Our Funeral Services


Our Funeral Services

Pre-Planning, Cremation & Other Services in the Albany Area

Over the years, we’ve learned something very valuable, yet largely unrecognized by the general public: a funeral, memorial service, or celebration of life offers family and friends the opportunity to say goodbye to a loved one, and sets the stage for the healing process that follows.


It doesn’t have to be an elaborate event. The most important part is in the “coming together” with others to share memories, and receive comfort from one another. It can be a very simple ceremony or one where the personality and lifetime achievements of your loved one are showcased.


Whatever you think would be appropriate; we promise to be with you at every turn to help you plan a service that celebrates your loved one's life in a meaningful way. Our funeral home staff is always standing by to cater to clients throughout Albany, NY; Troy, NY; Clifton Park, NY; and beyond.


Here, you will find information on the services we can provide your family after losing a loved one. If you would prefer to speak to someone directly, please call us at (518) 237-8296. We will be pleased to share commemoration ideas.

How a Funeral Home Can Help You

Whether your loved one made pre-planned arrangements for themselves or not, there are many decisions to be made once they pass away. Working with an experienced funeral home can make the process go much more smoothly, take a load off your mind, and help you manage all the details of the funeral, cremation, and memorial service. Here are some of the ways that our funeral home can help you:


Offer Experienced Advice: If your loved one passed away without making their wishes known, you could have many decisions to make regarding their final arrangements. We have many years of experience helping families throughout the Albany, Clifton Park, and Troy, NY areas make these same decisions, making us ideally suited to offer seasoned advice throughout any step of the process.


Help You Make Decisions: From deciding between cremation or burial to choosing which type of memorial service is appropriate or designating who speaks at the memorial, our funeral home can help you make quick decisions during a difficult time. We can help with larger decisions or assist with smaller details, depending on your needs and circumstances.


Make Arrangements: Some arrangements are best left to a neutral party so your family can focus on grieving. Our funeral home can work with emergency personnel, hospice care, hospitals, or nursing homes to transfer the deceased, prepare them for viewing if applicable, and make arrangements for their final disposition (whether by burial or cremation).


Handle Paperwork: Many legal and administrative processes are set into motion when a loved one passes away; you will need your loved one’s death certificate to handle matters smoothly. Our funeral home can handle applying for the death certificate and ordering certified copies to ensure that everything is in order.


Provide Emotional Support: In addition to practical assistance, our compassionate team offers emotional support to grieving families and friends. We can help you express your grief and determine the best way to honor your departed loved one in the way they would have preferred.


While planning your loved one’s funeral or memorial may be stressful, it can bring peace and closure to a difficult experience. The experienced team at Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home is here to help with anything you need. We understand that this is a difficult time, so we are happy to offer practical and emotional support so you and your family can focus on remembering and celebrating your loved one’s life in a meaningful way.

Why Choose Our Funeral Home For Funeral Services?

At Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home, we understand that losing someone special to you is difficult, no matter the circumstances. That is why we offer you and your loved ones sensitive assistance during this difficult time in your life. We work with you to create a meaningful celebration that will help honor your loved ones and celebrate their life and accomplishments. During the planning process, as well as the service, we keep your best interests in mind. 


We understand that no one wants to think about their final days, but it's important to pre-plan as it will cause your family less stress later in life. The staff at our funeral home will help guide you through the process and help you make funeral arrangements that align with your wishes. Whether you are interested in cremation services , traditional services, or other services, we can help. 

Contact our funeral home today for more information.

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