Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors

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Donohue-Cecere Funeral Directors

At Donohue Cecere Funeral Directors in Westbury, New York, provides funeral home, burial, veteran, memorialization, cremation and life celebration services.

For more than 85 years we have been serving and supporting our community. We host Burial Services that convey both the solemnity of the occasion, but also the joy that comes from celebrating the life of a dear loved one. We are happy to attend to all aspects of the service, and we invite our guests to linger as long as they wish, fully enjoying a special and intimate time with friends and family. For those who choose it, we also offer Cremation Services; cremation can be a meaningful way in which many families mark the death of a loved one. We offer services tailored to honor those who are military service members and veterans, as well.

12/18/2025

This time of year, you might miss a furry friend who brought extra joy to your home. A few gentle ways to honor them:

• Hang a paw-print ornament on your tree
• Donate pet food or toys to a local shelter in their name
• Frame a favorite photo in a special spot

12/16/2025

Are you looking for a meaningful holiday project to do with family or friends? Try the following, and of course tag us! 🎄

• Creating a “memory ornament” with a photo or favorite quote
• Putting together a small scrapbook of holiday moments
• Recording family members sharing stories about someone who shaped them

These simple acts can turn this season into a time of reflection, and connection. Happy Holidays!

12/14/2025

Wishing a warm and meaningful Hanukkah to all who celebrate. Tonight, as the first candles are kindled, may your home be filled with peace, hope, and the stories that keep your loved ones close to your heart.

12/12/2025

Traditions help keep stories alive! ♥️

What is one holiday tradition you keep because it reminds you of someone special? Maybe it’s a favorite recipe, a song, or a simple walk you take each year. Your ideas might inspire someone who’s hoping to start a new tradition this season.

Please share yours in the comment section below. 😊

12/09/2025

We're happy to spark up the conversation! This week, we’re encourage you to donate blankets, non-perishable food items, and toys for local families in need to a community shelter near you. Our goal is to wrap our neighbors and community in kindness and remind them they’re not alone this season.

Tag us in your pictures and videos of you giving back to the community! We love to see it!

12/07/2025

Today, on Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day, we pause to honor the service members and civilians whose courage changed the course of history. Their stories remind us how powerful devotion, resilience, and love of country can be.

If you have a family member who served during World War II, we’d be honored if you shared their name or a short story about them in the comments so we can remember together.

12/04/2025

This week, we proudly recognize our dedicated staff members who are vital members of our funeral home family.

Our community has expressed gratitude for the calming presence and sincere smiles we bring during difficult times. Families have shared how much they value our attentive care and the importance we place on listening to each unique story with compassion.

We invite you to share a memorable moment or simply leave a heart to show your appreciation for our incredible funeral family and all that they do.

12/01/2025

The holiday season can bring a mix of warmth mixed feelings. If you’re honoring someone special this December, here are a few ideas:

1. Light a candle in their honor before a family meal
2. Set out a special ornament / keepsake that reminds you of them.
3. Share a favorite story about them at gatherings

Always remember, there’s no right way to manage your grief, you are at liberty do whatever brings you comfort.

11/27/2025

This season reminds us of the power of gratitude — for family, for friends, and for the precious memories that keep our hearts full.

We are thankful for the trust families place in us and for the community that continues to show compassion, kindness, and care for one another.

May your Thanksgiving be filled with peace, love, and cherished moments that remind you of the beauty of togetherness.

🧡 From our family to yours — Happy Thanksgiving.

11/23/2025

Each life touches others in countless ways. Whether it’s a recipe passed down, a tradition continued, or a lesson remembered, love has a way of living on through generations.

✨ What’s one beautiful tradition or memory your loved one left behind?

11/20/2025

Let’s fill our feed with love and remembrance! We invite you to share a favorite memory of someone who made a lasting impact on your life — a mentor, family member, or friend.

Here's what we want you to do:

- Post a memory that still makes you smile.
- Use the hashtag and tag us!
- Please encourage others to join and keep the stories going!

It’s a beautiful way to celebrate lives that continue to inspire us.

11/17/2025

Did you know?

Funeral rituals date back over 60,000 years, with early humans placing flowers and tools beside their loved ones as symbols of care and respect. This ancient act shows that remembrance has always been a part of the human heart.

From the earliest ceremonies to today’s personalized services, honoring life has always meant one thing — love that endures.

Address

290 Post Avenue
Westbury, NY
11590

Telephone

+15163330615

Website

https://www.donohue-cecere.com/

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For 95 years we have been here when you need us, serving and supporting our community. We offer you a warm, beautiful setting where you and your guests are treated like our family. You can choose from traditional life celebration services, whether for burial, cremation or memorials, or a completely personalized or non-traditional service. We serve all faiths and denominations, and have a bi-lingual director on our staff to assist our Spanish speaking community. Whatever your wishes, we attend to all aspects of the service and can help you create a life celebration that’s right for you and your loved one. We offer services tailored to honor those who are military service members and veterans, as well. Our Pre-Planning Services make it easy for you to get your express wishes down in writing, ensuring that you have the kind of life celebration you truly desire, and that your friends and loved ones can have total peace of mind that they are adhering to your wishes. Our kind, compassionate and knowledgeable staff are here for you for all of your needs, and our support continues long after the service.