Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in Troy, NY
Bryce Funeral Home has served the Capital District of New York for over a century with unwavering dedication to compassionate care and professional excellence. Founded in 1917 by Lowell H. Bryce, our family-owned business has remained committed to its founding principle: 'How we do our work matters.' As a fourth-generation funeral service provider, we combine deep-rooted tradition with modern innovations to offer earth burial, cremation, and memorial services tailored to individual needs. Our team of licensed professionals brings decades of collective experience in creating meaningful tributes that honor lives while supporting grieving families.We maintain two locations in Troy and West Sand Lake, serving diverse faiths and communities with personalized pre-need planning options. Recognized for our community involvement and ethical standards, we provide 24/7 emergency services and ongoing grief support resources. Our facilities feature historic architecture and modern amenities designed to create comforting environments for remembrance. With a legacy of innovation in funeral service delivery, we continue to adapt to evolving needs while maintaining the highest standards of care.
Services
Earth Burial
Cremation Services
Pre-Need Planning
Veterans Burials
Grief Counseling
Details
- Year established: 1917
Highlights and features
- Fourth-generation family-owned business since 1917
- 24/7 emergency support available
- Personalized pre-need planning options
- Veterans service specialists
- Community-focused approach with local knowledge
What people say
Personalized attention
24/7 availability
Stress-free planning
Veterans expertise
Grief support resources
Services
Earth Burial Services
We offer comprehensive earth burial services with personalized options for visitation, funeral ceremonies, and committal services. Our experienced staff guides families through casket selection, cemetery arrangements, and memorial tributes. Services include coordination of processions, clergy liaison, and personalized tribute elements like photo displays and music selections.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide flexible memorialization choices including traditional cremation with urn burial, scattering ceremonies, or keepsake memorials. We offer cremation vault personalization options and assist with planning memorial services at various locations. Our staff explains all final disposition choices while respecting family preferences and budget considerations.
Pre-Need Planning
We help individuals plan their final arrangements in advance with customizable options that guarantee future service details. Our pre-planning consultations cover all service elements while providing cost certainty. We honor pre-need plans from other funeral homes and offer price-guaranteed arrangements to ensure families' future needs.
Veterans Services
Specialized services for veterans include military funeral honors, flag presentation, and headstone procurement. We coordinate with VA benefits offices and maintain expertise in eligibility requirements for military funeral benefits. Our staff ensures proper military protocol during ceremonies at our facilities or national cemeteries.
Grief Support
Our ongoing grief support includes daily email messages for one year following loss, personalized counseling referrals, and community resource connections. We provide guidance through the grieving process with compassionate professionals who understand the emotional journey families experience after losing loved ones.
People
L. Craig Bryce
Licensed Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral director with 45+ years experience, graduated from Hudson Valley Community College Mortuary Science program in 1975. Active in local organizations including Northeast Health and Sand Lake Education Foundation. Specializes in personalized service and community engagement.
David Merrick Cluett
Licensed Funeral Director
Fourth-generation funeral professional and third-generation DeGraaf-Bryce director, licensed since 2007. Graduate of Albany Reformed Church leadership programs. Focuses on outdoor memorialization options and modern tribute technologies while maintaining traditional values.
Questions
What funeral service options do you offer?
We provide earth burial, cremation, and memorial services with customizable visitation options. Our services include traditional funerals, graveside ceremonies, and personalized memorial events.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-need planning with guaranteed pricing options. Our staff helps document your preferences for future reference while providing cost certainty.
Do you handle veterans funeral benefits?
Yes, we specialize in military honors ceremonies and assist with VA benefit applications for eligible veterans, including headstone procurement and flag presentation.
What support exists after the funeral?
We provide one year of daily grief support emails and connect families with local counseling resources to help navigate the bereavement process.
Are cremation services available?
Yes, we offer full-service cremation options with various memorialization choices including urn vaults, scattering ceremonies, and keepsake memorials.
