Business Details
40 Years
experience
Emergency
services
Trusted Funeral Services in Peekskill, NY
Established in 1986, Jeremiah Edwards Funeral Home is a family-owned and operated funeral service provider dedicated to offering compassionate, dignified care to bereaved families. We specialize in traditional funerals, cremation services, and personalized memorials tailored to honor individual lives. Our team provides 24/7 support for immediate needs, pre-arrangement planning, and veterans' services, serving Westchester County, upstate New York, and New York City. With decades of experience, we prioritize personal attention, cultural sensitivity, and community trust.Our professionals guide families through every step, from logistical arrangements to emotional support, ensuring meaningful tributes that reflect each individual's legacy. We maintain affiliations with the Greater New York Funeral Directors Association and Empire State Funeral Directors Association, underscoring our commitment to industry excellence. Our grief resources and one-year support program further demonstrate our dedication to long-term family care.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Veterans Honors
Pre-Planning
Grief Support
Memorial Personalization
Immediate Need Assistance
Obituary Services
Cemetery Arrangements
Cremation Memorialization
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1986 with deep community roots
- 24/7 availability for immediate funeral needs
- Specialized veterans' service coordination and benefits assistance
- Personalized memorials with tribute videos and keepsakes
- Serving Westchester County, NYC, and upstate New York
Associations and certifications
- Greater New York Funeral Directors Association
- Empire State Funeral Directors Association
What people say
Compassionate care
Personalized services
Professional support
24/7 availability
Veterans' benefits expertise
Services
Traditional Funerals
We provide comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, chapel or off-site ceremonies, and graveside services. Our team coordinates all elements from clergy arrangements to pallbearer logistics, offering customizable options for religious or secular observances while maintaining affordability and dignity.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include traditional funeral ceremonies followed by cremation, memorial services, and private cremation arrangements. We offer urn selection, columbarium placement, and scattering ceremony planning while maintaining strict compliance with all regulatory requirements for cremation procedures.
Veterans Honors
We specialize in veterans' funeral benefits coordination, including VA burial allowances, flag presentation, and military honors. Our staff assists with documentation for headstones, memorial items, and national cemetery interment while honoring service members' unique contributions through personalized tributes.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning services allow individuals to document preferences for their own funeral arrangements. We offer consultation for memorial details, funding options, and legal documentation to ensure wishes are honored while providing peace of mind for families.
Grief Support
We provide ongoing grief resources including a one-year weekly support program, counseling referrals, and educational materials. Our support extends beyond funeral services through community resources and personalized guidance during the grieving process.
People
Jeremiah Edwards
Funeral Director
With decades of experience in funeral services, Jeremiah Edwards leads our team with a commitment to compassionate care and professional excellence. He specializes in personalized memorial planning and veterans' service coordination.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional funerals with visitation and ceremony options, cremation services with memorial choices, and personalized arrangements for all faiths and cultural traditions.
Do you offer veterans' funeral benefits assistance?
Yes, we help families obtain VA burial benefits, coordinate military honors, and complete necessary documentation for veterans' memorials and cemetery interment.
Can I plan funeral arrangements in advance?
Yes, we offer pre-planning consultations to document your preferences, including service details and funding options, to ensure your wishes are honored.
Are grief support resources available?
We provide a one-year weekly grief support program, counseling referrals, and educational materials to help families navigate the bereavement process.
What areas do you serve?
We serve Peekskill, Westchester County, New York City, and upstate New York locations with transportation and service arrangements as needed.
Do you offer 24/7 emergency services?
Yes, our team is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week for immediate assistance with funeral arrangements and transportation needs.
