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Your Trusted Funeral Service Provider in Monticello, NY
Joseph N Garlick Funeral Home has served the Tri-County Jewish Community for over 75 years, offering compassionate and professional guidance during times of loss. Our team specializes in navigating Jewish burial customs, including securing rabbinical services, cemetery arrangements, and veterans benefits. We provide dignified support for families regardless of synagogue affiliation, with expertise in both traditional and contemporary funeral planning.Under Rabbinical supervision, we ensure cultural traditions are honored while maintaining modern service standards. Our staff handles local and out-of-town arrangements with equal care, prioritizing transparency and sensitivity in all interactions.
Services
Funeral Planning
Burial Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Arrangement
Veteran Services
Obituary Assistance
Cemetery Arrangements
Rabbinical Coordination
Grief Support
Interfaith Services
Highlights and features
- We offer 75+ years of experience serving Jewish funeral needs with cultural expertise
- Our team includes licensed directors trained in both traditional and contemporary practices
- We provide 24/7 emergency services for immediate assistance
- We specialize in out-of-town death arrangements with dignified repatriation
- Our staff maintains Rabbinical supervision for authentic tradition adherence
What people say
Caring, thoughtful, compassionate
Professional and heartfelt
Quick to respond
Made difficult process easier
Service and compassion unchanged
Services
Funeral Planning
We provide comprehensive funeral planning assistance, helping families create meaningful tributes that honor their loved ones. Our directors guide clients through service options, venue selection, and documentation requirements while respecting cultural and religious traditions. Our expertise ensures seamless coordination of all logistical elements.
Burial Services
Our burial services include cemetery plot selection, casket choices, and religious ceremony coordination. We handle all aspects from embalming to grave opening/closing, while explaining monument options and perpetual care considerations. Our team ensures compliance with Jewish burial customs and cemetery regulations.
Cremation Services
We offer cremation services with flexible memorialization choices, including columbarium placement, scattering ceremonies, or keepsake urns. Our staff explains legal requirements, container options, and creative remembrance alternatives while maintaining cultural sensitivity throughout the process.
Pre-Arrangement
Our pre-arrangement services allow individuals to document their final wishes in advance. We provide guidance on service customization, cost options, and legal documentation to alleviate future family decision-making burdens while ensuring personal preferences are honored.
Veteran Services
We specialize in securing veterans benefits, including flag presentation, military honors, and VA burial allowances. Our team coordinates with the Department of Veterans Affairs to ensure eligible individuals receive proper recognition and financial assistance.
People
Tyler Z. Murtie
President/Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with 15+ years experience in Jewish funeral traditions. Holds degree in Mortuary Science and Emergency Management. Operates three funeral homes while serving as Medicolegal Death Investigator.
Gary J. Lasher
Licensed Funeral Director
Experienced director with decades of service in Sullivan County. Specializes in traditional Jewish funeral practices and community outreach programs.
Alan S. Kesten
Licensed Funeral Director
Dedicated funeral service professional with expertise in pre-arrangement counseling and grief support services for local families.
Peggy S. Johnson
Licensed Funeral Director / CFC
Certified Funeral Celebrant with specialization in personalized service creation and obituary writing for diverse family needs.
Geri A. Struble
Licensed Funeral Director
Community-focused director with experience in both traditional and contemporary funeral arrangements for Jewish and interfaith families.
Questions
What Jewish funeral traditions do you specialize in?
We specialize in all aspects of traditional Jewish funerals including tahara (ritual washing), wooden casket requirements, and shomer (guardian) arrangements.
Can you help with out-of-town death arrangements?
Yes, we handle all logistics for repatriating remains with dignity, coordinating with local providers where the death occurs.
Do you offer cremation options for Jewish families?
While traditional Judaism discourages cremation, we provide guidance for families choosing this option while maintaining respectful memorialization.
How do you assist with veterans benefits?
We process all necessary paperwork to secure military honors, flag presentation, and VA burial allowances for eligible veterans.
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customizable pre-arrangement packages with flexible payment options to document your wishes and reduce future family burdens.
Can you accommodate interfaith services?
Yes, we respectfully coordinate interfaith ceremonies that honor both Jewish traditions and the preferences of non-Jewish family members.
