Home Funerals

Honor your loved ones with a home funeral

If you want a more personal service, you and your family can hold a funeral in your own home. At Gang Memorial Funeral Home, our staff can help your family plan a home funeral that honors your loved one and allows you to grieve together in the space where you feel most comfortable.

Benefits of a Home Funeral

The tradition of home funerals was once commonplace, with many families caring for their loved ones by honoring them at home. Today, families may choose this type of service for several reasons.

Creates a more intimate atmosphere

Home funerals usually have fewer attendees, allowing your family to mourn together in a close, private space. Additionally, your family may choose to actively participate in the bathing and dressing of your loved one as a final act of care.

Offers more flexibility

A home funeral allows your family to set the schedule and handle all of the details. You can play music at any volume, hold your loved one’s items, and exchange memories in the rooms where they occurred.

Helps you save money

Another advantage of home funerals is that they can help your family save money. Having the funeral at home may mean you don't need to pay extra for a personalized venue, like a church or an event center.

Frequntly asked questions

  • Are home funerals legal?

    Yes, here in New York, a licensed funeral director must be present due to state-mandated procedures, such as the handling of remains.

  • Can you have a home funeral if your loved one didn’t die at home?

    Yes. If your loved one dies away from your home, you may still choose to have a home funeral to honor them. To learn about transportation options, give us a call.

  • Yes. If your loved one dies away from your home, you may still choose to have a home funeral to honor them. To learn about transportation options, give us a call.

    The length of a home funeral depends on your family's needs. Dry ice is used to keep the body cool, so a home funeral can last anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 days.

  • What happens when a home funeral is over?

    Once the home funeral is complete, your loved one will be transferred to your family's chosen funeral home, crematory, or cemetery. We will coordinate the details with your family in advance.

Whether your loved one’s death was expected or sudden, a home funeral is a dignified option for families who want to grieve at home. If you have any questions about home funerals, give us a call.