This section contains helpful information to guide you through such things as Legal Advice, Grief Resources and Veterans Information. When I was small, my grandfather told me: "Even if you street sweeper be the best." Now, after 40 years of providing traditional and cremation services to families both near and far, this wisdom, taught to me by my immigrant grandfather from Poland, has been the basis of my life.
When you call me in that most difficult hour, you can be assured that your family will receive proper care. Why, you might ask? because I had a great teacher and he would want it that way. Please feel free to browse our pages to learn more about pre-planning a funeral and grief support, as well as the traditional funeral and cremation services that we have to offer.
When you call me in that most difficult hour, you can be assured that your family will receive proper care. Why, you might ask? because I had a great teacher and he would want it that way. Please feel free to browse our pages to learn more about pre-planning a funeral and grief support, as well as the traditional funeral and cremation services that we have to offer.
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Charles "Charlie" Hollis (Holocinski) - Charlie, a native of Queens, New York, is a 1975 graduate of Simmons School of Embalming and Mortuary Science. After serving an apprenticeship at the John G. Butler Funeral Home in Syracuse, Charlie was licensed as a funeral director in New York in 1976.
He is the recent past president of the Onondaga-Oswego Funeral Directors' Association, as well as a member of the New York State Funeral Directors' Association.
He is the recent past president of the Onondaga-Oswego Funeral Directors' Association, as well as a member of the New York State Funeral Directors' Association.
We invite you to use the form provided to leave your thoughts and comments for our testimonials. Upon reviewing, they will be added to the section below, where you can browse through all of our testimonials from the families we are proud to have been able to support during their time of need. Hollis Funeral Home has handled three funerals now for my immediate family.
Take Route 81 South to Exit 22 (Bear Street/Route 298). Turn right onto Bear Street and go through three traffic lights. Just 50 feet past the 3rd traffic light, turn left onto Liberty Street. Go straight to the traffic light at the corner of Liberty and W. Genesee Street, and the funeral home is straight in front of you at the light.
A 'Traditional', Full-Service Funeral usually includes a viewing or visitation and formal funeral service, use of a hearse to transport the body to the funeral site and cemetery, and burial, entombment or cremation of the remains. An 'Alternative' Service may include services such as Green Burial, a Direct Burial or Direct Cremation.
Pre-Planning a funeral is becoming a common practice. More & more people recognize that planning a funeral in advance lessens the burden for those you love. It provides a personal peace of mind that everything is in order. The subject of funerals is never an easy subject to discuss. Dealing with the death of a loved one means making major emotional and financial decisions in a limited amount of time.
Reviews (10)
Alison Neufang
Oct 24, 2021
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At such a sad and confusing time, Charlie Hollis was such an invaluable resource. He was quick to respond and very helpful in guiding me through the process of laying my loved one to rest. My father hadn't made any plans for himself and I had never had to plan funeral arrangements before. I didnt know what I was doing or where to start, but he helped guide me through the process and even helped me make a list of questions to ask as I called a couple of funeral homes to make sure I was making the right choice. His price was much lower than everyone else, but he doesn't skimp on quality. The home
Aaron Clark
Sep 14, 2021
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Donna Thomas
Aug 31, 2021
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Hollis Funeral Home has handled three funerals now for my immediate family. Charlie and his daughter Eileen are absolute professionals that treat families with compassion, and professionalism. They are honest and although no one wants to think about pricing their prices are fair and there is no selling of unnecessary items. Charlie also is incredibly easy to work with; modifying services, arranging items to your specifications, meeting individual needs and requests. He makes himself available to answer any questions, to facilitate any arrangements to make the process as easy as possible.
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Charis Happ
Apr 04, 2021
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Carrie Lenzen
Apr 01, 2021
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I highly recommend Charlie and Hollis Funeral Home. I recently lost one of my best friends and needed to plan for her final wishes, while living 800 miles away. Finding services with transparent pricing and professional communication was very important to me. I found that and more while working with Hollis. Charlie made this very difficult time so easy for me and handled all of my concerns upfront and professionally.
Shelley Conture
Feb 25, 2021
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Kathryn Fay
Jan 15, 2021
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I would like to tell you of my experience with Hollis Funeral Home. From the very start I was comforted by Charlie and his staff. He made sure to guide me through the entire process of the very hard job of finding the best "final resting" items I needed for my husband. He treated me as a family member, not trying to upsell me and at times, coming up with wonderful surprises, such as up-grading a couple of items, because he is caring. His daughter, Eileen, who works by his side, is also kind, caring and may I say, funny at the most appropriate times. My husband's defibrillator alarm went off during
John O'Brien
Oct 15, 2020
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Credible Sources
Sep 18, 2020
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Unbelievable service! I am so grateful for finding Hollis funeral home. My brother passed away in Syracuse and I am in NM, unable to travel. After getting no help from a number of people I spoke with, I was lucky enough to reach Charlie Hollis. From then on, my nightmare was over. He took care of everything, including obtaining funds from the VA to pay for my brother’s cremation. Even without the VA funds, I found Charlie’s prices to be below the average prices in the area. AND, he’s a really nice guy to boot!
Katy C.
Oct 12, 2017
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My family and I were referred to Charlie Hollis when my grandmother unexpectedly passed away. we were from out of town and we didn't know who to turn to. Mr. Hollis was so genuine and sincere, he treated my mother and I like family. We were doing a simple cremation but he treated us with the upmost kindness and respect, and he made the process seamless during a difficult time as we didn't have any prior arrangements. He made sure that we were comfortable with every decision, and that our loved one would be handled with respect. He went out of his way to always be available to answer our
