Walter J. Kent Funeral Home

Walter J. Kent Funeral Home has been a trusted provider of compassionate end-of-life services in Elmira, New York since its founding in 2003. Located at 858 Lake Street at the corner of Washington Avenue, this locally owned and family-operated funeral home fulfills founder Walter J. Kent's lifelong dream of serving his community under his own roof. In March 2014, the business transitioned into a father-and-son operation, continuing its commitment to personalized care across generations. The funeral home proudly serves families throughout Chemung County and extends its reach to neighboring communities including Horseheads, Corning, Waverly, Athens, Sayre, and Mansfield. Its facility is designed to accommodate personalized family gatherings and memorial ceremonies, offering a welcoming environment for visitation, services, and receptions. The property features wheelchair accessible entrances and parking, ensuring convenience and dignity for all guests. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home provides a comprehensive range of service options tailored to reflect the unique life of each individual. Families can choose from traditional funeral services, cremation options, memorial ceremonies, graveside services, and veteran services. Every arrangement is customized to honor the deceased's wishes and family traditions, whether that involves a religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. The staff works closely with families to manage logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors. Pre-planning services are also available, allowing individuals to document their preferences, lock in current pricing for certain services, and relieve loved ones of difficult decisions during a time of grief. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often on the same day. As a second-generation family profession, Walter J. Kent Funeral Home maintains strong ties to the local faith communities and cemeteries important to the families it serves. It holds a rating of 4.4 out of 5 based on 13 reviews on Google Maps, with reviewers highlighting the kindness, respect, and knowledge of the Kent family. The funeral home also offers online obituary notifications, sympathy flower delivery options, and resources for grief support. The facility at 858 Lake Street in Elmira, NY 14901 is easily accessible, and the staff is available by phone at (607) 734-5368 to discuss service times, availability, or pre-planning options. Walter J. Kent Funeral Home remains dedicated to providing professional, personalized service with care, respect, and attention to every detail.