Here at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, our compassionate staff understands the importance of planning and organizing a memorial service or funeral. The ritual of a funeral allows many people the opportunity to process their grief in a public, supported environment. Some of our neighbors in Monaca prefer to forego a funeral for one reason or another. When no funeral takes place, it can be difficult for those left behind to experience the closure that so many long for after a loved one’s death.   Here are some alternative options for memorializing ..read more

At Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, we’ve talked to many people who have said this: “When I witnessed my loved one’s burial, I couldn’t help but think of where I would like to be laid to rest. How do I go about making that decision?   We thought it would be helpful to offer guidance since we know how significant this is for you and generations of your loved ones. We’ve compiled information to get you started.   Choosing your final resting place is deeply personal. This question is important: Have you thought about whether you would prefer traditional burial  ..read more

Albert Einstein, one of the best-known and most influential scientists, was born 144 years ago. He was awarded a Nobel Prize, founded the major concepts of Modern Physics, and made hundreds of scientific contributions that are so complex that most of us do not fully understand their meaning. He was, and still is, a part of pop culture. The name “Einstein” and depictions of his distinctive wild hair and wide-eyed look are often synonymous with “genius.”   According to a 1939 article in The New Yorker he became so popular that he was often stopped on the street and asked for an ex ..read more

Holidays often trigger intense emotions in the hearts of those who have lost someone special. Valentine’s Day is no exception, especially for Pennsylvanians who have experienced the death of a spouse or romantic partner. Whether the romance lasted 5 years or 50, this day can feel like a shock to the system. Our dedicated staff at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services has walked alongside many people throughout Monaca as they’ve grieved and moved toward healing.   Here are some tips from our team to help you get to the other side of the romantic holiday ..read more

Do you or someone you know read the obituary section of the paper every day? Some may find it a morbid practice, but in truth, the obituary is simply another means whereby we honor and celebrate the life of the deceased, and allow their memory to live on.   When losing a loved one there are so many things that need to be accomplished in a short period of time: notification of immediate family and friends that were important in their life, taking care of any legalities left behind in the estate, and choosing the right type of service(s). With all of these issues, memorializing your loved o ..read more

Our people are behind everything we do here at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services. When you walk through the doors of our Monaca funeral home, you’ll feel the difference. At each of our locations, we treat your family like our own. As a family-owned funeral home, we know how important it is to feel safe and supported by your funeral service provider. We want every family we serve to feel welcome the first time they meet with one of our funeral professionals.   Here are a few of the things that set our staff apart and really make a difference in our high-qualit ..read more

We’ve talked with many Pennsylvanians here at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services who describe a feeling of melancholy that settles in during winter. Some call it an emptiness; others refer to it as a sense of dread. At the root, it’s a lingering sadness that a loved one has died and the holidays are coming – ready or not.   Numerous members of our care team have lost a special friend or family member this past year, and we understand the pain firsthand. We also understand that “big days” have a way of magnifying grief like no other. Most of us have specific dreams and ideas of what th ..read more

It’s not necessarily common knowledge when to hold a funeral, especially for those who have never organized or planned a service for a loved one. Most funerals in the U.S. happen within a week of the death, but the last few years have caused more families to hold off on having a funeral in that timeframe. At Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, we are available 24/7 to serve families in Monaca in need. Whether a loved one has died recently, or you never held a service for a friend or family member who died months or even years ago, we are here to help.   Funerals provide closure to fam ..read more

More Americans than ever are choosing cremation – and it’s estimated that the number will only continue to rise. Our staff members at Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services receive a lot of questions from our neighbors in Monaca and Rochester about why this is the case. There are many reasons families are choosing cremation rather than a traditional burial, and we want to outline a few here.   On average, cremation costs less than traditional burial. While a funeral with a traditional burial has a reputation for being expensive, the cost depends on the products and ser ..read more

At Simpson Funeral and Cremation Services, our staff is concerned with the safety of families throughout the Beaver County community. We want seniors in Rochester and Monaca to feel confident navigating the roads surrounding our funeral home.   The U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that drivers over age 75 are more likely to be involved in fatal accidents than any other age group—except teenagers. And, in the next 15 years, a quarter of all drivers in the U.S. will be 65 or older according to a University of Florida study.   Ma ..read more