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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Whitney Point, NY
Sunset Memorial Services is a family-owned funeral home dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life services. Our team of experienced professionals is committed to guiding families through the funeral planning process with dignity and respect. With a fully renovated, handicap-accessible facility and 24/7 availability, we offer tailored services to meet individual needs, including traditional funerals, cremation, and pre-arrangements.Our owner, Jim Shara, brings over 30 years of funeral directing experience in Broome, Cortland, Chenango, and Tioga Counties, ensuring expert care and local knowledge. We prioritize transparency, timely communication, and honoring each family's unique wishes. Our commitment to excellence extends beyond the service itself, offering year-long grief support to help families navigate their healing journey.
Services
Funeral Service
Memorial Service
Burial
Cremation
Pre-Arrangements
Veterans Services
Highlights and features
- 30 years of local funeral directing experience in Broome, Cortland, Chenango, and Tioga Counties
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance and support
- Personalized services tailored to individual family wishes
- Honest service with transparent communication and timely follow-up
- Fully renovated, handicap-accessible facility seating up to 100 guests
What people say
Great to work with
Very knowledgeable
Easier during hard time
Timely follow-up
Reasonable prices
Services
Funeral Service
A traditional funeral service provides a structured ceremony for family and friends to honor a loved one. Options include burial or cremation with customizable elements like visitations, viewings, and religious or cultural traditions. Our team coordinates all aspects, from casket selection to clergy arrangements, ensuring a meaningful tribute that respects the deceased's life and family preferences.
Memorial Service
Memorial services celebrate a loved one's life without the body present, offering flexibility in timing and location. Services can be held at our funeral home, a gravesite, or private residence, with options for urn display or scattering ceremonies. We help create personalized tributes through music, readings, and multimedia presentations that reflect the individual's personality and legacy.
Burial
Our burial services include full coordination of casketed remains, from cemetery arrangements to graveside ceremonies. Options range from immediate burials to elaborate services with visitations and processions. We assist with selecting burial vaults, coordinating cemetery staff, and creating personalized elements like floral tributes and military honors for eligible veterans.
Cremation
Cremation services offer flexibility in memorialization, with options for traditional funerals followed by cremation or direct cremation. We provide urn selection, scattering ceremony planning, and assistance with cemetery interment in columbariums or traditional plots. Our team ensures compliance with state regulations while creating meaningful tributes that honor individual wishes.
Pre-Arrangements
Pre-arrangement services allow individuals to document their funeral preferences and lock in costs through advance payment. We guide clients through all decisions, from service type to casket selection, with the option to complete arrangements remotely. This process alleviates family burdens and ensures personal wishes are honored while protecting against future price increases.
People
Jim Shara
Owner/Manager
With 30 years of funeral directing experience across four counties, Jim Shara leads Sunset Memorial Services with a commitment to compassionate care and local community service. He ensures personalized attention to every family's needs.
Questions
What types of services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals, memorial services, burials, cremations, and pre-arrangements tailored to individual preferences.
Are you available after hours?
Yes, our team is available 24/7 for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements.
Can I personalize a service?
Absolutely. We customize every aspect of services to reflect the deceased's personality and family traditions.
Do you assist with veterans' benefits?
Yes, we help coordinate military honors, burial flags, and VA headstone applications for eligible veterans.
What is pre-arrangement?
Pre-arrangement lets you plan and pay for your funeral in advance, ensuring your wishes are honored and reducing family stress.
