WJ Lyons Jr Funeral Home, Inc

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WJ Lyons Jr Funeral Home, Inc

Compassionate Care When You Need It Most

At W.J. Lyons, Jr.

Funeral Home, Inc., we offer full-service and cremation funeral care, ensuring that every detail is handled with the utmost respect and professionalism.

~A Tradition of Trust~

03/09/2026

In Remembrance of Leon P. Petropol

03/08/2026

In Loving Memory of Leon P. Petropol

View Leon P. Petropol's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

03/07/2026

Today we celebrate the heart of our funeral home, our incredible team!🤍

Every day, our staff brings compassion, professionalism, and dedication to the families we serve. Whether they are guiding a family through difficult decisions, preparing services with care, or working behind the scenes to ensure everything runs smoothly, their commitment makes all the difference.

We are deeply grateful for each member of our team and the meaningful work they do for our community. Thank you for your kindness, hard work, and the comfort you bring to so many families.

Happy Employee Appreciation Day! 👏

Meet the compassionate and experienced staff at our funeral home in Rensselaer, NY. Visit our website to learn more about the professionals who will help you during this difficult time.

03/05/2026

In Remembrance of Joseph W. Ouderkirk, Jr.

03/04/2026

In Loving Memory of Joseph W. Ouderkirk, Jr.

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03/03/2026

🚨 Final Days to Vote! 🚨

Thanks to you, W.J. Lyons, Jr Funeral Home, Inc. is a finalist in the Times Union’s Best of the Capital Region 2026! Now we’re aiming for the top spot and every vote counts!

If you haven’t voted yet, we’d truly appreciate your support in the Funeral Home category:
https://www.timesunion.com/bestof2026/ #/gallery/520512847

Voting ends tomorrow.

Thank you for your continued support! ❤️

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02/27/2026

In Remembrance of Clara M. Cipollari

02/24/2026

Don't forget to cast your vote each and every day!
We appreciate your support. ❤️

Your favorite Capital Region people and places from our annual reader survey.

02/24/2026

In Loving Memory of Clara M. Cipollari

View Clara M. Cipollari's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

02/23/2026

We are so grateful for the families who place their trust in us.

Our mission has always been to provide compassionate guidance, thoughtful attention to detail, and meaningful tributes that honor each life. Reviews like this remind us how important that mission truly is.

Thank you, Linda, for allowing us to serve your family. 🤍

02/20/2026

Thank you, everyone, for nominating us as Best Funeral Home in the Capital Region 2026! We still need your help and kindly ask for your continued support through this final voting round. You may vote every day until March 4th.

Vote🗳️ https://www.timesunion.com/bestof2026/ #/gallery/520512847

Thank you again, Bill, Caitlin, Crystal, Kean and Dick

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1700 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY
12144

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+15182863400

Website

http://wjlyonsfuneralhome.com/

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What Makes Us Unique

Ours is not just any funeral home. With our years of experience, and highly professional, friendly and compassionate staff, W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home is the first choice for hundreds of area families each year.

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity, and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home offers a full selection of:

Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal

Burial services and cremation options

Natural choices, including Green Burial and Green Cremation

Celebrant Services

Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, W. J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home offers complete care, so that you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.

Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the process every step of the way. We promise to help you:

Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.

Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.

Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.

Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.

Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.

Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.

Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.

Provide you with beautiful print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards, and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers, and community members.

Create a moving video tribute, to be shown at the service. A copy of this tribute is given to the immediate family, and additional DVDs can be made for those who would also like to have a copy.

Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.

Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.

Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.

Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits, and Social Security claims.

We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.

Call us today to explore the wide variety of choices available to you and your family. Or if you’d rather, and if your need isn’t immediate, send us an email.

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