In the current social climate, it is even more challenging for families to honor their loved one in the manner in which they were accustomed. When you have experienced the loss of a loved one, you can trust us to guide you through the arrangements necessary to create a meaningful ceremony that celebrates the unique life being honored.
Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing. Our mission is to provide that service, while adhering to the current NYS regulations. Our family is happy to offer new services to allow for participation remotely for the public.
Our staff is committed to providing the highest quality care and service in your time of need, and we take pride in our responsibility to lighten your burden as you take the first steps toward healing. Our mission is to provide that service, while adhering to the current NYS regulations. Our family is happy to offer new services to allow for participation remotely for the public.
Services
We're dedicated to providing personalized, professional and compassionate services to help lighten your burden and support you through the difficult times that follow the loss of a loved one. We're honored to assist you in your time of need, and would like to assure you that we'll do everything in our power to make your experience a meaningful and memorable one.
Our firm started serving the needs of the people in the Middletown area in a store front under the name of the Rockafellow Burial Company in 1899. In 1929, it purchased the former Galloway residence at eleven Orchard Street in downtown Middletown, and it became the Burnett Funeral Home.
Lester J. Burnett, owner and operator, died in 1952, and the business was taken over by Leroy J. Applebee, who had worked for the funeral home since the early 1930s.The name was then changed to the Applebee Funeral Home. Mr. Applebee retired in 1968, and the business was taken over by R. Barry McPhillips, who had served the firm for over a decade at that time.
Lester J. Burnett, owner and operator, died in 1952, and the business was taken over by Leroy J. Applebee, who had worked for the funeral home since the early 1930s.The name was then changed to the Applebee Funeral Home. Mr. Applebee retired in 1968, and the business was taken over by R. Barry McPhillips, who had served the firm for over a decade at that time.
Our experienced and professional staff are here to guide you through the creation of a service that reflects your values, your preferences, and your loved one's individual life story. We offer a variety of ways for you to honor their life, pay tribute, and celebrate special memories as you begin to heal and find closure.
Planning your funeral arrangements in advance allows you to take your time in deciding how you'd like to be celebrated after you're gone. It also lets you give invaluable peace of mind to your family members by removing the burden of making those personal decisions during such an emotionally difficult time.
Losing someone you love or care deeply about is very painful. You may experience a variety of difficult emotions, and it's sometimes hard to imagine that the anger and sadness you feel will ever fade. It's important to remember that grief is a natural and normal reaction to a significant loss, and that you're not alone.
Reviews (7)
Jade R.
Dec 04, 2021
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I would never in a million years recommend this business to anyone: family, friend, not even an enemy.
My mother was on hospice and passed away at home last month. My sister and I called Applebee-McPhillips since they were recommended to us by hospice. Let me tell you... I couldn't believe my ears! The woman who answered the phone sounded so rushed and overwhelmed and inconvenienced. I keep saying it felt like we were calling to have old furniture picked up instead of our deceased mother's body! The woman who answered the phone at Applebee-McPhillips was curt and not warm or accommodating whatsoever
My mother was on hospice and passed away at home last month. My sister and I called Applebee-McPhillips since they were recommended to us by hospice. Let me tell you... I couldn't believe my ears! The woman who answered the phone sounded so rushed and overwhelmed and inconvenienced. I keep saying it felt like we were calling to have old furniture picked up instead of our deceased mother's body! The woman who answered the phone at Applebee-McPhillips was curt and not warm or accommodating whatsoever
Terri Grady
Nov 29, 2021
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Stacey Fairweather
Aug 17, 2021
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Richdee Deerich
Apr 24, 2021
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Nicole Parrotta
Apr 05, 2021
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No words can explain how wonderful the family of Applebee-McPhillips Funeral Home is. My father deserved very special services and they assured that. They had everything very well planned and made us feel that we went above and beyond to have a beautiful service. With everything that have given us and done for us I can honestly say that this family knows how to make you feel that you have put your loved ones to Rest In Peace. I highly recommend this funeral home. We thank the family at Applebee’s for everything they have done for us!
Kym Haney
Feb 22, 2021
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I cannot say enough about this funeral home. We just lost our second son this past month, and this is a devastating time. Mary, Jodi, Victoria and Richard walked beside us every step of the way. They showered us with compassion, and love and it was genuine. To have them be with us and care for us with the passing of two of my sons was comforting. Mary made it seem like they were her boys too. I just loved that. I knew they were in good hands. They truly take their job seriously and offer any kind of help you may need. We love you all!
Inspirational Dances Giannico
Aug 04, 2020
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My mother passed away in May. It was the in the during the COVID pandemic, as such there were numerous restrictions on services and burials. We couldn’t get a burial date for 3 weeks. In the meantime I was having my own health issues. Needless to say the stress was incredible.
I am so grateful for Applebee-McPhillips. They truly went the extra mile. They were compassionate, did whatever they could to ease the process. And while other funeral homes were clearly about money, Applebee-Mcphillips was not hundreds but a couple of thousand dollars lower than their competitors. Mary was incredible
I am so grateful for Applebee-McPhillips. They truly went the extra mile. They were compassionate, did whatever they could to ease the process. And while other funeral homes were clearly about money, Applebee-Mcphillips was not hundreds but a couple of thousand dollars lower than their competitors. Mary was incredible
