Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Lewiston, NY
Since 1921, Hardison Funeral Homes has been a pillar of compassionate care in Niagara County, blending tradition with personalized service to honor lives lost. Our multigenerational team combines decades of experience with a deep understanding of community needs, offering tailored funeral and cremation services that emphasize healing and remembrance. We specialize in creating meaningful tributes, from traditional ceremonies to modern memorials, while maintaining unwavering professionalism and empathy.Our commitment extends to veteran honors, grief support programs, and pre-planning solutions, ensuring families receive comprehensive guidance during difficult times. Backed by a legacy of trust and community involvement, we prioritize integrity in every arrangement, aiming to transform the funeral process into a healing experience that celebrates individual lives.
Services
Traditional Services
Cremation Services
Veteran Services
Personalization Options
Pre-Planning
Details
- Year established: 1921
Highlights and features
- Four generations of funeral service expertise since 1921
- Personalized tributes including tribute videos and customized ceremonies
- Specialized veteran service benefits coordination
- 24/7 grief support resources for families
- Locally-owned with deep community ties in Niagara County
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized memorials
Professional staff
Veteran honors
24/7 availability
Services
Traditional Services
Our traditional funeral services provide structured ceremonies with visitation, funeral rites, and graveside options. Families receive guidance on venue selection, clergy coordination, and personalized elements like tribute music or memorial displays. We prioritize creating meaningful rituals that reflect the deceased's life while offering emotional support to attendees.
Cremation Services
We offer comprehensive cremation services including full memorial ceremonies, private cremations, and permanent placement solutions. Our in-house crematory ensures the highest standards of care, while our directors help plan personalized services with keepsakes, urn selections, and live-streaming capabilities for remote attendees.
Veteran Services
Specialized assistance with VA benefits applications, military honors ceremonies, and flag presentation protocols. Our team coordinates with local veterans' organizations to ensure qualifying individuals receive appropriate tributes, including rifle salutes, TAPS performances, and personalized service documentation.
Personalization
We create unique tributes through photo displays, tribute videos, customized urns, and themed memorials. Our directors collaborate with families to incorporate personal elements like favorite music, hobby-related decorations, and interactive remembrance activities that celebrate individual personalities.
Pre-Planning
Comprehensive pre-planning services allow individuals to document final wishes while reducing future family decision-making burdens. We offer legally binding arrangements that guarantee specified services at current prices, with flexible payment options and annual review opportunities.
People
Scott T. Vendetta
General Manager / Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 2015 with Hudson Valley Community College education. Active in Erie Niagara Funeral Directors Association and local volleyball coaching, combining professional expertise with community engagement.
Jeffrey A. Palmer
Funeral Director
Graduate of Starpoint Central School and Hudson Valley Community College's mortuary science program. 2015-licensed director with deep local roots, offering personalized service rooted in community connections.
Evan B. Hardison
Funeral Assistant
Fourth-generation funeral director upholding the Hardison legacy. Combines family tradition with modern practices, maintaining the firm's commitment to compassionate care and community service.
James Ewell
Funeral Director
Veteran funeral director since 1976 with 24 years' experience in New York's Capital District. Returns part-time to share expertise, offering decades of knowledge in embalming and ceremonial practices.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, cremation services, memorial services, committal ceremonies, and celebration-of-life events, all customizable to family preferences.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, our pre-planning services allow you to document and secure your wishes in advance, including payment options to ensure your plans remain honored.
Do you assist with veteran benefits?
We specialize in veteran service benefits coordination, including VA form submissions, military honors, and eligibility guidance for surviving family members.
How can I personalize a service?
We offer tribute videos, customized urns, themed memorials, live-streaming, and personalized keepsakes to create meaningful tributes reflecting individual lives.
What information should I bring to arrangements?
Bring advance directives, military discharge papers, cemetery details, photo IDs, death certificates, and personal effects to help create a comprehensive tribute.
