Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home

Nestled at 5090 Transit Road in Depew, New York, the location now known as New Comer Cremations & Funerals carries forward a rich legacy of compassionate funeral service. Originally founded as Melvin J. Sliwinski Funeral Home in 1965 in Buffalo, the business was expanded by Melvin’s son, David Sliwinski, who joined in 1989 and opened the Depew location in 2006. In 2023, the Newcomer family—a name synonymous with funeral service since 1893—acquired the Depew funeral home, merging their five-generation tradition of quality and fair pricing with the Sliwinski commitment to community care.

Today, the funeral home operates under the New Comer banner, offering a full spectrum of services designed to honor every life and budget. Families can choose from traditional burial and cremation options, including full-service cremation, direct cremation, and affordable burial packages. Transparent pricing—as reflected in published costs of $7,550 for a traditional funeral, $5,075 for full-service cremation, and $2,295 for direct cremation—underscores the home’s pledge to provide high-quality care at a price far below many area competitors. Preplanning services, financial assistance, and prepayment plans are available to ease future burdens.

The facility is designed with accessibility in mind, featuring wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, as well as on-site parking for guests. The staff, led by managing funeral director Jack Attfield, is available 24/7 to guide families through every step, from immediate needs to advance arrangements. With a stellar 4.9-star rating from 35 reviews, the funeral home is praised for its personal service and respectful attention to detail.

While the Melvin J. Sliwinski name remains part of the location’s history, the business now operates as New Comer Cremations & Funerals. Obituaries and tributes for families served under the Sliwinski name are still accessible through a dedicated portal. By blending a century-old family tradition of affordable, dignified care with the local roots of the Sliwinski family, this Depew funeral home continues to serve Western New York families with integrity, warmth, and unwavering support during life’s most difficult moments.