Funeral Services in Drexel Hill, PA
Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan Funeral Home provides traditional funeral services, memorial services, and cremation care to families in Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania. We are located just minutes away in Upper Darby, within the same township as Drexel Hill, and the Oliver H. Bair name has served Philadelphia-area families since 1878. A staff member answers the phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, so you are never without support when you need it most.
Full-Service Funeral Care for Drexel Hill Families
When a Drexel Hill family turns to Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan, they find every option available under one roof. We arrange traditional burial services with visitation, graveside and committal services, and memorial services built around the life of the person being honored. Many families choose a celebration of life led by one of our life celebrants, who help shape a service that reflects a loved one's personality rather than following a fixed script.
Personalization is part of every service we plan, from tribute videos and printed keepsakes to live webcasting for relatives who cannot travel to Upper Darby in person. For families with a veteran in their lives, we coordinate full military funeral honors alongside the service itself. Our funeral home also includes its own chapel, giving Drexel Hill families a dedicated space for visitation and services without needing to travel to a separate venue. If cremation is the better fit for your family, we also arrange cremation services for Drexel Hill families, including direct cremation, cremation with viewing, and cremation with a memorial service.
Services available to Drexel Hill families include:
- Traditional funeral and burial services with visitation
- Memorial services and graveside/committal services
- Celebration of life services led by a life celebrant
- Direct cremation, cremation with viewing, and cremation with memorial service
- Personalization, tribute videos, and funeral webcasting
- Veterans and military funeral honors
- Pre-planning and grief support, including a one-year grief message program
Serving Drexel Hill Just Minutes from Upper Darby
Drexel Hill sits inside Upper Darby Township, in the same municipality as our funeral home at 8500 West Chester Pike. Families typically reach us in only a few minutes, and we coordinate with the area's cemeteries for burials and interments.
Because we serve all of Delaware County, we also work with cemeteries and monument providers beyond Drexel Hill when a family's plans call for it, including our affiliated Montrose Memorials, Montrose Cemetery, and Cumberland Cemetery resources. Many Drexel Hill families begin the process well before a death occurs by working through our pre-planning checklist, which lays out the decisions and paperwork involved so the people you love are not left guessing later.
Why Drexel Hill Families Choose Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan
Oliver H. Bair has served Philadelphia-area families since 1878, and that heritage continues today under Bridget Monaghan Wible, Esq., who owns and directs the funeral home. Her father, John "Jack" Monaghan (now deceased), purchased The Oliver H. Bair Co. in 2007, continuing its long service to Delaware County and West Philadelphia families. Because Bridget is also a licensed estate-planning attorney, Drexel Hill families working through pre-planning or settling an estate can draw on both funeral and legal guidance in one place.
The funeral home carries a perfect 5.0 rating across 31 reviews, and families can reach us 24 hours a day, 7 days a week; a staff member answers the phone at every hour, not a voicemail. See why families choose us for more about our approach, our chapel, and the full range of services we provide under one roof.
About Drexel Hill, Pennsylvania
Drexel Hill is a census-designated place inside Upper Darby Township, Delaware County, with a population of 29,181 at the 2020 census, more than a third of the township's total population. The community sits in the western part of Upper Darby Township, bordered on the south by Darby Creek and, in part, on the north by Route 1 (Township Line Road), which separates Drexel Hill from neighboring Haverford Township.
Drexel Hill is also home to Arlington Cemetery, a 130-acre cemetery on State Road founded in 1895. The community's gridded residential streets are anchored by local shops and restaurants along its main commercial corridors, giving Drexel Hill the feel of a close-in, walkable suburb only a short drive from both Upper Darby and West Philadelphia.
Frequently Asked Questions About Funeral Services in Drexel Hill
Which funeral home serves Drexel Hill, PA?
Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan Funeral Home serves Drexel Hill, PA families from our location at 8500 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby, within the same township as Drexel Hill. The Oliver H. Bair name has served Philadelphia-area families since 1878, and our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Does Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan offer cremation services in Drexel Hill?
Yes. We arrange direct cremation, cremation with viewing or visitation, and cremation with a memorial service for Drexel Hill families. Call us any time, day or night, to discuss which option best fits your family's wishes.
How far is Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan from Drexel Hill?
Our funeral home is about 2 miles from Drexel Hill, just a few minutes' drive within Upper Darby Township. Many Drexel Hill families reach us quickly by way of Township Line Road or State Road, making it easy to meet with us in person.
How do I start funeral arrangements for a loved one in Drexel Hill?
Call Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan at (610) 449-8585 any hour of the day or night; a staff member will answer and walk you through the next steps. We can meet at our Upper Darby location or begin the conversation over the phone before you visit.
Does Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan coordinate burials at Arlington Cemetery in Drexel Hill?
Yes. We coordinate with cemeteries throughout the area, including those in Drexel Hill, for burials and interments. Our staff can help arrange cemetery details alongside your funeral or memorial service.
Contact Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan for Drexel Hill Arrangements
Whenever you are ready, we are here. Call Oliver H. Bair & Monaghan at (610) 449-8585 any hour of the day or night, and a staff member will answer and help you take the next step, whether that is planning a service for a loved one who has just died or simply asking questions about pre-planning. We serve Drexel Hill from our Upper Darby location and will work on your family's timeline, not ours.
