Absolutely Amazing!
Jamie
Very sympathetic, caring, courteous, and professional
Cynthia
Serving Our Community In Their Time Of Need
Our independently-run business is run by certified crematory operators that know and respect the loss of life and how it affects families. At Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services, we promise that your companion animal will receive the highest care possible
Our Mission
“If you’re anything like us, you have an incredible bond with your animals. When our time with them meets an end, we make sure your faithful companions are treated with the dignity they deserve. Allow us to give you peace of mind in this difficult time and to celebrate the extraordinary life they shared with you.”
7 Years in Business
Certified Crematory Operators
Family Owned and Operated
Meet Our Team
David J. Heintzelman
Licensed in 1981, David J. Heintzelman received an Associate of Applied Science degree from Northampton County Community College in Bethlehem, PA. David is the supervisor of Heintzelman Funeral Home in Hellertown, PA. In 2007, he was inducted as President of the Eastern Pennsylvania Funeral Director’s Association.
David and his brother, Robert formed Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services and David handles the daily operations. He is a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hellertown, a Master Mason at New Temple Lodge #720, Allentown, Past President of the Hellertown Lions Club, and Chairman of the 250th Celebration of Hellertown’s Executive Committee, Chairman of the Saucon Valley Halloween Parade, appointed to the Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority in 2012 and had served on various other committees.
He was elected Mayor for the Borough of Hellertown and inducted into office on January 2, 2018. David, his wife Nancy (Shay) and their four daughters and son-in-laws all reside in Hellertown, PA.
David and his brother, Robert formed Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services and David handles the daily operations. He is a member of the First United Church of Christ, Hellertown, a Master Mason at New Temple Lodge #720, Allentown, Past President of the Hellertown Lions Club, and Chairman of the 250th Celebration of Hellertown’s Executive Committee, Chairman of the Saucon Valley Halloween Parade, appointed to the Northampton County Gaming Revenue and Economic Redevelopment Authority in 2012 and had served on various other committees.
He was elected Mayor for the Borough of Hellertown and inducted into office on January 2, 2018. David, his wife Nancy (Shay) and their four daughters and son-in-laws all reside in Hellertown, PA.
Diane M. Chernaskey
Diane Chernaskey was born and raised in Hellertown and graduated from Saucon Valley Senior High School. She worked at Lehigh Valley Hospital for 31 years. After her work at the hospital, Diane retired and obtained a position with Saucon Valley School District.
Having a passion for animals, Diane opened the door for Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services, where she works as an Administrative Assistant. Diane has been married for 36 years to Joseph Chernaskey and they have three children: Tara Rivers, Matt Chernaskey, and Adam (A.J.) Chernaskey. Diane also has two grandchildren, Kaydence Rivers and Jordyn Rivers. She also has some furry and feathery members: Cooper, Jack, Whitey, Lulu, and 40 chickens!
Having a passion for animals, Diane opened the door for Lehigh Valley Animal Crematory Services, where she works as an Administrative Assistant. Diane has been married for 36 years to Joseph Chernaskey and they have three children: Tara Rivers, Matt Chernaskey, and Adam (A.J.) Chernaskey. Diane also has two grandchildren, Kaydence Rivers and Jordyn Rivers. She also has some furry and feathery members: Cooper, Jack, Whitey, Lulu, and 40 chickens!
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“The greatest gift we can give them is our love; the greatest gift they leave us is their memory.”
