Westchester Funeral Home

Affordable Funeral Services in Eastchester

For over 5 generations, our funeral home has been proud to offer quality and affordable funeral services to our community. That dedication to service has resulted in us completing more than 12,000 services to date. No matter your family’s needs or requests, our experienced funeral directors will work with you to tailor the perfect funeral service.

Traditional funeral services are one of the most time-honored ways to pay tribute to a loved one. For hundreds of years, families have found solace in honoring their loved one’s passing with a traditional funeral service. The practice of laying a loved one to rest not only respects religious beliefs but provides the deceased’s loved ones with a sense of closure.

If your family is in search of affordable funeral services in Eastchester or any of the surrounding areas, we would be honored to help you plan a respectful and dignified funeral service.
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Our Affordable Funeral Services

While there are many reputable funeral service providers in the area, none can match the level or quality and care that our staff provides. We firmly believe that a funeral service should be personalized to the deceased and offer many options to choose from. Whether you are interested in a traditional funeral or a more contemporary and personalized one, our staff can help you plan a service that captures the spirit of the deceased.

We believe that every family should be able to give their loved one the meaningful goodbye they deserve. We take pride in offering affordable funeral services and price them to accommodate most budgets. For more information on our funeral services pricing, please review our General Price List.

What Is a Funeral?

Regardless of where it is held, a funeral service is a structured ceremony meant to honor the deceased and pay our respects. At its core, the purpose of a funeral service is for a community of loved ones to gather and share in a collective grieving experience while celebrating a life well lived. A funeral often takes place at the funeral home, a church, or the cemetery next to the gravesite.

The Basics of A Traditional Funeral Service

A funeral service, whether traditional or more modern (memorial service or celebration-of-life), has two functions: to acknowledge the death and lifetime achievements of an individual and to bring grieving family members and friends together in support of one another during this difficult time.

Traditional Funeral Service Outline:

Traditional funeral services often include four parts: the visitation, funeral ceremony, committal service, and reception. Below, we provided additional funeral information about each part of this structured ceremony.

Visitation
This is often called a viewing or a wake. Guests come to pay their respects to the deceased by viewing their casketed body and spending time with the grieving family. A visitation can occur at any time before the funeral service.

Funeral Service
This event commonly takes place at the funeral home, a church, or at the graveside. It can include music, the reading of literary or religious passages, a eulogy, prayer, and the singing of hymns.

Committal Service
If your family plans to bury the deceased, the committal service is when the mourners form a procession and follow the hearse carrying the casket to the cemetery.

Funeral Reception
Many choose to host this post-service gathering (or repast) at a reception hall. This is considered a time to share memories, laughter, and support.

Understanding a Funeral Service

The earliest human burial dates back 100,000 years making it one of the longest-lived and most widespread of traditions. For an overview of the many different burial traditions, check out the websites in the Resources section below.

Here at Westchester Funeral Home, we have the deepest respect for this traditional practice. If you are interested in learning more about the burial services we offer, please review the following information. Should you have questions about anything, please call us at 914-337-4585

Understanding Funeral Costs

Cost is often an important factor for families when planning a funeral service. At our firm, we strive to ensure our traditional funeral services are offered at a price that is affordable but does not sacrifice quality. Our transparent pricing means you can select the services you want to commemorate your loved one while staying within your budget. 

We believe in providing an overview of our services so that families understand what they are purchasing and there are no hidden fees or surprises. Our general price list will provide you with information to better understand what’s included with our services so that you can budget accordingly. Throughout the general price list, you will find pricing information for services like embalming, facilities use, transportation, and preparation of the deceased. 

Funeral Services in Eastchester

Today, end-of-life commemorative services range from the traditional funeral, to a memorial service and the increasingly popular celebrations-of-life. Here at Westchester Funeral Home, we have the deepest respect for this traditional practice. If you are interested in learning more about the funeral services we offer, please feel free to contact us. Should you have questions about anything, we can be reached by phone at 914-337-4585.
Source:
Huntington, Richard and Peter Metcalf, Celebrations of Death: The Anthropology of Mortuary Ritual, Cambridge University Press, 1979
Rostad, Curtis, "The Basics of Funeral Service", Indiana Funeral Directors Association, 2014
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