Fredendall Funeral Home

Fredendall Funeral Home Fredendall Funeral Home is a family owned and operated funeral firm. We proudly offer a full range of funeral services and cremation options.

Take a moment to think about Legacy. It is so important for loved ones to take some time to think through funeral arrang...
12/19/2025

Take a moment to think about Legacy. It is so important for loved ones to take some time to think through funeral arrangements. Often communication needs to be made regarding any plans. Contact us to start planning ahead.

Although cremation creates more pollution initially, long-term maintenance of a traditional burial outweighs this. Other...
12/17/2025

Although cremation creates more pollution initially, long-term maintenance of a traditional burial outweighs this. Other factors that increase a carbon footprint for traditional burial include the toxicity of embalming materials and non-eco friendly casket materials.

Symbolism Explained: A butterfly symbolizes the eternal soul, derived from the three stages of the life of a butterfly—t...
12/16/2025

Symbolism Explained: A butterfly symbolizes the eternal soul, derived from the three stages of the life of a butterfly—the caterpillar (life,) the chrysalis (death,) and the butterfly (resurrection.) What is your pick for headstone engraving to perfectly encapsulate your life? Tell us below!

Who was a favorite cook in your life? How do you want to be remembered?
12/13/2025

Who was a favorite cook in your life? How do you want to be remembered?

For those that know they want to be cremated after death, any idea what to do with cremated remains? A nice benefit of c...
12/12/2025

For those that know they want to be cremated after death, any idea what to do with cremated remains? A nice benefit of cremation are the vast options available for the final resting place of the cremated remains. Options include placing cremated remains in an urn or multiple urns, sharing them with family, burying them in a family cemetery plot, placing them in a columbarium, scattering them at a cremation garden or elsewhere, and more.

A heart-shaped meadow, created by a farmer as a tribute to his late wife, can be seen from the air near Wickwar, South G...
12/10/2025

A heart-shaped meadow, created by a farmer as a tribute to his late wife, can be seen from the air near Wickwar, South Gloucestershire. The point of the heart points towards Wotton Hill, where his wife was born.

Benefits of a green burial ....There might be several reasons why you might consider a green burial, here are a few:- Mo...
12/08/2025

Benefits of a green burial ....
There might be several reasons why you might consider a green burial, here are a few:
- More cost-effective
- Less harm to the environment
- Promotes land conservation

What is "preneed"? A type of prepaid life insurance designed to specifically cover the funeral expenses. Often, the appl...
12/05/2025

What is "preneed"? A type of prepaid life insurance designed to specifically cover the funeral expenses. Often, the applicant will also sign a prefunded funeral agreement with a funeral home.

Photo pendants are wonderful to wear, cherish, or even display on headstones or grave sites so you can remember your lov...
12/03/2025

Photo pendants are wonderful to wear, cherish, or even display on headstones or grave sites so you can remember your loved one at the moment that image was captured.

When you think of caskets, the half-couch model is probably the first to come to mind. The lid of the half-couch casket ...
12/02/2025

When you think of caskets, the half-couch model is probably the first to come to mind. The lid of the half-couch casket includes two different pieces that are hinged together. While less common, with full-couch caskets the lid is just one piece and, when opened, it’s possible to see the entire body of the deceased. If you want to know more about what we recommend, drop us a line at https://www.fredendallfuneralhome.com.

Some cemeteries only allows fresh flowers to be left graveside, and cemetery staff typically remove the wilted flowers w...
11/27/2025

Some cemeteries only allows fresh flowers to be left graveside, and cemetery staff typically remove the wilted flowers within a week. If you'd like to know more about what rules the cemeteries in Altamont abide by, give us a call at 518-861-6611.

Memorialization of a lost loved one is important, and the best way to do it is to keep a firm grasp on the fundamentals ...
11/26/2025

Memorialization of a lost loved one is important, and the best way to do it is to keep a firm grasp on the fundamentals that made them unique. to start, ask yourself: were they old school, or modern? Share your thoughts below!

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Altamont, NY
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