Staff

Once you request the services of Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes, Inc., we will immediately put our experienced funeral professionals to work for you. A single, dedicated individual will stay in contact with you every step of the way and guide you through the decision-making process. He or she will carefully explain your options, make recommendations at your request, take care of all the small details, and ensure that you and your family’s personal touch is always present.

	William L. Ciavarelli, a 2nd generation funeral director, is son of the founder Emil J. Ciavarelli and Ethel Ciavarelli. Bill, who was raised in the Conshohocken area most of his life, is Supervisor of the Ambler funeral home, and is a Director at the Conshohocken funeral home. After serving his country in Vietnam, Bill attended American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York, NY. When he finished his funeral training, he began working with his father. He has been in the funeral profession for over 30 years, working side by side with his father for over 25 years, helping build and establish both locations to what they are today. Bill is a member of numerous local organizations, some include: The Conshohocken Lions Club, the Ambler Kiwanis Club, is a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, serves an usher at a local church, is a member of the National, Pennsylvania, and Montgomery County Funeral Directors Associations.
	Christopher J. Ciavarelli, son of William L. and Frances Ciavarelli, is a 3rd generation funeral director. Chris resides at the Conshohocken funeral home with his wife Tonya (Sweeney) Ciavarelli and their 3 children, Sophia, Nadia, and Christopher. He is a graduate of LaSalle College High School ’94, attended LaSalle University as Biology major in the Pre-Med curriculum, and then decided to enter the family business and achieved his Degree in Funeral Service from American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York, NY with Cum Laude honors in ’98. Chris is a member of SS. Cosmas and Damian Church in Conshohocken where he volunteers with several organizations, is a 4th Degree Member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of BNI West Conshohocken Chapter, the Optimist Club International, volunteers and sponsors for numerous community activities and organizations. He is also a member of the National, PA, and Mont. Co. Funeral Directors Associations. He is also a CANA Certified Crematory Operator. Chris enjoys following the Phillies and Eagles, and spending time at the shore with his family.
	William E. Ciavarelli Bill, a 3rd generation funeral director, is son of William L. and Frances Ciavarelli. Bill was raised in Ambler, PA and is a funeral director at the Ambler location. He attended Kennedy-Kendrick Catholic High School for 1 year and transferred to Lansdale Catholic High School where he graduated in 2001. Bill then went on to study at Montgomery County Community College. He was a Volunteer Firefighter with Ft. Washington Fire Co. #1. After working in the business for years, he decided to continue the family tradition and pursued to get his Funeral License. He attended Northampton Community College and graduated in 2007 with a Degree in Funeral Service. Bill is a memeber of the Montgomery County Funeral Directors Association, Pennsylvania Funeral Directors Association, National Funeral Directors Asociation, International Cemetery, Cremation and Funeral Association and recently a CANA Certified Crematory Operator.
	Andrea M. Ciavarelli, the daughter of William L. and Frances Ciavarelli, is a 3rd generation Funeral Director. Andrea was raised in Ambler, PA, and is a graduate of Upper Dublin High School. While attending Upper Dublin High School, she participated in extra curricular school activities, as well as Cosmetology school.  Andrea has 7 years experience in a local salon and has been a licensed Cosmetologist for 4 years. During her senior year of high school in 2005, Andrea made the decision to enter the family business with her father and two brothers.  She is a graduate of Northampton Community College with a degree in Applied Science Funeral Service Education. While attending Northampton, Andrea received 1st place in her Restorative Art Class for extensive reconstruction. Andrea is the newest member of the family business and brings with her the female perspective and sensitivity to all families at a time of loss. Andrea is proud to follow in the footsteps of her late grandfather Emil J., her father William L., and her brothers Christopher and William E. in providing excellent, professional, and compassionate service to the community.  Andrea believes that every funeral is a unique life celebration for the person who has passed.  Andrea is committed to carrying on the philosophy of the Ciavarelli Family Funeral Homes with the focus being that every family deserves the support, expertise, and caring touch when a loved one has passed.