Mereness-Putnam Funeral Home
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Please take your time and browse through our website. We are extremely proud of our traditions, our facility, and the attention to details that are provided to you and your family. Nestled in the beautiful and historic Schoharie Valley of Upstate New York, our area is known as the breadbasket of the American Revolution and only 30 miles from the capital of New York.

From our humble beginnings to the current technological world, it is our purpose at all times to render a considerate and thoughtful service that may continue to merit your highest esteem. If a question should arise, please do not hesitate to contact us. We are available by phone or email 24 hours per day, any day of the week.
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When it comes to your final arrangements, shouldn't you make the decisions? The arrangements you make will reflect your exact wishes and desires. Pre-arranging your own service will help to ease the burden of your loved ones. It will also alleviate any questions, problems or differences, which can occur among family members.
The basic Military Funeral Honors (MFH) ceremony consists of the folding and presentation of the United States flag to the veterans' family and the playing of Taps. The ceremony is performed by a funeral honors detail consisting of at least two members of the Armed Forces. The Funeral Honors rendered to you or your veteran will be determined by the status of the veteran.
The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) furnishes upon request, at no charge to the applicant, a Government headstone or marker for the unmarked grave of any deceased eligible veteran in any cemetery around the world, regardless of their date of death. When the grave is already marked, applicants will have the option to apply for either a traditional headstone or marker, or a new device (available spring 2009).
A United States flag is provided, at no cost, to drape the casket or accompany the urn of a deceased veteran who served honorably in the U. S. Armed Forces. It is furnished to honor the memory of a veteran's military service to his or her country. Generally, the flag is given to the next-of-kin, as a keepsake, after its use during the funeral service.
This video answers common questions about burial vaults, such as why they are required and the benefits they provide. This video outlines the differences in construction and types of Wilbert burial vaults as well as various personalization options available to enhance the committal service experience.
Reviews (3)
Fran Sossei
Fran Sossei
May 14, 2021
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My daughter passed in Fla. in Feb. Richard and Janet were incredibly helpful to our family in handling all the details to bring my daughter home. We never expected to have to face such tragedy, but their expertise in handling matters was very helpful. Their personal efforts and compassion through our families loss made our loss tolerable. Their continued support for our family was heartwarming knowing they truly cared for our family. I would definitely recommend seeking their compassionate care during the most difficult time of your life.
Anthony Cortese
Anthony Cortese
Jan 06, 2021
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If I could give this place zero stars, I would.
I recently lost my brother and I was incredibly upset with the way they conducted business. The director/owner named Janet is extremely cold, condescending, and temperamental...
To start off, a lot of friends and family were contacting me for the times of both the mass and burial. So instead of asking both of my parents or his spouse who were heart broken, I decided to call the funeral home myself. I asked the receptionist the times for the mass and burial (which was literally 2 days away) and she didnt know either. Keep in mind, most people were
Amy McCann
Amy McCann
Nov 15, 2020
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Janet and Richard are amazing!! Thank you so much for your amazing service and compassion!! ❤