Fresh Pond Crematory

01/08/2026

I HEREBY DECLARE THAT I DO NOT GIVE MY PERMISSION FOR FACEBOOK OR META TO USE ANY OF MY PERSONAL DATA. I do not give consent!

01/03/2026

Some of our beautiful stained glass windows (notice the reflection in the niche with the angel urn The window is actually opposite side of room and is reflected in the glass

12/28/2025

May this holiday season bring joy health and happiness to all

11/15/2025

I love this line from Star Trek

And from 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' TV show, the character Lt. Tasha Yar says, 'Death is that state in which one exists only in the memory of others. Which is why there is not an end. No goodbye, just good memories,"

11/14/2025

When people ask,
"What business are you in?"
many of us respond "cemeterian or cremationist
Tarsha yar story
I always say we are in the remembrance business. To that end, I wrote this poem.

Be Remembered

By JP DiTroia

Be remembered ,,
Remember the moments ,
The are gone ,
But But not forgotten ,

They live,
in our lives ,
As we remember ,
The good times ,

The love ,
For them,.
Shall not wane,
in our memories ,

Be remembered ,
They are here.
Alive in their story's ,
We share ,

They continue to exist
in our memories
We share
With others

Sharing sharing the e
memories ,
Their life force continues ,
In our minds ,in our hearts
For ever ,

Their essence ,
with us every day ,
Around us,
Abound us,

Sad when gone ,
Their Presence in our life
memories left behind ,
Memories to Cherish

Memories to inspire ,
And hold
With love and ,
With Affection,

Memories we share
To show we Care
To honor and love
For ever and ever

As long as we remember
They are here ,
In our heart and soul
In our memories,

Cherish the memories
close to your heart
They will nourish you
sustain you .

They live in us
As we remember
To To Honor them
In our thoughts
in our words
For ever

Our memories intwine
And fade
Into fond memories
Of joy

As we share these memories
Our sorry Diminishes
Turning into
Loving heartfelt memories

09/13/2025

I got over 10 reactions on one of my posts last week! Thanks everyone for your support! 🎉

09/13/2025

https://youtu.be/J7DjxtjdTfc?si=Z-oOoEjJQu19twlt

Virtual tour of our beautiful columbarium

Join J.P. DiTroia, president of the Fresh Pond Crematory and United States Columbarium Co. on a tour of the oldest, still-operating crematory in America.Esta...

09/09/2025

Never again our 911 prayer

By JP DiTroia

Never again
caught by surprise
To the demise
Of many Americans

Never again I say
lurking ,lurking
at our door step
Waiting to strike again

Never again
be vigilant
See the signs
They may come again

Never again
guard we must
And trust
Our nation services

Never again
To lose so many
Mother’s father‘s ,sons ,daughters,
Brothers sisters grandparents

Never again
Too many
our nation’s heart torn apart
With tears of sorrow

Never again
Let us not forget
As we pray
For the souls far gone

09/09/2025

Never again our 911 prayer

By JP DiTroia

Never again
caught by surprise
To the demise
Of many Americans

Never again I say
lurking ,lurking
at our door step
Waiting to strike again

Never again
be vigilant
See the signs
They may come again

Never again
guard we must
And trust
Our nation services

Never again
To lose so many
Mother’s father‘s,sons, daughters
Brothers sisters grandparents

Never again
Too many
our nation’s heart torn apart
With tears of sorrow

Never again
Let us not forget
As we pray
For the souls far gone

Shown our 911 Memorial at the U.S. Columbarium

09/06/2025

Before, and after pictures of the rear of our building, we installed a sidewalk for our community to use Friends of Freshpond foundation community beautification program your tax exempt donations would be greatly appreciated please send to Friends of Freshpond PO Box 44, Middle Village, NY 11379. Your donations will help us continue the beautification of this historic building since 1884.

05/30/2025

Flag day honoring those who serve us

Please share and if you know any groups that would like to come or take an ad in the journal honoring
These public service individuals

05/24/2025

MISSING IN America Project

"American Legion Riders, Patriot Guard Riders, Veteran Organizations and Civilian Patriots had the honor of participating today in a ceremony honoring 34 Vet...