Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Emergency
services
Your Trusted Partner for Funeral Services in East Rochester, NY
Since 1955, Harloff Funeral Home has served families in East Rochester and surrounding areas with unwavering dignity and care. Established by Mark D. Harloff, Jr., our family-owned business transitioned to the Jennings family in 2015, who continue our legacy of personalized service. Our team of licensed funeral directors, including Jeffrey A. Jennings, Robin M. Jennings, and Timothy J. Meister, brings decades of combined experience to every arrangement. We specialize in traditional funerals, cremation services, and pre-planning, ensuring each family receives tailored support during their most difficult moments. Our accessible facilities feature spacious visitation rooms designed to accommodate up to 200 guests, reflecting our commitment to creating meaningful tributes.As active members of the Rochester-Genesee Valley Funeral Directors Association and the National Funeral Directors Association, we uphold the highest professional standards. Our 24/7 availability ensures families receive immediate assistance, whether arranging a simple cremation or a complex memorial service. We pride ourselves on coordinating every detailfrom clergy arrangements to floral tributeswhile guiding families through legal requirements and grief support resources. Our dedication to compassionate service extends to all faiths, with a focus on honoring individual wishes and cultural traditions. For over 65 years, we have been a trusted partner in navigating end-of-life planning with sensitivity and expertise.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Grief Counseling
Obituaries
Memorial Services
Burial Arrangements
Shipping Remains
Death Certificates
Funeral Coordination
Details
- Year established: 1955
Highlights and features
- Family-owned with 65+ years of community service experience
- 24/7 availability for immediate, compassionate support
- Personalized pre-planning options to honor individual wishes
- Comprehensive coordination of all service details and logistics
- Licensed directors with specialized expertise in end-of-life planning
Services
Funeral Services
We offer comprehensive funeral services including visitation, religious ceremonies, and burial arrangements tailored to individual preferences. Our team coordinates all aspects from clergy engagement to cemetery logistics, ensuring dignified tributes that honor cultural traditions. With spacious facilities accommodating up to 200 guests, we create personalized memorials that celebrate each life's unique legacy.
Cremation Services
Our cremation services provide flexible memorialization choices while maintaining the same level of care as traditional funerals. We assist with urn selection, scattering ceremonies, and permanent memorial placement in columbariums. Our directors guide families through religious considerations and environmental preferences, offering eco-friendly options while ensuring compliance with legal requirements for cremated remains.
Pre-Planning
We specialize in pre-planning services that alleviate future burdens for loved ones while honoring personal wishes. Our directors help document service preferences, casket selections, and financial arrangements through legally binding documentation. This includes Medicaid pre-planning and trust-funded arrangements, ensuring peace of mind through comprehensive end-of-life planning.
Grief Counseling
Our grief resources include counseling services and educational materials developed by certified professionals. We provide access to Dr. Bill Webster's nationally recognized grief education programs, offering both individual support and community-based healing initiatives. Our approach combines personal experience with clinical expertise to guide families through the mourning process.
Memorial Services
We create customized memorial services that celebrate lives through personalized elements like music selections, video tributes, and floral arrangements. Our directors coordinate venue logistics, officiant engagement, and guest accommodations, ensuring meaningful tributes that reflect individual personalities. These services can be held independently or in conjunction with traditional funeral arrangements.
People
Jeffrey A. Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director
With over 30 years in funeral service, Jeff is a Certified Funeral Service Practitioner and former NYSFDA President. He graduated from SUNY Canton in 1986 and has led Harloff Funeral Home since 2015, combining professional expertise with community service as Fairport Fire Department President.
Robin M. Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director
Robin brings educational leadership experience to funeral service, holding a Master's in Education. Certified in 2019, she contributes to NYSFDA education initiatives while managing family business operations with her husband Jeff, ensuring compassionate service delivery.
Timothy J. Meister
Licensed Funeral Director
A 30+ year veteran in funeral services, Tim graduated from Simmons School of Mortuary Science in 1991. His extensive experience includes managing multiple funeral homes and serving as a volunteer firefighter, combining military discipline with compassionate care.
Colleen M. Jennings
Licensed Funeral Director
The newest director, Colleen graduated from American Academy McAllister Institute. Following family tradition, she combines modern education with generational experience to provide contemporary funeral solutions while maintaining established standards of care.
Questions
What types of funeral services do you offer?
We provide traditional religious services, military honors, cremation options, and non-traditional life celebrations with customizable elements.
Can I personalize a funeral service?
Absolutely. We help create personalized tributes with music selections, video memorials, and unique service elements reflecting individual preferences.
Do you offer pre-planning services?
Yes, we specialize in pre-planning with flexible options for documenting wishes and financial arrangements through trust-funded agreements.
Are you available for emergencies?
Our directors are available 24/7 for immediate assistance with death arrangements and transportation logistics.
How do you handle out-of-state arrangements?
We coordinate transportation of remains internationally and provide full service regardless of location.
What grief resources are available?
We offer counseling services and educational materials developed by certified grief specialist Dr. Bill Webster through our Grief Journey portal.
