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~

04/29/2026

In Remembrance of Edward D. Jacobs

04/27/2026

In Loving Memory of Edward D. Jacobs

View Edward D. Jacobs's obituary, send flowers, find service dates, and sign the guestbook.

04/24/2026

In Loving Memory of Joseph T. Distell, Jr.

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04/23/2026

In Remembrance of Michael J. Stewart

04/21/2026

In Loving Memory of Michael J. Stewart

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04/20/2026

🚨 Happening Today: Life Series – Session 2! 🚨

We’re back for the second session of our Life Series, and you don’t want to miss it! If you joined us before—or even if this is your first time—today’s seminar will continue the powerful conversation on planning with purpose and wisdom.

🗓 Today: April 19, 2026
⏰ 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Greater HOPE Family Life Center
85 Washington Street (Faith & Love Building)
Rensselaer, NY 12144

Take this next step in getting your house in order and preparing for the future with clarity and confidence.

All are welcome, come out and grow with us! 💙

04/16/2026

In Remembrance of Joseph A. Schepisi, Jr.

04/15/2026

In Loving Memory of Joseph A. Schepisi, Jr.

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04/14/2026

💡 Did you know?

Funeral service is guided by important legal requirements designed to protect families.

Power of Attorney may be a useful tool in caring for a loved one, but do you know the role it has in making funeral arrangements?

Have questions? We have answers! Contact us.

04/12/2026

In Loving Memory of Stephen "Steve" E. Holton

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04/11/2026

In Remembrance of Alice C. Fernandez

04/10/2026

In Remembrance of Jean E. Cicio

Address

1700 Washington Avenue
Rensselaer, NY
12144

Telephone

+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.