WJ Lyons Jr Funeral Home, Inc

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WJ Lyons Jr Funeral Home, Inc

Compassionate Care When You Need It Most

At W.J. Lyons, Jr.

Funeral Home, Inc., we offer full-service and cremation funeral care, ensuring that every detail is handled with the utmost respect and professionalism.

~A Tradition of Trust~

01/11/2026

In Remembrance of Robert “Bill” Spath

01/10/2026

In Loving Memory of Margaret J. "Marge" Waterbury

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01/10/2026

Thank you Jill, for trusting us during such an important time. Serving families with care, dignity, and compassion is always our priority. 🤍

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01/08/2026

In Loving Memory of Elaina C. Arluck

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01/07/2026

✨ A little reminder for today ✨
After reading an analysis of 38 million obituaries, one thing really stood out: people are remembered most for their kindness, their relationships, and the love they shared; not their job titles or achievements.

Let’s invest in what truly lasts: connection, compassion, and the moments we create with the people we care about.

Below is the article if you’d like to read it:

❤️ Like if you agree that the best legacy is how we treat others.

A study of 38 million obituaries shows what Americans most honor when remembering a life. If you look at enough obituaries, patterns begin to emerge about what people choose to remember. A recent study published in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences analyzed 38 million U.S.....

01/07/2026

In Loving Memory of Robert W. "Bill" Spath

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01/07/2026

In Remembrance of Barbara A. Cook

01/07/2026

In Loving Memory of Joan B. Miller

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01/07/2026

In Remembrance of Benjamin Marra

01/05/2026

In Remembrance of Beverly A. Cusa

01/04/2026

First time hitting the slopes as a family! ❄️🏂 Between work and life, it felt so good to do something new together… and by “new,” I mean “falling repeatedly with style” 😂

I was the only skier ⛷️ (clearly the responsible one), but we had the best time learning and laughing. 2026 = new hobbies!

What do you want to try this year?

01/04/2026

In Loving Memory of Mark J. McDonald

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1700 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY
12144

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+15182863400

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http://wjlyonsfuneralhome.com/

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What Makes Us Unique

Ours is not just any funeral home. With our years of experience, and highly professional, friendly and compassionate staff, W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home is the first choice for hundreds of area families each year.

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity, and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home offers a full selection of:

Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal

Burial services and cremation options

Natural choices, including Green Burial and Green Cremation

Celebrant Services

Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home offers complete care, so that you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.

Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the process every step of the way. We promise to help you:

Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.

Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.

Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.

Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.

Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.

Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.

Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.

Provide you with beautiful print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards, and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers, and community members.

Create a moving video tribute, to be shown at the service. A copy of this tribute is given to the immediate family, and additional DVDs can be made for those who would also like to have a copy.

Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.

Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.

Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.

Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits, and Social Security claims.

We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.

Call us today to explore the wide variety of choices available to you and your family. Or if you’d rather, and if your need isn’t immediate, send us an email.

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