Albany, NY Community

Also the capital of New York, Albany is located west of the Hudson River. It was once a hub for transportation and trade during the 1700-1800s because of its proximity to the river. Since that time, Albany has developed into a center for technology. Its economy is also focused around health care, education, and government. 

Let Philip J. Brendese Funeral Home Help You Today

We are the Albany community’s trusted source for cremation services. Cremation consists of carefully and considerately incinerating a deceased person’s body to transform the remains into ashes. If a loved one has opted for being cremated and you find yourself with certain questions about the process, our team will be happy to help guide you through it. Cremation services are carefully regulated and carried out by licensed professionals to ensure everything is conducted with dignity and respect. The entire process requires a few hours on average, depending on the size and weight of the body. Upon completion, the ashes are placed in an urn or other type of container and presented to the family. You may then choose to hold a memorial service as normal where friends and family can gather to pay their respects to the departed. You have a lot of flexibility with how to handle the ashes as well. It’s very common to scatter them around locations of significance, and some people even use them to make jewelry or other keepsakes. Please feel free to reach out with any questions or concerns about the cremation service process.