Our Cremation Services & Cremation Options

When considering cremation versus burial, today's families are concerned with many complex issues: how cremation affects the environment (especially when compared to traditional burial), personal finances and faith being among the top three. If you, or a family member, are curious about our cremation options or wondering if cremation is the right option for your situation, we invite you to read the resources we have provided below. Cremation is the most popular end-of-life choice for American families and that has to do with flexible options and affordability. Traditional funeral services tend to be less personalized and more formal. By choosing cremation services, families can customize the service to truly reflect and honor the life lived by the deceased. Whether you want to have a cremation with memorial service or want to plan a more personal and creative celebration of life, we can help your family make the best possible death care choice.

At Westchester Funeral Home, our experienced staff is dedicated to helping your family plan the perfect affordable cremation service that is both memorable and dignified. Losing a loved one is an extremely difficult ordeal and as proud members of this community, we believe it is our duty to be there for families in Westchester County when they need it the most. And of course, if you have concerns or additional questions, we are always here to explain the options and walk you through the planning process. We will be pleased to take part in your cremation conversation and help you make the right cremation service choice. 

How Does the Process of Cremation Work?

Even now, when cremation is fast becoming the preferred alternative to burial. People still come to us to learn more about how the cremation process works. If you have ever asked "what is cremation", this page was written for you.

Direct Cremation

Interested in direct cremation? Click here to learn about the direct cremation service we offer at Westchester Funeral Home.

Why Choose Cremation

If you're curious about why more families today are choosing cremation, this page details the various reasons and looks closely at cremation costs.

Frequently Asked Questions on Cremation Services

Are you struggling to answer the question "what is cremation"? Are you curious about what's involved in making the cremation decision; or wonder if you can be involved in your loved one's cremation? This is the right page for you.

We appreciate the time that you have taken to explore our website and cremation service options. Hopefully you have found the information required to help you make an informed cremation decision that is right for your family and helps to preserve the memory of your deceased loved one. However, if you are in need of further cremation service information or have questions about any of our other funeral service offerings, we encourage you to reach out to us and talk about the options. If your need for our services is immediate, we encourage you to contact us right away so that we can take care of the necessary steps in a timely fashion. You can call us at 914-337-4585 or send us an email to cabfoley@optonline.net. Just remember, we are always here as a resource for the families of this community and ready to lend a helping hand when we are called upon to provide service.