John B. Houston Funeral Home

John B. Houston Funeral Home has operated as a locally owned and operated funeral home serving New York and New Jersey since 1958. The Paterson location at 236 Ellison Street anchors their presence in the region, offering families a comprehensive approach to funeral arrangements through vertically integrated in-house services. Unlike many competitors who outsource key elements, John B. Houston maintains direct control over pallbearers, floral arrangements, and catering through dedicated staff rather than third-party contractors.

The funeral home emphasizes what they describe as "first class concierge service," supported by a new fleet of hearses and limousines. Their most distinctive fleet element is a classic replica 1932 Rolls Royce hearse, which serves as both a functional vehicle and a visual signature of the brand. This attention to aesthetic detail extends to their interactive online tribute system, which allows remote participation in memorials through condolence posting, memory sharing, photo uploads, and virtual candle lighting.