Circle Cremation Services

Ellwood City Borough’s only in house Crematory which opened in January of 2015. A clean, safe, and secure facility that you can place your TRUST in. Our Crematory operators are certified by the U.S. Cremation Equipment Company, and Sam A. Teolis, manager of the Crematory, is also certified by the NFDA, National Funeral Directors Association, thru it’s “Certified Crematory Operator Program”. We have initiated a 7 point Identification tracking process for the loved one that has been placed into our care. We guarantee that your Loved One will not leave our care.

Samuel A. Teolis, has earned his Certified Crematory Operator (CCO) designation from the National  Funeral Directors Association (NFDA). The NFDA Certified Crematory Operator Program is a voluntary certification program that helps funeral directors better serve the needs of families that choose cremation.

NFDA”S Certified Crematory Operator Program provides participants with instruction in best practices for safe, proper and ethical crematory operations and for excellence in service to families that choose cremation. Seminars cover the topics required by state law and are designed to develope understanding, skills and a broad working knowledge of proper operational procedures as well as required and prudent administrative procedures.

Video provides information on various options for cremation services to help memorialize and celebrate a loved one’s life.

Samuel A. Teolis, along with his son Domenic Teolis, his daughter, Carmella Teolis, and certified crematory operator Don Rutter, has also been trained using the Florida Department of Environmental Protection approved crematory operator-training program administered by the American Incinerators Co./US Cremation Equipment.
Serving Ellwood City, Koppel, Fombell, and all the surrounding areas.

Saying Goodbye
Its never easy, but saying goodbye is a natural and healthy part of the grieving process.

At our funeral home this can take place in a number of ways: From a more traditional ceremony joined by family and friends, to a private, meaningful service with your immediate family.

Regardless of how you want to say goodbye, our professional staff is ready to serve.

Sharing the Story

Every life tells a story. We can help you share the story in a unique and appropriate way. We believe in celebrating the life of the individual by recognizing how they touched the lives of others.

This is the story we all have to share.

Cremation Choices

Choosing cremation offers several choices for service and memorialization.

The following considerations will help you determine the type of event that would be most meaningful to you, your family, and friends.

Do you prefer to offer friends and extended family the opportunity to say goodbye and offer their love and support with a public viewing or memorial service?

Do you prefer to conduct ceremonial services at a church or place of worship?

If family and friends are coming from a great distance, do you prefer to arrange a memorial service following the cremation?
Whatever your preference, we will work one-on-one with you to create an appropriate tribute. To help simplify the planning and arrangement process, the following offerings represent some of the more popular choices of our client families who choose cremation. Each package offers our Signature Service Commitment.

Video provides information on choices and considerations for the final placement of cremated remains.