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P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home in Manteca, CA provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services. Call us 24/7.
Our experienced staff is committed to this vision and passionate about making your time with us as memorable and uplifting as possible. We bring together decades of experience caring for families of all cultural backgrounds and diverse walks of life. We pledge to treat you and your loved ones just like family, and we guarantee to offer services that meet all of your specifications while exceeding all of your expectations. Licensed staff members are available around the clock, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, to discuss your needs. Whether you are doing pre-planning or need to hold a service soon, we are ready to answer our phone and offer you warm, friendly, and empathetic service. Learn more about our funeral services.
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Compassionate Service
Customers consistently praised the staff for their kindness, empathy, and support during difficult times, highlighting their ability to make the process easier.
Professionalism
The funeral home was noted for its professionalism and attention to detail, ensuring that all arrangements were handled smoothly and respectfully.
Guidance and Support
Many reviews emphasized the staff's guidance throughout the planning process, helping families navigate their options and providing thorough explanations.
Personalized Care
Customers appreciated the personalized approach taken by the staff, making them feel like family and ensuring that their loved ones were honored in a meaningful way.
- PEPKP EDec 20, 20255.0Fry’s Funeral home was extremely helpful and understanding during a very difficult time. They assisted me with making arrangements for an out-of-state interment and clearly explained each step of the process. They also provided helpful points of contact for the various agencies I needed to notify regarding my mother’s passing and explained what documentation would be required. Their staff helped with preparing the obituary, walked me through the cremation process, and made sure I understood all the paperwork needed to transport remains to the burial site. Their compassion, professionalism, and guidance made an overwhelming situation much more manageable. I’m truly grateful for their support. Thank you again to the staff for your assistance.
- STSteve TorresDec 17, 20255.0During the month of December our family lost our baby sister Elizabeth Torres. This was very hard on us, and I think it was because it was not expected. After the passing of our sister we came to Fry's and Sons funeral home. I must say from the very beginning me and my sister in law was treated with the upmost kindness from Mrs. Alma. I hope this is right. Mrs. Elma was very kind and understandable. Our family can never really express how she made us feel during this entire process. This funeral home comes with very high remarks , and this is simply because they hire quality people. Thank you The Torres Family
- SSSharon SitzmannDec 13, 20255.0I have had the pleasure of having Charla as the contact for my family funeral arrangements for three times already. She is always listening to what the family concerns are and wishes. I have never been disappointed in the outcome.
- JOJeanne OchoaDec 9, 20255.0P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home is a rare place in these times. The gold standard with superb service dedicated to giving the best experience possible in a sad time. Patience and understanding while keeping all of the details taken care of. I would highly recommend P. L Fry & Son Funeral Home to relieve some of the burden after the death of your loved one.
- TSTyler SaxtonDec 5, 20255.0PL Fry was outstanding. They were able to help us get thru this difficult time with care and professionalism and worked with us as though they were part of the family. Greatly appreciated and highly recommended - The Saxton Family
Frequently Asked Questions About P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home
What does a Funeral Director do?
Pick up the deceased and transport the body to the funeral home (anytime day or night)
Notify proper authorities, family and/or relatives
Arrange and prepare death certificates
Provide certified copies of death certificates for insurance and benefit processing
Work with the insurance agent, Social Security or Veterans Administration to ensure that necessary paperwork is filed for receipt of benefits
Prepare and submit obituary to the newspapers of your choice
Bathe and embalm the deceased body, if necessary
Prepare the body for viewing including dressing and cosmetizing
Assist the family with funeral arrangements and purchase of casket, urn, burial vault and cemetery plot
Schedule the opening and closing of the grave with cemetery personnel, if a burial is to be performed
Coordinate with clergy if a funeral or memorial service is to be held
Arrange a police escort and transportation to the funeral and/or cemetery for the family
Order funeral sprays and other flower arrangements as the family wishes
Provide Aftercare, or grief assistance, to the bereaved
What do I do when a death occurs?
The funeral home will help coordinate arrangements with the cemetery.
Bring the following information to complete the State vital statistic requirements:
✓ Birthplace
✓ Father's Name
✓ Mother's Name
✓ Social Security Number
✓ Veteran's Discharge or Claim Number
✓ Education
✓ Marital Status
Contact your clergy. Decide on time and place of funeral or memorial service. This can be done at the funeral home.
The funeral home will assist you in determining the number of copies of the death certificates you will be needing and can order them for you.
Make a list of immediate family, close friends and employer or business colleagues. Notify each by phone.
Decide on appropriate memorial to which gifts may be made (church, hospice, library, charity or school).
Gather obituary information you want to include such as age, place of birth, cause of death, occupation, college degrees, memberships held, military service , outstanding work, list of survivors in immediate family. Include time and place of services. The funeral home will normally write article and submit to newspapers (newspaper will accept picture and they will be returned intact).
Arrange for members of family or close friends to take turns answering door or phone, keeping careful record of calls. If Social Security checks are automatic deposit, notify the bank of the death.
When I call, will someone come right away?
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good-bye, that’s perfectly acceptable. Your funeral director will come when your time is right.
Should I choose Burial or Cremation?
Burial in a casket is the most common method of disposing of remains in the United States, although entombment also occurs. Cremation is increasingly selected because it can be less expensive and allows for the memorial service to be held at a more convenient time in the future when relatives and friends can come together.
A funeral service followed by cremation need not be any different from a funeral service followed by a burial. Usually, cremated remains are placed in urn before being committed to a final resting place. The urn may be buried, placed in an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, or interred in a special urn garden that many cemeteries provide for cremated remains. The remains may also be scattered, according to state law.
What is the purpose of embalming?
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
Does a dead body have to be embalmed, according to law?
The Federal Trade Commission says, "Except in certain special cases, embalming is not required by law. Embalming may be necessary, however, if you select certain funeral arrangements, such as a funeral with viewing. If you do not want embalming, you usually have the right to choose an arrangement that does not require you to pay for it, such as direct cremation or immediate burial."
What services does P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home provide?
P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home offers funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation, and life celebration services, available 24/7.
How can I contact P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home for assistance?
You can call them 24/7 at +1 209-239-1242 or email wecare@plfryandson.com for support and information.
Are P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home's services available on holidays?
Yes, they are open 24 hours on Federal Holidays to assist you at any time.
What payment options are accepted at P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home?
They accept American Express, Cash, Discover, Mastercard, and Visa as payment methods.
Can someone come immediately when I call for funeral services?
Yes, if immediate assistance is requested, a funeral director will come right away; otherwise, the family can take the time they need before welcoming support.
What should I do when a death occurs?
Contact the funeral home to coordinate arrangements; gather required vital information like birth details and social security number; involve clergy; decide funeral service details; and prepare obituary information. The funeral home will assist with death certificates and notifications.
What types of funeral services are offered regarding burial and cremation?
They offer burial in caskets as well as cremation services. Cremation can be less expensive and allows flexibility for memorial services. Cremated remains may be placed in urns, buried, entombed, or scattered per state law.
What nearby community centers can I visit when in the area?
You can visit Manteca Recreation & Community Services or Manteca Parks & Recreation, both offering public and community activities nearby.
Are there local real estate agents near P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home?
Yes, several real estate agents and services such as Ron Hyles Realtor, Monica Abrew Realtor at REMAX Executive, and TLC Real Estate are nearby for real estate assistance.
Where can I find financial services close to P.L. Fry & Son Funeral Home?
Nearby financial service providers include Guild Mortgage Company, Academy Mortgage - Manteca, and Ameriprise Financial Services by Esco, Hanan, and Associates.