Lee's Funeral Home

Lee's Funeral Home, LLC, located at 160 Fisher Avenue in White Plains, New York, has been a cornerstone of compassionate care and dignified service for over a century. Established in 1915 by Theodore Jay Lee, Sr., the funeral home celebrated its 100th anniversary in 2015 and continues to operate as a proud family-owned business now in its third generation. Founded during a time of significant social challenge, Theodore Lee, Sr. began his funeral career before 1915, serving an underserved community in a post-slavery, Jim Crow era. He was one of only two African-American students to graduate from mortuary school in his class, and the only qualified partner to legally own a funeral business. Together with his wife Mattie R. Lee, he expanded the family enterprise into a multifaceted service provider—offering notary, real estate, and bail-bond services alongside funeral care—truly embodying the role of 'undertakers' for their community.

The legacy continued with their son, Theodore Jay Lee, Jr., a White Plains High School graduate who attended NYU, served in the Army, and graduated cum laude from mortuary school. He and his wife JoAnne F. Lee—a registered nurse who also graduated cum laude from mortuary school—became the second generation to lead the business. Their children represent the third generation: Jennifer Lee, a University of Virginia graduate with two bachelor's degrees and a summa cum laude mortuary school graduate, serves as funeral director and manager; while T.J. Lee manages facilities.

Lee's Funeral Home provides a full range of services including traditional burial and cremation, preplanning and prepayment options, grief support resources, and flower delivery. The facility is wheelchair accessible with an accessible parking lot, ensuring comfort for all families. Identified as both women-owned and veteran-owned, the funeral home emphasizes uncompromising quality, integrity, and professionalism. With a 4.5-star rating based on 42 reviews on Google Maps, the firm actively engages with the community through annual events, educational partnerships, and supportive posts on social media. Their motto, 'Serving, Caring, & Educating,' reflects a century-long commitment to guiding families through loss with respect and dignity. For more information, visit their website at leesfuneralhome.com.