Our Story
Our Story
The Wiedeman Funeral Home – Steelton, was founded September 1, 1937, by Joseph A. Wiedeman, in 1968, Dennis L. Wiedeman joined his father in the business and in January 1984, Dennis purchased the Fackler Funeral Home, located at 23rd and Derry Streets in Harrisburg. Dennis’ daughter, Lisa M. Wiedeman joined the family business on January 1, 1999, and became a licensed funeral director in 2007 making the funeral home one of three generations of service. June 1, 2020, the Steelton, and Harrisburg locations were closed and sold and construction of one consolidated location was completed to better serve families in Oberlin, Pennsylvania.
Our former Harrisburg location was one of the oldest funeral homes in Dauphin County and was founded by Jacob Fackler in 1865. It served the Harrisburg area for over 148 years. The succeeding four generations of funeral directors were Ezrah, Samuel, Richard, and Robert Fackler. In 1984, Wiedeman Funeral Home, Inc., acquired Fackler Funeral Home and formed Fackler-Wiedeman Funeral Home.
In today’s rapidly changing world, we are proud that we continue to be family owned and operated. Large conglomerate corporations continue to purchase funeral homes. At Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc, we continue to provide quality, dignified services to our families. We treat your family as if they were part of our own.
Our Professional Code of Conduct
Because of our membership in the National Funeral Directors Association, we have adopted their Code of Professional Conduct. Approved October 19, 2002 – Amended March 10, 2008.
The NFDA Code of Professional Conduct is designed to address the obligations of the funeral profession in five key areas.
Ethical Principles are goals that every funeral professional should strive to achieve.
They serve as the justification for the specific requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct. Unlike the Ethical Principles, the Code of Professional Conduct is binding upon NFDA members and violations may subject the member to disciplinary action in accordance with the NFDA Constitution and Bylaws. It is the duty of every NFDA Firm, Individual, Retired and Student Member to know and strictly adhere to the requirements of the Code of Professional Conduct. For the protection of the families we serve, the decedents we care for, the profession we dedicate ourselves to, the communities in which we live, and the Association that represents us, the member of NFDA agree to abide by the Code of Professional Conduct.
Our Mission and Commitment
Service to Families
Ethical Principle: Members have an ethical obligation to serve each family in a professional and caring manner, being respectful of their wishes and confidences, being honest and fair in all dealings with them, and being considerate of those of lesser means.
Care of the Decedent
We have an ethical obligation to care for each deceased person with the highest respect and dignity, and to transport, prepare and shelter the remains in a professional, caring, and conscientious manner.
Obligations to the Public
We have an ethical obligation to the public to offer them services and to operate their business in accordance with the highest principles of honesty, fair dealing, and professionalism.
Obligations to the Government
We have an ethical obligation to maintain strict compliance with the letter and spirit of all governmental laws and regulations that impact the funeral consumer, the funeral profession, and public health.
Obligations to the National Funeral Directors Association
We have an ethical obligation to promote, participate in and support the National Funeral Directors Association, in its mission to help all members enhance the quality of funeral service to families.
We are Here for You
It is our Privilege to Serve You…Rest assured that we are here for you to help you through this difficult time. Along with your family and friends, the staff at Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc. continue to have concern for you as you adjust to the many changes after the loss of a loved one. Some of these changes may carry with you into what seems like unknown, painful, and sometimes frightening territory.
We feel that our services should continue long after the funeral has been completed. If at any time we can be of any assistance, please contact any one of our staff. Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow…We are Here for you.
Our staff includes Dennis L. Wiedeman, Funeral Director, President & Owner; Patricia A. Wiedeman, Administrative Officer, William A. Sibert, Funeral Director, Supervisor, Lisa M. Wiedeman, Funeral Director, Vice President, Jillian L. Kroos, Funeral Director and John H. Krosnar, Funeral Assistant.
At Wiedeman Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Inc., we consider it a privilege to serve you and your family. We pride ourselves on being family owned and operated. Our service does not end with the funeral. We can be reached 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to assist you in any way we can.
