Business Details
50+ Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Funeral Services in Penfield, NY
Jennings Nulton & Mattle has provided dignified, quality funeral services to families in the greater Rochester area for over 60 years. Established in 1962 by Malcolm and Joanne Nulton, our family-owned business continues under the leadership of Jeffrey A. Jennings, Robin M. Jennings, Timothy J. Meister, and Colleen Jennings, all licensed funeral directors with combined decades of experience. Our compassionate team guides families through every decision, offering personalized funeral, cremation, and memorial services that honor individual wishes.We recently completed a full renovation to ensure our facility provides a comfortable, welcoming space for families during their time of need. With a legacy dating back to 1890 through the Mattle family tradition, we combine historical expertise with modern amenities to serve our community with professionalism and care.
Services
Funeral Planning
Cremation Services
Burial Services
Pre-Planning
Grief Resources
Details
- Year established: 1962
Highlights and features
- Family-owned since 1962 with four licensed funeral directors on staff
- Personalized services tailored to individual cultural and religious traditions
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance during emergencies
- Combines century-old legacy with modern facility amenities
- Offers comprehensive grief resources and pre-planning options
What people say
Compassionate staff
Professional service
Beautiful facility
24/7 availability
Personalized attention
Services
Traditional Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive traditional funeral services including visitation, religious or military ceremonies, and burial arrangements. Our experienced directors help families select caskets, coordinate pallbearers, and create meaningful tributes. Services can be customized to reflect personal beliefs and cultural traditions while providing necessary logistical support.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services include full memorial ceremonies, direct cremation, and eco-friendly alternatives. We provide guidance on urn selection, scattering options, and memorialization choices. Staff explains religious considerations and helps families create personalized tributes while handling all necessary documentation and permits.
Pre-Planning Services
We assist individuals in pre-arranging their funeral services to relieve family burdens and ensure personal wishes are honored. Services include documentation of preferences, cost estimation, and pre-payment options. Our directors provide detailed guidance on all available choices while maintaining sensitive, confidential consultations.
Grief Support Resources
Our grief support includes educational materials, counseling resources, and community referrals. We provide access to Dr. Bill Webster's comprehensive grief library and help families navigate emotional challenges. Services extend to children's grief support and workplace bereavement guidance.
Burial Services
We coordinate all aspects of burial services including cemetery selection, monument arrangements, and religious ceremony coordination. Our expertise covers traditional earth burial, mausoleum entombment, and natural cemetery options. Staff explains legal requirements, helps design personalized memorials, and ensures compliance with cemetery regulations.
People
Jeffrey A. Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director, President
Licensed funeral director since 1987 with over 30 years of service in Rochester. Serves on multiple funeral director association boards and committees. Combines operational leadership with hands-on family support experience.
Robin M. Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director with educational background in mathematics and elementary education. Brings organizational expertise and compassionate approach to family services. Active in state funeral director education initiatives.
Colleen M. Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director
Newly licensed funeral director continuing family tradition. Completed training at American Academy McAllister Institute. Provides fresh perspective while maintaining established standards of care.
Timothy J. Meister
Licensed Funeral Director
30+ years experience serving Rochester families. Former military veteran with extensive community involvement through fire departments and law enforcement motorcycle club. Combines professionalism with local knowledge.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We offer traditional religious/military services, non-traditional life celebrations, cremation services, and direct burials. Our directors help create personalized ceremonies that honor individual preferences and cultural traditions.
Can I personalize a funeral service?
Absolutely. We encourage families to create meaningful tributes through customized music selections, personal readings, unique memorials, and location choices that reflect the deceased's personality and life achievements.
Do you provide 24/7 assistance?
Yes, our funeral directors are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to assist with immediate needs, answer questions, or coordinate services at any time of day or night.
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer comprehensive pre-planning including documentation of wishes, casket/urn selection, service type preferences, and pre-payment options to ensure your plans are honored while relieving family decision-making burdens.
How can grief support be accessed?
Our grief resources include educational materials by Dr. Bill Webster, local support referrals, online articles about specific loss situations, and guidance on navigating the grieving process after different types of bereavement.
What is included in your cremation services?
Our cremation services include memorial ceremony options, urn selection assistance, scattering guidance, and documentation support. We explain religious considerations and help create personalized tributes while handling all necessary permits.
