Thomas Funeral Chapels, Inc.

03/20/2026

Symbolism Explained: A horse on a headstone represents courage or generosity, with a white horse primarily representing heroism. The white horse is the traditional steed of a good god or hero. What is your wish for the perfect headstone engraving? Let us know below.

03/19/2026

Honoring Every Life. Serving Every Family.

At Thomas Funeral Chapels, we are proud to provide a full range of services to meet the needs of every family we serve. From traditional funerals to cremation options and thoughtful pre-planning, we are here to guide you with compassion and care.

We are especially honored to serve those who have served our country. 🇺🇸
We offer military honors for veterans, ensuring their life and sacrifice are recognized with the dignity and respect they deserve.

Whether you are planning ahead or facing a recent loss, our experienced team is here for you—every step of the way.

03/19/2026

Christopher Michael Anderson

Military Honors and Interment will be held Monday March 23, 2026; 11am. Western NY National Cemetery

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03/19/2026

Monroe County and IMPACT are hosting Grief Support for Substance Related Loss. These are free of charge . Please pass along if you know any one that may want to attend.

03/19/2026

I greatly enjoy being part of the Hilton Youth Lacrosse family. Sad its my daughters last season (moving up to Modified Sports) and mine as well.

Our next coach we want to shout out is Greg Sullivan our 5/6 Girls Coach.

What is your favorite number?
9 was my highschool lacrosse number

What is your favorite college and/or pro lacrosse team?
Knighthawks

When did you start coaching?
Head Coach Aquinas Boys Mod for 2 Summers after graduating highschool, my first coaching position.
Coached HYL Boys k-6, ended 2 years ago.
Coaching HYL Girls k-6 , my last season...,a head coach since my second K season.
Also coached flag football this past fall for Henrietta Rec, and coached for the Hilton Jr Cadets Football for 7 years.

Favorite coaching memory?
We (HYL) played in a fall tournament at Truth and Grace, was raining so bad; the fields were standing water. Cars were getting stuck in the parking lot, as it turned into a mud bog. We were drying socks out on the heat vents in the truck between games. Don't remember if we won or lost, weather was horrible, but we played lacrosse!

What is your favorite part of coaching?
I love lacrosse and I am so happy and thankful to be part of HYL and showing our athletes my favorite sport. Hopefully they finish their HYL journey with a love of the game also. Also watching them grow as athletes and seeing the skills coached being utilized. And those that decide to continue on with Modified and Club, hopefully I/we have given them the tools to be successful there as well.

Thank you Coach Sully!

03/18/2026

Yes, we return all remains. You choose if you want them returned in one or multiple urns. Often times families choose to split remains and take them to their separate homes.

03/15/2026

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.

03/13/2026

Ariana Barbu

Graveside Service and Burial at Riverside Cemetery 2650 Lake Avenue Rochester NY 14612; on Monday March 16, 2026 at 11am. Please gather at the cemetery gate to form a funeral procession at 10:50am. Prayers will be officiated by the V. Rev. Fr. Daniel Adrian Ene from Holy Trinity Romanian Orthodox Church

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03/12/2026

Direct Cremation in Rochester, NY – Simple & Affordable

At Thomas Funeral Chapels, we provide direct cremation in Rochester, NY for families who prefer a simple, dignified, and affordable option. Direct cremation allows families to care for their loved one without a traditional service while still receiving professional guidance and respectful care.

Our team handles all necessary arrangements, permits, and transportation with compassion and professionalism so families can focus on what matters most.

If you are searching for direct cremation services in Rochester, NY, we are here to answer your questions and explain your options.

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03/12/2026

Florence M. Turpin

Florence M. Turpin, a devoted homemaker and mother, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2026, at the age of 93. Born on January 23, 1933, in Rochester, NY, she spent her life joyfully nurturing her family and creating memories that will be cherished forever. Florence is survived by her loving daughters, Grace Turpin, Sandra (Willis) Curtis, Barbara Turpin, and Patricia Turpin. She was a proud grandmother to nine grandchildren and delighted in her numerous great-grandchildren, all of whom will miss...

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03/12/2026

This historic cemetery tradition harkens back to ancient Greece: after erecting a table stone to place food and wine on during gravesite celebrations, the ancient Greeks often installed a type of stone bench called an "exedra." Then, the family had a place to sit during their visitations.