First Avenue Funeral Services

Welcome to First Avenue Funeral Service, Inc., a trusted and reputable funeral home and cremation service provider located in New York, NY. With a commitment to excellence, our professional and compassionate staff is dedicated to helping you navigate through the difficult process of honoring the life of your loved one.

At First Avenue Funeral Service, we understand the importance of providing personalized and meaningful funeral services that meet the unique needs of each family we serve. With years of experience, we are well-equipped to honor various faiths, customs, and traditions, ensuring that every detail is handled with care and respect.

We invite you to reach out to us at any time, as our knowledgeable team is available 24/7 to assist you and answer any questions you may have. Furthermore, we welcome you to schedule a tour of our elegant facilities, allowing you to see firsthand the tranquil and comforting environment we provide to our families.

During this challenging time, we strive to alleviate some of the burdens by offering a range of funeral planning assistance and information. Our services include procuring necessary documentation and permits, coordinating service details with local religious institutions, writing obituaries and placing classified death notices in newspapers, coordinating burial arrangements with cemeteries, arranging floral designs, providing pallbearers upon request, and assisting with benefits forms for Social Security, insurance, Veterans’ benefits, pensions, and notary public services.

In addition to these services, we offer a comprehensive selection of caskets, urns, burial vaults, clothing, personalized prayer cards, acknowledgment stationery, cemetery monuments, grave markers, engravings, and keepsakes. Our goal is to ensure that every detail is attended to with utmost care, allowing you to focus on cherishing the memories of your loved one.

At First Avenue Funeral Service, we take pride in the additional value we provide to our families. We are dedicated to serving all faiths, offering traditional, memorial, and cremation services. We also provide funeral pre-planning services, ensuring that your wishes are known and easing the burden on your loved ones. Our convenient location allows for easy access from major travel routes, and our knowledgeable staff can provide supportive aftercare information and referrals to community services. With numerous licensed Funeral Directors throughout the Eastern seaboard, we have the expertise to handle your needs. Additionally, our vast network of affiliations allows us to make arrangements for out-of-town services, providing peace of mind during a challenging time.

In the words of Maya Angelou, "My great hope is to laugh as much as I cry; to get my work done and try to love somebody and have the courage to accept the love in return." At First Avenue Funeral Service, we stand by this sentiment, aiming to create a space where laughter and tears can intertwine while we honor and celebrate the lives of your loved ones.

If you wish to express your sympathy through flowers, we work with local florists who will ensure that your heartfelt sentiments are beautifully conveyed. Additionally, we offer helpful resources to guide you through the grieving process and encourage you to express your wishes in advance, lessening the burden on your family.

Thank you for considering First Avenue Funeral Service. It is an honor and privilege to serve you during this difficult time. Please do not hesitate to contact us at 212-534-1800 or visit our website for more information.

First Avenue Funeral Services 349 E 116th Street New York, NY 10029 Tel: 212-534-1800 Fax: 866-929.-1606

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