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Cremation Service of Western New York

We honor your wishes and provide your family with a simple, dignified, and meaningful service. Our mission is very simple.
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Since 1991, the Cremation Service of Western New York has been offering Direct Cremations as a dignified, cost-effective alternative to traditional funeral services. Our staff of NYS Licensed Funeral Directors has years of experience accommodating families both pre-need and at need. To honor your wishes and provide your family with a simple, dignified, and meaningful service. As a family-owned, locally operated company, we are not associated with any other cremation service, nor are we a large corporation. This allows us to provide you with personalized service at reasonable prices. Direct Cremation Starting at $965.00 + Crematory Fee

01/08/2026

If you feel pressure to look happy, you are not alone.

This season does not demand that you be cheerful. It asks only for honesty and care.

Honesty might look like leaving early. Care might look like staying home. You are allowed to make choices that protect your heart.

What would honesty and care look like for you this week?

01/06/2026

Sometimes grief shows up in the smallest details.

Holidays are routines wrapped in meaning.

The songs, the scents, the recipes, the familiar dates. They carry love and memory, so it makes sense that they can also carry ache.

If one routine feels especially tender, which one is it?

01/01/2026

As we enter the New Year, Cremation Service of Western NY sends our sincere gratitude for your support and our hopes for a year ahead filled with peace, strength and new possibilities.

12/30/2025

The calendar fills up fast, and suddenly your chest feels tight.

The first holidays without your person can feel like learning to breathe again.

You do not need a perfect plan. You just need a gentle one. Choose a level of participation that feels sustainable, then let that decision guide the rest.

What is one thing you are saying yes to this season, and one thing you are releasing?

12/25/2025

Merry Christmas from the team at Cremation Service of Western NY. May the holiday bring warmth, comfort and meaningful connection to you and yours.

12/23/2025

The holidays can feel heavier when someone you love is missing.

If you are heading into the first season after a loss, you may be carrying grief, memories, and pressure all at once.

We just published a new article, The First Firsts: Getting Through the Holidays After a Loss. It is a compassionate guide to help you plan gently, protect your heart, and honor your person without forcing yourself into traditions that feel too hard right now.

Read it here: https://cremationwny.com/the-first-firsts-getting-through-the-holidays-after-a-loss/

If you need support, call us at (585) 544-4500 or visit https://cremationwny.com/

12/18/2025

Compassion starts with listening first and leading second.

We learn what matters most to you, then guide you with calm, practical options. No rush. No pressure. Just clear support you can trust.

If you could make one part of the process easier, what would it be?

12/16/2025

The details are sacred because families remember these moments for life.

Favorite music. A simple photo table. The right words at the right time. We treat each choice with dignity because small touches matter.

What small detail made a service feel personal for you?

12/11/2025

Steady presence and clear guidance make hard days easier to bear.

From the first call to the final tribute, our directors explain each step, remove guesswork, and protect your time and energy.

How can we make this season a little lighter for you or someone you care about?

12/09/2025

Every family carries a unique story worthy of care and respect.

We begin by listening. Your traditions, your faith, your pace. Then we help shape arrangements that feel true to the person you love.

What is one meaningful detail you would include to honor a loved one?

12/04/2025

Service is a calling, not a job.

Our team shows up with steady hearts and clear guidance when families need it most. We handle the details with care so you can focus on each other.

If you have a question or simply need a kind ear, share it below and we will respond.

12/02/2025

Meet Aaron Keith James.

A steady guide when you need one.

Rochester raised with deep Kingstree roots, Aaron has spent 26 years serving families with patience, dignity, and genuine care. He listens first, honors every story, and supports meaningful choices at Dierna Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Western NY.

Read his story and get to know the heart behind his work: https://cremationwny.com/meet-the-team-member-aaron-keith-james/

Say hello to Aaron in the comments.

Address

2309 Culver Road
Rochester, NY
14609

Telephone

+15855444500

Website

https://cremationwny.com/

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