Fredendall Funeral Home

Fredendall Funeral Home Fredendall Funeral Home is a family owned and operated funeral firm. We proudly offer a full range of funeral services and cremation options.

Willet Babcock was a furniture and casket maker by trade, and ended up in Paris, Texas. Before he died, in 1881, he orde...
11/24/2025

Willet Babcock was a furniture and casket maker by trade, and ended up in Paris, Texas. Before he died, in 1881, he ordered himself an impressive memorial from a master-stonecutter, a German immigrant named Gustave Klein, who carved some of the most ornate grave markers at the time.

“Witness of cremation” is where the cremation is viewed by family or close friends.  They may take a moment to say final...
11/21/2025

“Witness of cremation” is where the cremation is viewed by family or close friends. They may take a moment to say final goodbyes before the process begins and can stay together during the process, which takes 3 hours approximately.

Celebrations of life are a time when people come together to celebrate the unique personality and achievements of the de...
11/19/2025

Celebrations of life are a time when people come together to celebrate the unique personality and achievements of the deceased without the more formal funeral service. They are commonly held after the individual's physical remains have been cared for, which allows you to make optimal decisions about how you would like to celebrate.

The famous Woodridge Monuments were constructed by Colonel Henry G. Wooldridge, constructed over the course of seven yea...
11/16/2025

The famous Woodridge Monuments were constructed by Colonel Henry G. Wooldridge, constructed over the course of seven years and commemorates family members and other loved ones Wooldridge lost over the course of his lifetime. The figures include his mother, sisters, and his horse named Fop.

The broken column is a symbol of a life cut short. It serves as a memorial for someone who died young or in the prime of...
11/14/2025

The broken column is a symbol of a life cut short. It serves as a memorial for someone who died young or in the prime of life, before reaching old age.

Yes, we return all remains. You choose if you want them returned in one or multiple urns. Often times families choose to...
11/12/2025

Yes, we return all remains. You choose if you want them returned in one or multiple urns. Often times families choose to split remains and take them to their separate homes.

11/10/2025

How do you preplan?
Reflect: Consider how you want your life to be remembered. You can include special interests to help make your service even more meaningful.

Cremations don't have to be complex. Tell us what you want and we listen, easy as that.
11/08/2025

Cremations don't have to be complex. Tell us what you want and we listen, easy as that.

A proper burial is important for not only the family, but for friends and the community to mourn and begin to accept the...
11/06/2025

A proper burial is important for not only the family, but for friends and the community to mourn and begin to accept their loss.

One of the final steps to crafting a headstone is the shaping and finishing to achieve the precise shape and dimensions ...
11/03/2025

One of the final steps to crafting a headstone is the shaping and finishing to achieve the precise shape and dimensions requested by the client. These finishing touches are often done by hand by experienced artisans.

Memorialization of a lost loved one can be difficult as we age. What helps is remembering the essentials that made them ...
11/01/2025

Memorialization of a lost loved one can be difficult as we age. What helps is remembering the essentials that made them unique, so ask yourself: were they known to be solitary, or social? Share your thoughts below!

Limestone and sandstone stand out for their porosity, which gives them non-slip properties. Furthermore, their chromatic...
10/30/2025

Limestone and sandstone stand out for their porosity, which gives them non-slip properties. Furthermore, their chromatic variety allows them to adapt to very different projects. Both are popular choices because they're some of the easiest to carve.

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Altamont, NY
12009

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