What is included in a direct cremation service Bethlehem PA?

Direct cremation service Bethlehem PA at Herron Funeral Homes includes transportation of your loved one into our care, all required permits and filings, cremation at our on-site crematory, and return of cremated remains. Our team provides guidance on death certificates and veteran benefits.

Is the cremation performed at your Bethlehem location?

Yes. Our state-of-the-art crematory is located within our Bethlehem funeral home at 458 Center Street. Your loved one remains in our direct care throughout the entire process, with no third-party facility involved.

How does Herron Funeral Homes ensure identification throughout cremation?

Herron follows a three-step process: visual or photo identification by the next of kin, signed cremation authorization, and placement of a uniquely numbered identification disc that stays with your loved one from start to finish.

Venus Decker

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Venus M. Decker, 58, of Bethlehem passed away on November 10, 2026 at Lehigh Valley Hospital-Muhlenberg. She was the beloved wife of Ray Decker, with whom she shared 30 years of marriage, celebrating their 30th wedding anniversary on November 18th.

Venus was born in Bethlehem on October 1st, 1968, daughter of the late David and Florence (Neith) Salgado. Venus was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She loved the beach and was a huge animal lover. She was looking forward to meeting her third granddaughter, Eleanor Buss, this coming February.

She is survived by her husband Ray, daughters Briley Buss wife of Jesse, Marlee Decker, a son Charles Bluder, grandchildren Eliana Adame and Adrianna Bluder; brothers Darryl Dillman and Maynard Neith, sisters Vesta Ackernacht and Barbara Garced.

Viewing on Friday November 13, 2026 from 2PM to 3PM in the Herron Funeral Home 458 Center At Market Street Bethlehem, PA 18018. www.HerronFuneralHomeCares.com

Contributions in her memory to the family in care of the Herron Funeral Home.

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