Visualize the possibilities with this unique planning tool. Scroll through the images with the slider, and when you've found yourself inspired, visit Designing Your Funeral for additional support in planning a service as unique as the life well-lived. It's important to take the time to acknowledge the uniqueness of the deceased: the individuality of their personality, and the uniqueness of their life's path.
Not just for them, but for you; it affirms the relationship, and leads to healing after loss. Honoring their life is truly an act of love - for the both of you. Taking the time to design your service is a loving act, and not a difficult one. We invite you to explore the seemingly infinite number of ways to celebrate and honor a life.
Not just for them, but for you; it affirms the relationship, and leads to healing after loss. Honoring their life is truly an act of love - for the both of you. Taking the time to design your service is a loving act, and not a difficult one. We invite you to explore the seemingly infinite number of ways to celebrate and honor a life.
Services
We like to think that our building can be more than just a funeral home. We hope it can be a sanctuary of peace and comfort where family and friends can come together to say a memorable goodbye to their loved one. Below you'll find directions to our facility, but do not hesitate to give us a call if you have any trouble finding us.
Please contact us about any of our services or to meet with one of our funeral service professionals. You may contact our general office at (607) 733-7566. We want you to know that we appreciate your attention-to-detail. One of our professional funeral arrangers will call you shortly, or you may choose to call us now at (607) 733-7566.
I bring both personal and professional experience with death and grieving to every counseling situation, which includes the creation of this set of grief counseling resources. I know them to be the best available online today. Whether your loss has been sudden or expected, I'll help you learn to cope with the depth of emotions and experiences that are part of healthy grieving.
Here you will find different links to local businesses that provide helpful products and services. When a death occurs, the order in which things need to be done often depends on where the death occurred. That's why we suggest that you ask a friend for help - someone who is more able to think clearly, and give you the support you need.
Reviews (9)
Harden Boystern
Mar 17, 2021
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Used to be family-owned, and well run ... recently not so much. Have sold out to a conglomerate, let their best funeral director go, and now are solely concerned with making money for the new company. The caring, compassionate atmosphere has been replaced by one of profits first, and the empathic staff have been replaced by mercenaries. Hints of unethical and unscrupulous business behaviors.
M. Cole
Sep 14, 2020
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I can't say enough about the service from Olthof's. I have attended a couple funerals and calling hours here and the service has always been exceptional. At one event it was raining and staff was on hand to help people to their cars with umbrellas. Recently, a friend of my parents passed and I didn't have any contact information for the children but wanted to express my condolences in person. I shared my phone number with Olthof's staff and they were kind enough to contact the family, even thought the series had already taken place 2 weeks earlier. The family then contacted me due to Olthof's kindness
Holly Strickland
Jul 27, 2020
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Kristin Perry
Feb 24, 2020
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My mom was cremated on February 22,2020 when I spoke and made arrangements Thursday with Jody she informed me that it would be a few days before Medicaid/Medicare would approve it so I was looking at Monday to be called so I can bring personal items for her to be cremated with. So this morning (Monday) I received a phone call telling me my mom was cremated Saturday and no phone call was ever made so I could bring the two most important things of my mothers that belonged to her. This is completely unacceptable
Rhonda Sterling Carpenter
Aug 16, 2017
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Mary Philpott
Jun 05, 2016
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Trainman
May 18, 2016
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The only funeral home in the Elmira area for the best, compassionate, highest quality wake and funeral service. They do it right everytime. Nothing but the best for the deceased and the family. The funeral home is spotless and does not smell inside like others in the area. It is easy to access for the disabled and has plenty of parking too.
Danielle Lisa Counterman
Mar 03, 2016
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They are a caring funeral home and have done wonders for my family when we have needed them over the years and most recently for my Aunt Char Galpin. The first time I was there was 12 years ago this month for my Grandpa Galpin's services and then 9 years ago for my Grandma Galpin. 3 very special people in my life!!
Dawn Barton Wolfie
Oct 03, 2015
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