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Personalized Funeral Services in Delaware County
Mac Arthur Funeral Home has served families in the Delaware County region since 1888, providing compassionate and personalized end-of-life services. Our experienced team guides families through the process of creating meaningful ceremonies that honor the unique lives of their loved ones, offering traditional funerals, cremation services, veterans' memorials, and customized tributes. With locations in Hobart, Delhi, and Stamford, NY, we combine multi-generational expertise with modern service options including online tribute planning and 24/7 support. Our funeral directors bring decades of professional training and community involvement, ensuring each family receives both technical expertise and heartfelt care during their time of need.We maintain active partnerships with local organizations and veterans' associations while offering grief resources that extend beyond the immediate memorial process. Our commitment to service excellence has been recognized through community leadership roles held by our directors, including fire department and emergency service involvements. We work closely with families to navigate legal requirements, Social Security benefits, and veterans' entitlements while respecting individual cultural and personal preferences.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Veterans Memorials
Personalization Options
Preplanning Resources
Highlights and features
- We offer 135+ years combined experience across three New York locations
- Our directors hold state licenses and national certifications
- We provide specialized veterans' memorial services through VA partnerships
- Our online tribute tools allow global participation in memorials
- We maintain 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
Services
Funeral Services
We create personalized funeral services that honor individual lives through customized ceremonies. Options include traditional visitations, religious services, and graveside memorials. Our directors coordinate all elements from venue selection to clergy arrangements while offering grief support resources for families.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include direct cremation and memorial ceremonies before or after cremation. We provide urn selection, scattering guidance, and columbarium arrangements while respecting cultural and religious preferences through flexible service designs.
Veterans Services
We specialize in VA benefit applications, flag presentations, and military funeral honors including rifle details and Taps performances. Our staff assists with headstone requests and cemetery interment coordination for eligible veterans and their families.
Personalization Services
Create meaningful memorials using personalized elements like photo displays, tribute videos, and music selections. We help incorporate hobbies and life achievements into services through artwork, readings, and customized keepsakes.
Preplanning Resources
Our preplanning services allow documenting final wishes through consultation and written directives. We offer checklist resources and flexible arrangements that can be modified, helping families make informed decisions ahead of time.
People
Paul L Decker
Owner - Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1999 with experience managing multiple funeral homes. Holds Masonic leadership roles and serves as Delhi Fire Commissioner while maintaining active community involvement through emergency services.
Arthur Turner
Funeral Director
Graduated from Simmons School of Mortuary Science with over 35 years local service experience. Manages the Hobart location and maintains community ties through Rotary Club membership and family-centered operations.
Leonard A. Govern
Funeral Director
Career transition to funeral service after 35 years in printing industry. Active firefighter and local government official with Walton Town Board experience who obtained funeral director license post-retirement to serve community needs.
Questions
What services do funeral directors perform?
Funeral directors handle body transfer, legal documentation, service coordination, and grief support while managing logistics like obituaries and memorial arrangements.
Why are funerals expensive?
Costs cover facility use, professional services, transportation, casket/vault, and administrative tasks required for proper memorialization and legal compliance.
What funeral service types exist?
We offer traditional funerals, memorial services, committal services, and celebration-of-life events tailored to family preferences.
Can cremation include funeral services?
Yes, cremation services can include visitation, funeral ceremonies, and memorial events before or after the cremation process.
How to preplan cremation services?
We offer preplanning consultations and documentation to record your wishes for cremation services, available for both immediate and future needs.
What documents are needed for arrangements?
Bring death certificates, military discharge papers, advance directives, and personal identification details to help complete necessary legal forms.
