Suburban Funeral Service

Suburban Funeral Service, located at 23 Lockwood Avenue in Yonkers, New York, has been a pillar of compassionate and professional end-of-life care for over 50 years. This family-oriented funeral home is dedicated to providing affordable, dignified services while treating every family with the utmost respect and empathy. Serving communities throughout the Bronx, Westchester, Putnam, Dutchess, Orange, and Ulster counties, as well as other regions across New York State, Suburban Funeral Service is committed to easing the burden on grieving families by handling all arrangements with care and efficiency.

As a full-service provider, Suburban Funeral Service offers a wide range of options to meet diverse needs and traditions. Their cornerstone service is a simple, basic direct cremation, available at a low cost of $1,295.00 (plus the crematory fee). This includes local transfer from the place of death, securing all necessary authorizations, filing the death certificate, ordering certified copies, notifying the Social Security Administration, providing an alternative cremation container, and returning the ashes in a temporary container. Families can also opt for more personalized cremation services, such as cremation with a viewing, a chapel service, a memorial service, or a burial of ashes. For those choosing burial, Suburban offers affordable graveside services starting at $4,995.00, which can be tailored to any religious denomination. The funeral home also specializes in Jewish funeral services, ensuring adherence to Jewish law including tahara and shemira performed by a Chevra Kadisha, and offers a selection of all-wood caskets.

Suburban Funeral Service goes beyond traditional offerings by providing domestic and international transfer of remains, ensuring that loved ones can be laid to rest anywhere in the world. The dedicated staff, led by Patrick Guido, is consistently praised in numerous online reviews for their professionalism, compassion, and clear communication during difficult times. Families frequently highlight Patrick's attentiveness, patience, and ability to guide them through the entire process seamlessly. The funeral home also embraces modern convenience, allowing arrangements to be completed online with electronic signatures.

The facility is designed to be accessible and inclusive, featuring a wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible parking lot, free parking options, and a gender-neutral restroom. The business proudly identifies as Asian-owned, Black-owned, disabled-owned, Indigenous-owned, Latino-owned, LGBTQ+ owned, veteran-owned, and women-owned, reflecting a deep commitment to diversity and community. With language assistance available and a focus on onsite services, Suburban Funeral Service stands out as a trusted, empathetic partner for families navigating the challenging journey of saying goodbye.