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Ambler Funeral Home- An early 1900′s Historical Picture of the building that would become the site of the Upper Dublin Township Building in 1946, and then the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home in 1964.

urban — Sat, 28 Jan 2012 01:20:46 +0000

This is an early 1900′s picture of our property. Read about the property History below or click here to see our building today.

Our Funeral Home was built as a private residence in 1886 by George and John Thomas. Upper Dublin Township bought the home in 1946. It remained the as the Township Building until 1963 when the Township moved to its current location on Loch Alsh Avenue. Anton and Trudy bought the building from the township and turned the home into both their private residence and the Anton B. Urban Funeral Home. See more Upper Dublin and Ambler history.

Funeral Etiquette

urban — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 10:10:35 +0000

The death of a friend or loved one often leaves us feeling lost and not sure what we can do. Your first reaction may be to help, but you may not be sure of what to say or what you can do. It is natural to feel this way. This part of our web site has been designed to offer some suggestions that you might find helpful and to guide you on the proper etiquette. We hope it will also give you some insight on how you can be of comfort to the bereaved. Read more…

2011 Reflection

urban — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 22:03:24 +0000

We have only one life to live and how we live that life becomes our Legacy. Make 2012 a year to be proud of with your words and actions.

Happy New Year, The Urban Family

Santa comes to Ambler!

urban — Sun, 04 Dec 2011 02:48:28 +0000

Community Businesses, Volunteers, Services Clubs and School Bands celebrate the Christmas Season in the Annual Ambler Christmas Parade. Young and old enjoyed the floats, music and of course the arrival of Mr. & Mrs. Santa Clause. Pictures can be seen on the Urban Funeral Home Facebook Page.

Happy Thanksgiving 2011

urban — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 20:27:13 +0000

Ambler Funeral Home offers 2 Holiday Programs

urban — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 23:15:33 +0000

Are you a Caregiver? Do you neglect yourself while ministering to others? Has the death of a Loved One made the Holidays difficult? If you answered yes to any one of these questions. Please contact Dolores at 215-646-8556 for information about our Holiday Programs on November 9, 2011.

Farewell to Life Active member of the Wissahickon Fire Company

urban — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:59:16 +0000

Ed Ruth's final parade

Ed Ruth a volunteer for the Wissahickon Fire Company for 67 years is escorted to his final resting place by his fellow brothers.

Ambler Funeral Home Supports 911 Memorial Ceremonies

urban — Sun, 11 Sep 2011 22:02:00 +0000

The Urban Funeral Home staff supported, with their presence, the Wissahickon Fire Company Remembrance Ceremony and the 911 Memorial Dedication at the Ambler Area YMCA in Springhouse.

The fire company remember all of the 343 fallen brothers who died on September 11, 2001 and the additional 55, who died in the last decade as a result of injuries suffered that day or during the recovery efforts. The Ambler Rotary, along with the Wissahickon Fire Company, officiated a remembrance ceremony for the re-dedication of the Flag Pole and memorial marker for the two local men, Timothy D. Betterly and Robert G. McIlvaine, that were killed during the collapse of the Twin Towers.

In Memory of September 11, 2001

urban — Thu, 08 Sep 2011 18:20:59 +0000

September 11, 2001

In Memory

those who lost their lives,

and thanks,

to those who continue to

protect us daily.

Ambler Dedicates New Train Station

urban — Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:21:49 +0000

Ambler Savings Bank Board Members with "Mary Ambler"

On Sunday, July 17, 2011 the Ambler Main Street & Boro Administrators commemorated the 155th Anniversary of the Great Train Accident during a dedication of the New Ambler Train Station. A plaque was donated by the Ambler Savings Bank honoring heroin Mary Ambler. Mary Ambler directed the relief efforts during this tragic event. In 1869 the local Railroad Station was named after her and later the town and post office adopted the name. Pictured above are Joan Coleman Senior Vice President, Pat Thomas “Mary Ambler”, Skip Urban Trustee, Martin Brown President, Dan Ritter Chairman of the Board and Greg Marinucci Trustee. To learn more about Mary Ambler and the history of the Great Train Accident see http://www.amblermainstreet.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=186:mary-ambler-a-the-great-train-accident&catid=47:history&Itemid=33