In 1954, William F. Morrison, Sr., along with his wife Ruth, founded The Morrison Funeral Home on Bartholdi Avenue and through his years of service earned the reputation as "a funeral director's director." A fact not known by everyone in the Tri-Boro area was that Bill Morrison was an accomplished drummer who played with the Jimmy Dorsey Band and several other "Big Bands" in the 1940's.
His playing was curtailed by World War II when he entered the U.S. Navy. Maybe a better known fact about Morrison was his love for dining out. He was a familiar face in many local eateries as well as restaurants outside the immediate area. He was a 1947 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
His playing was curtailed by World War II when he entered the U.S. Navy. Maybe a better known fact about Morrison was his love for dining out. He was a familiar face in many local eateries as well as restaurants outside the immediate area. He was a 1947 graduate of the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
Services
We understand that making the many decisions which come at a time of loss can be difficult. We offer our support by providing you with two options as you consider making immediate arrangements. Please call us at 1-973-838-2290 to make arrangements in person with a caring professional. With online Arrangements, you can take your time to select the arrangements which are best for your preferences and budget.
Staff members of The Morrison Funeral Home are caring and experienced professionals who understand that each family is unique and has personal requests and traditions. These requests and traditions are of utmost importance to our staff of licensed funeral directors. No.4148- Before coming to The Morrison Funeral Home, Jim graduated from SUNY Farmingdale in 1987 and shortly afterwards received his New York State Funeral Directors license.
The Morrison Funeral offers two modern chapels that offers comfort to you and your family during a stressful time in your life. Our quality sound system, and video memorial tributes on DVD, create a soothing environment for your family and friends that are present to honor your loved one. Our arrangement office and display rooms are respectful and dignified, offering you many choices to commemorate a life that has been lived.
Most of us plan ahead in life. We plan for our wedding, our children's education, family vacations, and other significant expected life events. We also plan for the unexpected events of life by purchasing home, auto and medical insurance. Understanding the benefits of pre-planning has prompted many to take the step to plan their own arrangements.
Many who have undergone the emotional strain of arranging a funeral within hours of losing a loved one have made the choice to pre-plan their own funeral. Doing so lifts the burden from their loved ones by relieving decision-making pressure at a time of grief and emotional stress. Funeral arrangements are a deeply personal choice.
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Zaida Dilone
Nov 21, 2019
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Alexandra Gregory
May 08, 2019
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I can’t say enough great things about this place. I shopped around looking for the best funeral home and I found it. Jim, the funeral director, genuinely cared and his work and consideration really showed how compassionate he was. The funeral home has great pricing, were always available to talk and very easy going. I can’t imagine how I would have gotten through this difficult time without their help.
Vanessa Kurz
Jul 08, 2018
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