Hess Miller Funeral Home

Hess-Miller Funeral Home, located at 6419 Metropolitan Avenue in Middle Village, Queens, is a cherished institution with a history spanning over a century. The iconic white house on 65th Street and Metropolitan Avenue was originally built in 1902 as the summer cottage of Queens Borough President Martin Major. In 1920, John S. Miller transformed it into one of the first funeral homes with dedicated viewing chapels. The partnership with Arthur E. Hess in the late 1940s gave the business its enduring name. Since 1982, the Martino family—first Anthony J. Martino and now his son David L. Martino—has upheld the home’s legacy of integrity, quality, and compassionate service while adding their own experience and dedication to the community.

Today, Hess-Miller Funeral Home offers a comprehensive range of services tailored to honor each life uniquely. Families can choose from traditional burial services, cremation options, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. The facility features an onsite chapel for visitations and services, and the staff works closely with families to coordinate all logistics, including paperwork, cemetery arrangements, clergy, and other vendors. The funeral home also provides personalized touches such as tribute videos, customized printing, and pre-planning and prearrangement services, allowing individuals to document their wishes and lock in current pricing to ease future burdens on loved ones.

Accessibility is a priority: the building is wheelchair accessible with ramps and restroom facilities, and a private wheelchair is available on request. The funeral home also offers financial assistance to help families manage costs during a difficult time. For those attending services, dedicated parking for immediate family is available on 65th Street, and detailed directions from Long Island, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan, the Bronx, and via public transportation are provided.

Hess-Miller Funeral Home proudly serves Middle Village and the greater Queens County area, understanding the local traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries that matter most to families. Whether responding to an unexpected loss or planning ahead, the Martino family and their team are committed to providing the highest standard of care with professionalism and empathy. Recent obituaries and service announcements are regularly posted, reflecting the home’s ongoing role in supporting the community through times of remembrance and farewell.