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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~

11/17/2025

In Loving Memory of Susan G. Paige

View Susan G. Paige's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/17/2025

In Loving Memory of Irene Daoust-Coyne

View Irene Daoust-Coyne's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/14/2025

Caitlin Mooney and her husband Terry have some exciting news to share! The Town of Schodack has approved their plan to purchase the former Town Hall property and begin developing a new funeral home and memorial chapel.

Rest assured, this new chapter will not impact the services and care we continue to provide at the WJ Lyons Jr Funeral Home, Inc

We’re grateful for the continued support—please see Terry’s post below for all the detail

11/12/2025

In Remembrance of Sr. Mary Christina Coughlin

11/11/2025

🕊️ Honoring Our Heroes 🇺🇸

On this Veterans Day, we pause to express our deepest gratitude to the brave men and women who have served our country in uniform. Your commitment, courage, and sacrifice ensure the freedoms we hold dear.

Here at W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, we are honored to serve veterans and their families—today and every day. If you or a loved one has served and need assistance with veteran-preferred services, please know we are here.

To all veterans: Thank you for your service. Your legacy lives on in our community and hearts.

11/10/2025

In Remembrance of Charlotte May Donnelly

11/10/2025

In Loving Memory of Sr. Mary Christina Coughlin

View Sr. Mary Christina Coughlin's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/06/2025

In Loving Memory of Charlotte May Donnelly

View Charlotte May Donnelly's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

11/05/2025

💛 We’re Feeling Grateful Today 💛

We just had to share this beautiful review from one of our recent families 💕 Their kind words truly mean the world to us. Knowing we could help bring comfort, care, and peace during such a meaningful time is why we do what we do.

✨ "Later, I realized I didn’t have to “think of everything” because they already do. They hold your hand gently every step of the way.” -Kristen A.✨

Thank you to this wonderful family for taking the time to share their experience. Your trust and support inspire us every day.

🕊️ Read their full review below — we’re so touched by their words.

11/03/2025

Why Having a Funeral Matters 💐

At W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc., we believe that a funeral is much more than a service — it’s a meaningful moment to honor a life, gather support, and begin healing.

A funeral provides family and friends the chance to share stories, express emotions, and find comfort in one another. It helps us acknowledge the reality of loss while celebrating the unique life that was lived.

Whether traditional or personalized, every service we plan is designed to bring peace, connection, and remembrance to those who need it most.

If you’ve recently experienced a loss or want to learn about planning ahead, our caring staff is here to guide you every step of the way. ❤️

Call us today 518-286-3400 or visit www.wjlyonsfuneralhome.com

11/01/2025

In Remembrance of Lawrence J. Perez, Jr.

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1700 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY
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+15182863400

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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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