Funeral, cremation, and international transfer services — explained clearly in English or Spanish, before you sign anything.
Whether your loved one passed at home, in a hospital, or in hospice care — here is all you need to do right now.
A member of the Meléndez family will answer, in English or Spanish, and take it from there. (845) 342-0221.
We coordinate directly with the hospital, hospice, or coroner and handle the transfer the same day. You don't make any other calls.
When your family is ready, we meet to plan the service. Every option, every detail, in writing, at your pace.
Full visitation and velorio, church mass coordination, burial at the cemetery of your choice. We work directly with your parish and clergy.
From a complete service with viewing and mass before cremation, to simple direct cremation handled with full dignity. Specialty urns available.
Bringing a loved one home to Mexico, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Central or South America. We handle the consulate, the airline, every document, and every authorization — start to finish.
Record your wishes and spare your family from making hard decisions on the hardest day of their lives.
Transparent care — never less dignity. Every family deserves a clear, honest explanation of services without pressure and without surprises.
Costs vary by country and airline. Call us and we will give you a clear, complete quote for bringing your loved one home — with nothing added later.
"Every detail in writing, before you decide anything."
"Mr. Meléndez was very, very sympathetic and professional. I would recommend him to anyone near the Middletown area."
"They treated us like family from the first phone call. Everything was explained in Spanish so my mother understood every decision. No surprises."
24 hours a day, 7 days a week, same-day response. Not an answering service — our family.
Every conversation, every document, every decision — fully explained in English or Spanish. Nadie firma lo que no entiende.
You will know every detail of the service before you commit to anything. We will never sell you what your family doesn't need.
Free in-home arrangement visits. We will meet with you at your home at no extra cost to spare you the trip.
Catholic mass, velorio, all faiths and customs — we have served families of every denomination for over 40 years in this industry.
If your loved one's resting place is in another country, we handle the entire international transfer — consulate, airline, and every document.
Take a breath. Then call us at (845) 342-0221 — we're available 24/7. We will guide you through every step, from the first phone call to the final farewell. If you'd prefer, we can come to your home to make arrangements in person, at no additional cost.
We believe in transparency and honesty. We itemize every service clearly in writing, so you know exactly what is included before making any decisions. Because every family's needs and budget are unique, we encourage you to call us for a clear, no-pressure quote tailored to your wishes. We're happy to discuss payment options and packages that fit your family's budget.
Absolutely. We serve families of ALL faiths and backgrounds — Catholic, Protestant, Jewish, Muslim, Hindu, non-denominational, and secular. Our bilingual staff (English and Spanish) ensures your family's traditions are honored exactly as you wish. Every culture, every custom, every family is welcomed here.
Yes. We offer free in-home arrangement visits throughout the Middletown area. If you're more comfortable grieving with your family in your own home, we'll come to you. We can also arrange transportation to and from our funeral home at no cost.
Traditional burial involves a viewing, funeral service, and interment in a cemetery. Cremation offers more flexibility — you can choose direct cremation (simplest and most affordable), cremation with a viewing and service, or a memorial service with the urn present. We'll help you understand all options so you can make the choice that feels right for your family.
Yes, and we strongly encourage it. Pre-planning relieves your family of making difficult decisions during grief and ensures your wishes are honored exactly as you want. We offer free pre-planning consultations — call us or request a callback to get started.
Pre-planning records your wishes so your family doesn't have to make these decisions. Leave your name and number, and a member of the Meléndez family will call you back — no pressure, no obligation.
A member of the Meléndez family will call you within 24 hours. No pressure, no obligation.
