Honoring Care and Compassion: Celebrating the Region’s Top Funeral Homes of 2024

In life’s most difficult moments, compassion, dignity, and trust matter most. That’s why the community turned out to recognize funeral homes that provide not just services, but true support during times of loss. In the 2024 TribLIVE Best of the Best Community Choice Awards, readers selected three funeral homes known for their care, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to families.

Earning Gold is Siwicki-Yanicko Funeral Home in Russellton. For generations, Siwicki-Yanicko has offered respectful, personalized services that honor loved ones with grace. Their thoughtful guidance, attention to tradition, and dedication to easing burdens during grief have made them a pillar of comfort in the community.

Taking Silver, Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc. in Pittsburgh continues to provide exceptional care with compassion and integrity. Known for offering a full range of services tailored to every family’s needs and wishes, Perman stands out for professionalism and heartfelt support.

Bronze goes to Simons Funeral Home, located on Perry Highway in Pittsburgh. With deep roots in the community and a reputation for dignified service, Simons is trusted by generations of families to provide respectful and meaningful farewells.

Winning a TribLIVE Best of the Best Award in this category is a testament to the trust these homes have earned and the comfort they provide. In the most personal and vulnerable times, these businesses are there serving not only with professionalism, but with heart.

Our deepest congratulations to Siwicki-Yanicko Funeral Home, Perman Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Inc., and Simons Funeral Home on their well-earned recognition in 2024.

Nominations for the 2025 Best of the Best Awards open July 20th. Take a moment to recognize all the people and local services that truly make a difference when it matters most.