A large Perrysville funeral home

H.P. Brandt Funeral Home has a welcoming and comforting atmosphere. The funeral home is one of the larger in the North Hills area, and we can accommodate services of any size. Our light and spacious chapel seats 100 guests; we have overflow seating if needed.

A private cry room offers a place for meditation or a quiet moment of reflection. Clergy often use this space to prepare their remarks before a memorial service.

To ensure that physically challenged seniors and others can move easily about the funeral home, the whole building is wheelchair accessible, including the elevator.

Personalized funerals and memorials

We take pride in service excellence and personalized services that truly reflect family traditions, religious customs and personal preferences. Our compassionate funeral directors listen to your every need, take the time to get to know your loved one and help create a fitting tribute.

Was he a biker? We can display his prized motorcycle. Was she a gardener? We can send guests home with seedlings for their own yard. If she liked to dance or he liked to cook, if she traveled the world or was happiest at home, we'll consider the details and create a celebration to remember.

See how we celebrate life.

Cremation services

There are many options for cremation in Pittsburgh's North Hills—and they're not all equal. We specialize in simple cremation services that honor loved ones in personalized ways. With room for gathering, expertise in scattering ashes and a friendly team who wants to meet your every need, we provide cremation services that are second to none.

Read about our unique cremation services.

We Honor Veterans

At H.P. Brandt Funeral Home, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Three Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, our staff is knowledgeable in the benefits available to veterans and their families. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran's memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Watch our video to learn what you need to know about veterans burial benefits.

Prepaid funerals and cremations

In addition to assisting with an immediate need, we specialize in working with families to plan final arrangements in advance. We recognize that funeral arrangements and associated expenses can be overwhelming. When you prepare ahead of time, you provide a sense of relief and comfort to your loved ones while ensuring your wishes are met. We offer in-person and virtual consultations, as well as a free Personal Planning Guide to help you get started.

Find out everything you need to know about planning ahead.

Community involvement

Pittsburgh is our home and we love supporting our community. The funeral home is a collection site for Toys for Tots during the holiday season. Throughout the year, we work with area food banks to collect much-needed supplies. And as part of our Fourth of July parade, we collect money for CureSearch, which contributes to pediatric cancer research.

With a long tradition of involvement in the community, we’re always looking to make a positive contribution to Perrysville and the North Hills community. If you think H.P. Brandt might be able to help your cause or organization, please reach out.

Contact us

We're here for you 24/7. Whether you have an immediate need or wish to tour our Pittsburgh funeral home and learn more about planning ahead, we invite you to contact us.

History

H.P. Brandt Funeral Home opened in 1902. For more than 110 years, we have provided dignified and affordable funeral services to the North Hills community.

Our beginnings

Herman P. Brandt purchased the business—which was merely a horse and buggy—from Messrs, Rape and Zener, who also ran a furniture store. That furniture store became Hieber’s General Store, which stood as a Perrysville landmark for many years before becoming the location of Perrytowne Drafthouse.

In 1902, Herman bought the land and physical building for his funeral home from Dr. Lindley, for whom Lindley Lane was named. The funeral home operated in its original location for 35 years.

Our proprietor becomes a state senator

In June 1907, Herman married Allie Heid. They had six children. Herman had a growing interest in serving the public good, and a couple of decades later, he became a state senator representing Pennsylvania's 40th Senatorial District. He served from 1928 to 1932. He also served as justice of the peace for McCandless Township for 18 years.

We relocate to Perry Highway

After years studying and visiting other successful funeral homes in the Tri-State area, Herman recognized the need to expand his funeral business to meet the needs of the growing community. After helping get Perry Highway built, he began construction on a new funeral home in July 1936. It opened in March 1937 at 1032 Perry Highway, where H.P. Brandt Funeral Home still operates today.

Though we've been around for well over a century, we're always improving our facilities and services. As a member of the Dignity Memorial^® family, we offer benefits you won't find anywhere else.