The Foley Family has been serving Philadelphia area families with professional, compassionate and affordable service since 1957.
Over 60 years ago, Foley Funeral Home opened its doors in the Burholme section of Philadelphia, PA. It began as a family owned and operated business and continues as such to the present day.
Francis X. Foley, a Vietnam Veteran, is an alumnus of Cardinal Dougherty High School and LaSalle University. He received his Funeral Director's license in San Francisco, CA. Before becoming a funeral director, Fran spent a few years teaching at ArchBishop Ryan Catholic High School in Philadelphia. He is a member of the VFW. He is also known for his kind and gentle demeanor with families we help.
Fran’s wife, Annette, assists him with the funeral work and provides grief care. She is a Bereavement Minister for the funeral home. Annette is a Navy Veteran and an alumnus of Little Flower Catholic High School for Girls and attended LaSalle University part time. She is also a member of the American Academy of Bereavement and the Association of Death Education and Counseling, as well as the National Alliance for Grieving Children.
Fran and Annette are active in their parish, Presentation BVM in Cheltenham, PA. Fran serves as an Usher for Sunday mass and helps with the grounds, when possible. Annette is a Eucharistic Minister, Lector, and Coordinator for both the Adoration Chapel.
We know how important it is to be committed to helping others in every possible way. We make sure that this is reflected in our approach to families we serve. This commitment is also reflected in the energy and attention that we put forth as we work to bring peace to grieving families.
Foley Funeral Home and the Foley family have been trusted fixtures in the community for the past 60 years, and are members of the Greater Northeast Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
At Foley Funeral Home, we support families who have lost pets We support PAWS and Justice Rescue bpth of who save many animals every year.
Foleys is a family owned and operated establishment where every family we serve is given the compassionate treatment they so well deserve. Their loved ones are treated with the respect and the reverence that human dignity demands. We consider every family to be special and their grief to be taken seriously.
Foley Funeral Home provides a full range of services, including pre-need, traditional funerals, cremations with services, and direct cremations, as well as grief counseling. We will be offering pet servides as of Feb. 1, 2016.
