Thwaits-Zaumetzer Funeral Home

Thwaits-Zaumetzer Funeral Home (also known locally as Heidrick-Zaumetzer Funeral Home) has been a trusted pillar of the Au Sable Forks community since 1905. Located at 3 College Street, this family-oriented funeral home offers compassionate, professional services to families in New York’s Adirondack region. The business traces its roots to a historic boarding house that was converted into a funeral parlor by Bromley Sprague under the name Bromley & Sons Funeral Home. In 1956, Charlie and Dubby Zaumetzer took ownership, renaming it Zaumetzer-Sprague Funeral Home and building an outstanding reputation over 49 years of dedicated service. Dubby’s world-famous brownies and Charlie’s welcoming back room became cherished traditions, offering comfort to grieving families. Today, the funeral home continues this legacy of warmth and excellence under the Heidrick-Zaumetzer and Thwaits-Zaumetzer names, serving families with dignity and respect.

The funeral home provides a full range of services to meet diverse needs and preferences. Offerings include traditional burial services, cremation services, and an on-site chapel for visitations and ceremonies. The facility is fully wheelchair accessible, with an accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating, ensuring comfort for all guests. On-site parking is available for convenience. Families can also utilize pre-planning services to ease the burden on loved ones, as well as grief support programs designed to help navigate the difficult journey of loss. The funeral home maintains an active obituary page and offers a flower-sending service, allowing friends and family to express sympathy from afar.

With a perfect 5-star rating from 20 reviews, Thwaits-Zaumetzer Funeral Home is highly regarded for its caring, attentive staff and personalized approach. The business is available 24 hours a day for immediate needs, and its website provides resources for funeral financing, planning, and grief support. Whether honoring a loved one’s life or preparing for the future, families can rely on this historic funeral home for guidance, compassion, and a tradition of service that has endured for over a century.