Walrath & Stewart - Gloversville

Betz, Rossi Bellinger & Stewart Family Funeral Home, also historically known as Walrath & Stewart, has served the Gloversville, New York community for over a century. Located at 51 Fremont Street in the downtown historic district, this family-operated funeral home traces its roots to 1911, when Willard B. Walrath established an undertaking firm in Gloversville—recognized as one of Fulton County's longest continuously operating end-of-life care facilities. By 1931, operations had consolidated at the current Fremont Street address through a partnership with Harry J. Bushouer. John Stewart joined the firm in 1978, acquired it outright in 1992, and co-founded the BRBS brand in 2004, uniting the Gloversville location with other family funeral homes in Amsterdam, Fultonville, and Canajoharie.

Today, the funeral home is part of the Betz, Rossi Bellinger & Stewart family, commonly known as BRBS. It offers a comprehensive range of services including traditional burial services, cremation services, funeral and memorial ceremonies, pre-need planning, and veteran funeral services with military honors. The facility features multiple chapels, audio-visual equipment, large capacity and private gathering spaces, and is pet-friendly. Families can also arrange identification viewings, private viewings, livestreaming of services, video production, memorial stationery, aftercare and grief support, and home delivery of ashes. The funeral home provides multicultural and multilingual options, including Spanish-language services on-site. Additionally, it offers unique keepsakes such as cremation remembrance jewelry and parting stones made from cremated remains.

Accessibility is a priority, with a wheelchair-accessible entrance, parking lot, restroom, and seating. Parking is available free of charge on-site and on nearby streets. The funeral home is also noted as LGBTQ+ friendly, reflecting its commitment to serving all families with dignity and respect. With a 4.9-star rating from 78 reviews, clients consistently praise the staff's compassion, professionalism, and continued support long after services conclude. The location does not operate an on-site cemetery or crematory but coordinates with local providers. Open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM with 24/7 answering service, the funeral home stands ready to assist families during their most difficult moments, upholding a legacy of trusted care that began more than a hundred years ago.