About Us

The serene Willowmere chapel with a wooden casket, flowers and candles

Three generations of quiet care

Willowmere Funeral Home was founded in 1962 by Eleanor and Thomas Willowmere, who believed a funeral home should feel like a neighbor's house — warm, unhurried and honest. Their grandchildren run it today by the same rule: treat every family as our own.

From our chapel on Hickory Road to the garden lawns and the green burial meadow, everything we do is shaped around one promise — to honor your loved one and to carry you gently through the days around the farewell.

  • Family-owned and independent since 1962
  • Licensed directors on call 24 hours a day
  • Clear, written pricing — no surprises, ever

Our Funeral Directors

The people who will answer your call, sit with your family and stand beside you on the day.

Portrait of James Willowmere, senior funeral director

James Willowmere

Senior Funeral Director

Portrait of Anna Kowalski, funeral director

Anna Kowalski

Funeral Director

A Willowmere director shaking hands with a family member in support

Our Care Team

Family Support & Aftercare

“From the first phone call at 2 AM to the final rose on the casket, they carried us. I cannot imagine going through it with anyone else.”
The Okafor Family, Brooklyn

Come and meet us

Tour the chapel, walk the grounds, or simply talk through your questions over tea. No appointment needed.

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