Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
Estey Munroe & Fahey Funeral Home has been a family-owned and operated institution since 1934, serving communities in Tioga, Broome, Tompkins, and Bradford Counties. With locations in Historic Downtown Owego and Candor, we provide comprehensive funeral and cremation services tailored to meet families' needs. Our commitment to quality service, accessible facilities, and affordable merchandise reflects our deep understanding of local traditions and modern preferences. We specialize in pre-planning options, grief support resources, and personalized memorialization solutions. Our team of licensed funeral directors and dedicated staff ensures compassionate guidance through every step of the process. With over 90 years of continuous service, we maintain the legacy of respect and professionalism established by our founders while adapting to contemporary needs.Our facilities include a beautifully renovated chapel and ample parking, ensuring comfort and convenience for all visitors. We honor military service members through specialized veterans' services and maintain partnerships with local florists and accommodations for seamless arrangements. Available 24/7, we provide immediate assistance during times of need while offering online resources for pre-planning and tribute creation. Our expertise spans traditional burials, cremation options, and eco-friendly natural burials, accommodating diverse cultural and religious preferences.
Services
Burial Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Obituaries
Funeral Etiquette Guidance
Veterans Services
Grief Counseling
Online Memorialization
Pre-Arrangement
Legal Documentation Assistance
Details
- Year established: 1934
Highlights and features
- We offer over 90 years of continuous funeral service experience in the region
- Our family-owned operation maintains personal attention to every family's needs
- We provide 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during loss
- Our services accommodate both traditional and modern memorialization preferences
- We maintain partnerships with local vendors for comprehensive arrangement support
What people say
Compassionate staff
24/7 availability
Personalized attention
Well-maintained facilities
Professional service
Services
Burial Services
We offer comprehensive burial services including visitation, funeral ceremonies, and earth interment options. Our staff coordinates cemetery arrangements, casket selection, and religious or military honors. Families receive guidance on monument selection and grave maintenance requirements while we handle all necessary permits and documentation.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services range from simple direct cremation to full memorial ceremonies with urn viewings. We provide personalized urn selection, scattering guidance, and columbarium placement options. Our directors explain legal requirements and help families create meaningful post-cremation tributes aligned with their preferences.
Pre-Planning
We assist families with advance funeral planning through our comprehensive pre-arrangement program. Our directors document personal wishes, facilitate financial planning, and maintain secure records for future reference. This service ensures individual preferences are honored while relieving loved ones of decision-making burdens during difficult times.
Grief Counseling
We provide grief resources including counseling referrals, support group information, and educational materials about the mourning process. Our staff offers ongoing assistance to help families navigate emotional challenges following loss. We also maintain partnerships with local mental health professionals for specialized support when needed.
Veterans Services
We specialize in coordinating military funeral benefits including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA memorial markers. Our staff handles documentation for burial allowances and ensures compliance with Department of Veterans Affairs regulations. We maintain deep respect for service members' contributions through dignified, protocol-adherent ceremonies.
People
Shawn Fahey
Owner and Licensed Funeral Director
Shawn Fahey has served as funeral director since purchasing the Owego location in 2000. He expanded services to Candor in 2005 while preserving the business's 1934 founding traditions. Active in local Boy Scouts and community landscaping projects, he brings both professional expertise and personal commitment to family-centered service.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional burials, cremation services, and personalized memorialization options. Our directors help families choose between religious ceremonies, military honors, or non-traditional celebrations of life events.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we offer comprehensive pre-planning services including documented wishes, financial planning, and secure record keeping to ensure your preferences are honored while easing family decision-making.
Are cremation services available?
We offer full cremation options including direct cremation, memorial services with urn viewings, and specialized urn selections. Our staff explains legal requirements and post-cremation tribute possibilities.
Do you assist with veterans' benefits?
Yes, we coordinate military funeral benefits including flag presentation, rifle salutes, and VA memorial markers while handling all required documentation for burial allowances.
What grief support resources exist?
We provide counseling referrals, support group information, and educational materials about mourning processes. Our staff offers ongoing assistance and partners with local mental health professionals for specialized support.
Are services available after hours?
Our funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with immediate needs. We maintain on-call staff to provide prompt assistance during any time of day or night.
