Funeral Homes, Funeral Parlors & Cremations in New York State

Advice on choosing a Funeral Home in New York

• Speak to friends and relatives who may have previously used the services of a funeral home in New York.  A personal recommendation can be very comforting.
• Always compare prices.  The costs for funerals in New York can be very different between funeral homes.
• You may purchase a casket from a 3rd party and have it delivered to the funeral home.  This alone can save $1000's in funeral expenses in New York.
• If you would like a simple, low cost alternative to the more expensive traditional funeral in New York, then a direct cremation is by far least expensive option in New York.

Funeral Homes in Addison

Funeral Homes in Afton

Funeral Homes in Akron 

Funeral Homes in Albion 

Funeral Homes in Alden 

Funeral Homes in Alexandria Bay 

Funeral Homes in Altamont 

Funeral Homes in Altona 

Funeral Homes in Amenia 

Funeral Homes in Andes 

Funeral Homes in Andover 

Funeral Homes in Angelica 

Funeral Homes in Angola 

Funeral Homes in Apalachin 

Funeral Homes in Arcade 

Funeral Homes in Argyle 

Each state has a trade association for funeral directors but the New York State Funeral Directors Association, Inc., (NYSFDA), founded in 1889,  is the nationally recognized leader of state funeral directory associations in the United States.  With headquarters located in the state capital in Albany, this is the oldest association of funeral directors in the country.  The membership of this trade association is comprised of 750 funeral parlors and is considered to be a powerful organization. 

NYSFDA is actively involved in Government lobbying at the local as well as at the regulatory level.  They provide their members with a monthly newsletter advising of important industry information, offer a Credit Union to funeral directors, and provide education, training, seminars and conferences. 

Their mission statement:  “To enhance the environment in which our members operate and to promote the highest standards of funeral service to the public.”

The New York State Legislature passed a law on June 20th that will benefit consumers in the funeral industry.  The Funeral Consumer Protection Act was originally passed two years ago and states that all funds which a consumer pays to pre-fund their funerals be held safely in a trust fund.  This law has now been made permanent and has been given to the Governor for his signature. 

Another piece of consumer-friendly legislation, initiated by the state’s funeral directors, has been extended.  Insurance companies were paying sales commissions to employees of funeral homes who attempted to sell pre-need insurance policies to their consumers.  Insurance companies are now no longer allowed to engage in this practice – at least until June 1, 2007 – when it is hoped this law will become permanent. 

AN IMPORTANT NOTE: 

In New York State, the consumer chooses the services and merchandise for the burial service and advises the funeral director of the decision made by the family of the deceased.  However, the family cannot make funeral arrangements for the any of the following:  care, moving, preparation, burial or cremation of the body.  Only a licensed and registered funeral director can make these arrangements.  He or she will file the death certificate, have the body transferred from the home or hospital and coordinate with the representative of the cemetery or crematory for the services required by the family.  They will of course make whatever preparations are necessary and move the body from the funeral parlor to the cemetery or crematory.