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Your Trusted Partner for Compassionate Funeral Services
At Dagon Funeral Home, we have served the Hornell community with unwavering dedication since 1883. Founded by James B. Dagon, our legacy spans five generations, rooted in pioneering advancements in embalming and funeral care. We specialize in crafting personalized tributes that honor individual traditions, offering traditional funerals, cremation services, and direct burial options. Our commitment extends beyond ceremonieswe provide pre-planning consultations, inflation-proof financing, and estate settlement assistance to alleviate financial and administrative burdens.With state-of-the-art facilities featuring DVD memorial tributes and handicap accessibility, we blend historical tradition with modern innovation. Our team, including fifth-generation director Laura Dagon Picco, prioritizes compassionate guidance, bereavement counseling, and community education through funeral home tours. For over 140 years, we have remained steadfast in our mission to serve families with dignity, sincerity, and cultural sensitivity during their most challenging moments.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Direct Burial
Pre-Planning Consultations
DVD Memorial Tributes
Estate Settlement Assistance
Bereavement Counseling
Funeral Home Tours
Veterans Services
Cremation Memorialization
Highlights and features
- Five generations of funeral service expertise since 1883
- Personalized DVD memorial tributes with 42-inch display technology
- Government-compliant pre-paid burial accounts and estate settlement assistance
- Historic preservation combined with modern facility accessibility
- 24/7 availability for immediate compassionate support
Services
Traditional Funerals
Our traditional funeral services include professional embalming, viewing arrangements, formal ceremonies, and cemetery burial. We coordinate all elements from casket selection to clergy coordination, ensuring adherence to religious and cultural traditions while providing modern comforts like climate-controlled visitation spaces.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation with flexible memorialization choices, including rental caskets for viewings, personalized urn selection, and scattering ceremonies. Our staff guides families through legal requirements and helps create meaningful tributes using photographs and biographical memorabilia.
Pre-Planning Consultations
Our pre-planning services document your wishes through legally sound arrangements, with optional trust-funded payment plans. We ensure compliance with Medicaid and government assistance programs while preserving family assets through proper documentation.
DVD Memorial Tributes
We create personalized DVD tributes using family photographs and music, displayed on 42-inch TVs during visitations. These digital memorials preserve life stories through chronological presentations that can be shared with distant relatives and preserved for generations.
Estate Settlement Assistance
Our staff navigates benefit claims for Social Security, veterans' programs, and insurance policies. We provide documentation guidance for property transfers and connect families with legal resources for probate processes, ensuring comprehensive post-funeral practical support.
People
James B. Dagon
Founder
Established the funeral home in 1883 as a pioneer in early embalming techniques during post-Civil War era, laying the foundation for five generations of family service.
Laura Dagon Picco
Fifth-Generation Director
Joined the family business in 2011 after 13 years as an educator, bringing modern perspectives to traditional funeral services while maintaining historic values of compassionate care.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional full-service funerals, cremation services, direct burials, and customized memorialization options to honor individual preferences.
Can I pre-plan my funeral arrangements?
Yes, we specialize in pre-planning consultations and secure inflation-proof financing through government-compliant trust accounts.
Do you offer cremation with memorial services?
Yes, we offer cremation followed by memorial services with options for personalized DVD tributes and keepsake urns.
What estate settlement assistance do you provide?
Our staff assists with Social Security, life insurance, veterans benefits, and real estate matters to ease post-funeral administrative tasks.
Are your facilities accessible for disabled visitors?
Our 1989-modernized facility includes full handicap accessibility while maintaining historic architectural elements.
