Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc.

Keyser Funeral & Cremation Service, Inc., now operating as Keyser Carr Simpson Hammerl Funeral & Cremation Service, has been a pillar of the Ulster County community since 1889. Proudly family-owned and operated, the funeral home draws upon five generations of experience to provide compassionate, personalized care to families in Kingston, Port Ewen, and surrounding areas including Woodstock, Rosendale, and Saugerties. The business recently announced a merger between Keyser & Carr Funeral and Cremation Services and Simpson Hammerl Funeral Home, combining their legacies into one unified company dedicated to serving families with the same dedication and compassion. The former Simpson Hammerl facility on Albany Avenue has closed, with all services now consolidated at the 326 Albany Avenue location in Kingston and the 216 Broadway location in Port Ewen, New York.

Keyser Carr Simpson Hammerl offers a comprehensive range of funeral, burial, and cremation options designed to honor each loved one in a meaningful way. Services include traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial services, celebration of life ceremonies, and specialized veterans services for those who bravely served the country. The professional funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year to guide families through every aspect of funeral planning and bereavement care. They emphasize listening to families to create personalized life celebrations that reflect the unique personality and wishes of the deceased. The facilities are wheelchair accessible with on-site parking, and the funeral home offers prepayment plans to help families plan ahead financially.

Online resources include current obituaries, a biographical information form, and the ability to make payments. Families unable to attend services in person can use interactive online tributes to leave condolences, share memories, post photos, and light virtual candles. The funeral home maintains an active blog with informative articles on topics such as preplanning, the cremation process, and what is required from next of kin for burial or cremation. Testimonials from families highlight the compassionate and professional service provided by Eric Keyser, funeral director and owner, along with Luke Keyser. The business also offers grief support resources and a newsletter to keep the community informed. Keyser Carr Simpson Hammerl Funeral & Cremation Service remains committed to providing outstanding service and honoring the trust placed in them by the families they serve.