Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home

Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home, located at 73 West Main Street in Cambridge, New York, is a trusted provider of compassionate and personalized funeral services. With a rich history rooted in community care, the funeral home has served families in Washington County and beyond for decades. The legacy began with Charles A. Ackley, who originally established the business, and later C. Thomas “Beaver” Ross and his wife Elizabeth Nichols-Ross took ownership in 1996, renaming it Ackley & Ross Funeral Home. Beaver, a licensed funeral director since 1976, brought not only his expertise in funeral service but also his skills as a building contractor, crafting custom wooden cremation boxes and coffins for the New Skete Monastery and local families. Elizabeth, who became a licensed funeral director in 1991, added a woman’s touch and a strong commitment to service, earning certification as a Celebrant in 2003 to offer personalized ceremonies for families who prefer a non-clergy officiant.

In 2015, Jim Gariepy, already owner of McClellan-Gariepy Funeral Home in nearby Salem, acquired the business and renamed it Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home. This merger brought together two respected funeral homes under the Gariepy umbrella, ensuring continuity of care and expanded resources. The funeral home is fully accessible, with wheelchair-friendly entrances and parking, and offers on-site parking for visitors. Services include traditional burial, cremation, preplanning, grief support, and floral tributes. The team is available 24/7 to assist families with every detail, from selecting caskets and urns to planning meaningful memorials.

Ackley, Ross & Gariepy is also part of the Gariepy family’s commitment to community outreach, exemplified by The Pinkie Fund, established in memory of a beloved cat who greeted visitors at the funeral home. The fund supports veterinary care for pets whose owners cannot afford it. The funeral home’s website provides obituaries, online condolences, and a year-long grief support program. With a perfect 5-star rating and a reputation for warmth and professionalism, Ackley, Ross & Gariepy Funeral Home remains a pillar of the Cambridge community, honoring every life with dignity and respect.