Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home

Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home, located at 2005 West 6th Street in Brooklyn, New York, has been a pillar of compassionate service to the Gravesend and Bensonhurst communities for nearly a century. Established in 1929, the funeral home originally operated in the Carroll Gardens section of Brooklyn before moving to its current location in 1948 to better serve the growing population of southern Brooklyn. The Spanish-style architecture of the building provides a warm and comforting environment, designed to offer solace and peace to grieving families during their most difficult times.

Under the dedicated leadership of managers Michael G. Rizzotto and John LaGreca, the funeral home upholds a longstanding tradition of treating every family with the utmost dignity, compassion, and respect. As a proud member of the Dignity Memorial® network, Cusimano & Russo combines the personalized care of a locally operated establishment with the resources and reliability of North America’s largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation, and cemetery service providers. This affiliation allows the team to offer a 100% service guarantee, ensuring that every detail meets or exceeds expectations.

Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home provides a comprehensive range of services, including traditional burial services, cremation services, and personalized memorial ceremonies. The facility features an onsite chapel, making it convenient for families to hold services in a dignified setting. The funeral home is wheelchair accessible, with both a wheelchair-accessible entrance and parking lot, ensuring that all guests can attend comfortably. Free on-site parking and additional paid parking options are available. The team also offers pre-planning services, allowing individuals to lock in today’s prices for future services and relieve their loved ones of unnecessary burdens. Flexible payment plans and prepayment options are available to accommodate various financial situations.

Honoring the service of America’s veterans is a core value at Cusimano & Russo. The staff is experienced in creating meaningful veteran memorial services that recognize the sacrifices made for our country. They work closely with local veterans’ organizations and host community events annually to honor those who served. In addition, the funeral home assists families with time-sensitive arrangements, including filing for death certificates, securing permits, helping with death insurance claims, and providing information about Social Security survivors’ benefits. Grief support is available through the 24-hour Compassion Helpline®.

With an outstanding 5.0-star rating from over 150 reviews, Cusimano & Russo Funeral Home is widely recognized for its sincere, honest, and caring service. The team is available 24/7, always offering a real person on the phone to guide families through every step of the funeral planning process. Whether visiting in person, scheduling an in-home consultation, or meeting virtually, the dedicated professionals at Cusimano & Russo are committed to providing comfort, guidance, and exceptional care to the Brooklyn community.