The Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home, Inc.
5.0(46)
154 Weimar St, Buffalo, NY 14206
CremationTraditional Burial+4
Compare 6 funeral homes and cremation providers in Buffalo. Providers in this area average 4.6 stars based on family reviews. Find pricing, services, and contact information to help your family make the right choice.
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This city page is built from the providers currently listed in the directory. It shows which local providers list cremation, burial, memorial-service, pre-planning, and veteran-service support so families can narrow the list before opening individual profiles.
Snapshot for Buffalo, NY
Providers listing cremation, direct cremation, or cremation with a service.
Providers listing burial, graveside, natural burial, green burial, or monument support.
Providers listing funeral services, memorial services, celebration-of-life options, or visitation.
Providers listing pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support.
Providers listing veteran-service support.
Providers listing body donation, embalming, repatriation, or grief-support services.
In Buffalo, families can compare 6 published providers, including 6 with cremation-related services, 6 with burial or cemetery-related services, and 6 with pre-planning support.
154 Weimar St, Buffalo, NY 14206
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This directory currently lists 6 published funeral homes, cremation providers, cemeteries, or memorial-service providers in Buffalo, NY.
6 listed providers in Buffalo, NY include cremation-related services. Examples include The Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home, Inc., Castiglia Funeral Home Inc, Amigone Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
6 listed providers include burial, cemetery, graveside, or memorial-property services. Examples include The Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home, Inc., Castiglia Funeral Home Inc, Amigone Funeral Home and Cremation Services.
6 listed providers include pre-planning or pre-need arrangement support in their service data.
The Kevin M. Mason Funeral Home, Inc. has the highest review count in this city dataset with 46 reviews. Review counts are one comparison signal, not a recommendation by themselves.
Funeral costs in Buffalo typically range from $7,000 to $12,000 for traditional services, while direct cremation averages $1,500 to $3,500. New York State requires funeral homes to provide itemized price lists upon request. The 6 funeral homes in Buffalo offer varying price points, with the directory's average rating of 4.6 stars indicating consistent value across providers.
Cremation has become the preferred choice in Buffalo and across New York State, now exceeding 50% of all final arrangements. Buffalo's 6 funeral homes all offer cremation services, with options ranging from direct cremation to full memorial services with the cremated remains present. New York law mandates a 24-hour waiting period after death before cremation can occur.
Buffalo families should compare the 6 local funeral homes based on services offered, pricing transparency, and verified reviews averaging 4.6 stars. Visiting facilities in person helps assess cleanliness, staff professionalism, and whether the atmosphere matches your family's needs. New York State licenses all funeral directors, which can be verified through the Department of Health.
A licensed funeral director must be notified to transport the deceased from the place of death to a Buffalo funeral home within New York State regulations. The 6 Buffalo providers offer 24-hour emergency response for this initial transfer. Families should gather essential documents including the deceased's identification, Social Security number, and any pre-arrangement contracts during this period.
New York requires embalming only for public viewings or if final disposition occurs more than 24 hours after death, though refrigeration is an acceptable alternative. Burial in Buffalo must occur in established cemeteries, with green burial options available at select locations. Scattering cremated remains is permitted on private property with owner consent or at designated public sites following local Buffalo ordinances.
1132 Delaware Ave, Buffalo, NY 14209
All 6 Buffalo funeral homes offer pre-planning services, allowing families to lock in current prices and document specific wishes. New York State law protects pre-need funeral funds through trust accounts or insurance products that funeral homes must maintain separately. Pre-arranging in Buffalo also reduces emotional and financial burden on surviving family members during an already difficult time.