Lawrence H Woodward Funeral Home

Lawrence H Woodward Funeral Home Letting go of a loved one is a difficult process. Let Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home provide your Mr. Lawrence H. Mr.Woodward stayed in that building until 1947.

Woodward left Spartanburg,South Carolina arriving in New York in 1920. He and his family set up roots in the Bedford Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn and in 1923 opened up a funeral home bearing his name on Fulton Street. His business growing rapidly made him venture out and purchase buildings on Schenectady Avenue. He made two of the ground floors his new location for business. Here at 18 Schenectady Avenue, Mr. Woodward became a familiar face throughout his community often being seen at church and civic functions. In 1960, the Woodward family welcomed newly licensed director Mr. Melvin D. Thompson. Sadly in June 1961 Mr.Woodward passed. Mr Thompson, like his friend and mentor, worked long and hard hours within the community at large. He was able to purchase the funeral home in 1968. As Urban Renewal came into the area, Mr Thompson and many others sat on boards and attended hundreds of meetings fighting for new homes,schools,stores and parks so this community would continue to thrive..With the building of a new Boy and Girl's High School in the making, Mr.Thompson would have to move to a new location. With the help of baseball legend Jackie Robinson and his construction company, Mr.Thompson chose to build just up the street. The new location at One Troy Ave was the first African American structure built and designed from the ground up to be just what it is.....a funeral home. Out of love and respect Mr.Thompson kept the name Lawrence H. Woodward and dedicated it in September 1975 to those in repose and for the comfort of their loved ones.

09/16/2025

Today is our 50th Anniversary at the 1 Troy Ave location from our original location at 18 Schenectady Ave. Where the late Melvin D. Thompson turned his dream into a reality and opened the doors to a brand new funeral firm home at it's new location. The current Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral home is constructed using the late Jackie Robinson's construction company. Sadly Mr. Robinson passed before it was completed but with the help of Mrs. Robinson and the support of the community it opened September 15, 1975.

We will continue to be here for our community for as long as possible following the wishes of Mr. Thompson. As the death care industry evolves we strive to remain a constant presence offering services with dignity, dependability and distinction as Mr. Thompson wanted.

06/19/2025

Today we are closed to celebrate Juneteenth. We open back up tomorrow. Enjoy your day.

We are collecting diapers of all brands. Just bring them into the firm.
05/29/2025

We are collecting diapers of all brands. Just bring them into the firm.

We are collecting pampers and wipes for a good cause. For the past five years we have contributed to the Land Lord's M.C...
05/19/2025

We are collecting pampers and wipes for a good cause.

For the past five years we have contributed to the Land Lord's M.C Annual Mother Hale House Pamper Run. 2025 we will continue to contribute and this year we are inviting the community to participate. All pampers and wipe brands count. And we will be collecting up till June 21, 2025. Every package counts and we thank you for your continued support.

05/11/2025

Happy Mother's Day Family. We understand that this day may be hard for many, but we encourage you to spend time with the mother's in your lives.

It is National Funeral Directors Day. Thank You to the Evergreen Cemetery for lunch. And to Lee's Funeral Home, LLC, D'B...
03/11/2025

It is National Funeral Directors Day. Thank You to the Evergreen Cemetery for lunch.

And to Lee's Funeral Home, LLC, D'Bari Funeral Home, Lucia Brothers Funeral Home, and to the many other firms Happy National Funeral Directors Day. We understand if no one else does and we appreciate you.

Service Information for Venus Thompson.
01/18/2025

Service Information for Venus Thompson.

Share Memories of Venus & Support the Thompson Family

01/17/2025

We would like to thank everyone for reaching out and your kind words. On behalf of the families and our staff we appreciate the calls, messages, and gifts being sent. The loss of these two individuals, within so close of a time has been hard. But we believe they are hanging out together watching over us all. Blessings to you all and keep us in your prayers.

Service information:Venus E. ThompsonWake: January 21, 2025 2 P.M.- 5 P.M. Wake service to begin at 5 P.MFuneral: Januar...
01/15/2025

Service information:

Venus E. Thompson
Wake: January 21, 2025 2 P.M.- 5 P.M. Wake service to begin at
5 P.M
Funeral: January 22, 2025 at 10 A.M. Internment: Cypress Hills, Cemetery

Kevin E. Pritchett
Viewing January 28 9 A.M. - 11 A.M. Funeral at 11 A.M.
Internment: Pinelawn Memorial Park

Celebration of Life Service Information For: Kevin Pritchett "Dr. Pritchett"January 28th 2025 9-11 A.M Viewing 11A.M. Fu...
01/15/2025

Celebration of Life Service Information For:

Kevin Pritchett "Dr. Pritchett"
January 28th 2025
9-11 A.M Viewing 11A.M. Funeral Service to Follow

Location: Lawrence H. Woodward Funeral Home

Internment: Pinelawn Memorial Park in Farmingdale, New York

Last night we lost Kevin Pritchett affectionately known as "Dr. Pritchett". Kevin not only worked as a member of the sta...
01/13/2025

Last night we lost Kevin Pritchett affectionately known as "Dr. Pritchett". Kevin not only worked as a member of the staff but he is also the nephew of our co-owner Lynda Thompson and cousin to Funeral Director Kendall. We will post service information as soon as possible.

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1 Troy Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11213

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Monday 9am - 8:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 8:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 8:30pm
Thursday 9am - 8:30pm
Friday 9am - 8:30pm
Saturday 9am - 8:30pm
Sunday 9am - 7pm

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Mr. Lawrence H. Woodward left Spartanburg,South Carolina arriving in New York in 1920. He and his family set up roots in the Bedford Stuyvesant area of Brooklyn and in 1923 opened up a funeral home bearing his name on Fulton Street. Mr.Woodward stayed in that building until 1947. His business growing rapidly made him venture out and purchase buildings on Schenectady Avenue. He made two of the ground floors his new location for business. Here at 18 Schenectady Avenue, Mr. Woodward became a familiar face throughout his community often being seen at church and civic functions. In 1960, the Woodward family welcomed newly licensed director Mr. Melvin D. Thompson. Sadly in June 1961 Mr.Woodward passed. Mr Thompson, like his friend and mentor, worked long and hard hours within the community at large. He was able to purchase the funeral home in 1968. As Urban Renewal came into the area, Mr Thompson and many others sat on boards and attended hundreds of meetings fighting for new homes,schools,stores and parks so this community would continue to thrive..With the building of a new Boy and Girl's High School in the making, Mr.Thompson would have to move to a new location. With the help of baseball legend Jackie Robinson and his construction company, Mr.Thompson chose to build just up the street. The new location at One Troy Ave was the first African American structure built and designed from the ground up to be just what it is.....a funeral home. Out of love and respect Mr.Thompson kept the name Lawrence H. Woodward and dedicated it in September 1975 to those in repose and for the comfort of their loved ones.