket is called a burial vault. A simpler, less expensive alternative that partially seals the casket but protects its top and sides is a burial liner. One or the other is required by most cemeteries. Depending on your budget and the needs of your cemetery, our staff can help you make a decision by explaining your options.
Can we personalize our burial service?
Absolutely. We can incorporate meaningful elements including religious or spiritual readings, favorite music, personal mementos, eulogies from family and friends, video tributes, flowers, and other meaningful rituals. Whether you prefer traditional ceremonies or more contemporary celebrations of life, we work with your family to create a service that honors your loved one's unique personality and values.
How long does the burial process take after a funeral service?
generally, the graveside service lasts 20 to 30 minutes. Cemetery workers take care of the casket and vault's actual burial after the service. After the ceremony, your family can either stay by the grave or leave. After the graveside service, the entire burial procedure is typically completed in a few hours.
What is green burial, and who can choose it?
Without the use of concrete vaults, metal caskets, or embalming agents, green burial returns the body to nature. It makes use of biodegradable shrouds and caskets, which promote environmental preservation by permitting natural decomposition. Green Burial is an option for everyone; it appeals to families of all religions and beliefs who care about the environment. We work with natural burial sites across Pennsylvania and provide products certified by the Green Burial Council.