named programs · 4 · from sources
What they call their work
Adult Cremation Service
Provides cremation services for adults at a flat fee of $450, including state-mandated fees
Grief Support Resources
Provides educational articles on grief, written by Dr. Bill Webster, covering topics such as bereavement, coping with loss, and supporting grieving individuals
Infant Cremation Service
Offers cremation services for infants (0–1 year) at a cost of $200, including state fees
Legal Guidance Services
Offers informational resources on legal matters following death, including wills, probate, executors, and death certificates
activities · 4 groups
What they do
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Cemetery and Cremation Services 6 activities
- Authorization and Compliance ProcessingProcesses and provides the Authorization for Cremation & Disposition document as required by New York State law, ensuring legal compliance for all cremation services.
- Cremation ServicesProvides cremation services for adults and infants, including the reduction of human remains to bone fragments using extreme heat and evaporation, with pricing set at $450 for adults and $200 for infants, inclusive of state-mandated fees. Services are conducted by appointment Monday through Saturday, 7:00 am to 12:00 pm, and the facility is closed on Sundays and major holidays.
- Facility Operations and DesignOperates a crematory facility designed to be warm and inviting for visitors, reflecting a commitment to care and respect for families.
- Provision of Temporary ContainersProvides temporary cardboard containers for cremated remains when families do not supply an urn.
- Return of Cremated RemainsReturns cremated remains to the delivering funeral home either via pickup or certified mail, following completion of cremation services.
- Simultaneous Cremation ServicesOffers simultaneous cremation for two individuals when authorized by the legal next of kin.
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24/7 Crisis and Warmline Support Services 1 activity
- 24/7 Death Services SupportOffers 24/7 availability to answer questions and provide guidance related to death services.
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Grief Support Groups and Counseling 1 activity
- Grief and Bereavement Support ResourcesProvides grief support guides, educational articles on types of grief, and a comprehensive online library of grief resources authored by the Director of Grief Education to help individuals understand and navigate their grief. Also offers practical guidance on gathering important legal documents and navigating the funeral process through FAQs.
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Uncategorized 1 activity
- Veterans Burial Benefits GuidanceProvides informational guidance directing families to U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs resources for veterans' burial benefits, headstones, markers, medallions, and required forms.
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financials · form 990 · fy2023
revenue
Total revenue$210K
Contributions & grants$00%
Program service revenue$210K100%
Investment income$90%
Other revenue$0
expenses
Total expenses$179K
Program expenses95%
Admin / overhead5%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$17K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$147K
Cash$31K
Investments$0
Liabilities$4K
Net assets$144K
Liquid reserves2.1 mo
5 years on record · 2019–2023 · YoY revenue -7.3%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2023
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALAN SEDAM | PR/DIR | 20 | $34K |
board members · 3
- CHRISTOPHER SANCHEZ — BOARD MEMBER
- JAMIE TAYLOR — BOARD MEMBER
- JULIE FREDERICK — SEC/TREAS
relationships · 11
Who they work with
- American Legion Post #916 Partner — Alan G. Sedam is a member of this veterans organization.
- Dr Bill Webster Partner — Director of Grief Education at Frederick Bros. Crematory, Inc., and author of the grief resources provided by the organization.
- Jefferson Lewis Funeral Directors Association Network — Julie A. Buckley Frederick served as secretary for many years.
- NYS Department of State Division of Cemeteries Government — Regulatory body whose approved policies the crematory follows.
- NYS Department of State, Division of Cemeteries Government — Regulatory agency overseeing the crematory's operations.
- New York State Department of State Government — Follows cremation regulations and requirements set by the New York State Department of State.
- New York State Funeral Directors Association Network — Julie A. Buckley Frederick served on the board for seven years.
- SUNY College of Technology at Canton Network — Multiple staff members are graduates of the Mortuary Science program; Scott D. Booth serves on the program's Advisory Board.
- Theresa Fire Department Partner — Jeffrey Frederick volunteers with the department and serves as a Fire District Commissioner.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Partner — Collaborates by referring individuals to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for authoritative information on veterans' burial benefits and related services.
- U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs Partner — Directs families to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs for information on veteran benefits including headstones, markers, medallions, and burial allowances.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Education as Grief Supportmethodology: grief_educationBy providing educational resources and content, the organization supports emotional healing after loss because increased understanding of grief processes fosters empathy and empowers individuals to navigate bereavement.
- Family-Centered Care Modelmethodology: family_centered_careBy prioritizing empathy, personal connection, and a warm environment in service delivery, the organization enhances emotional support for grieving families because human-centered experiences improve coping during bereavement.
- Licensed Professional Operationmethodology: licensed_professional_operationBy being owned and operated by state-licensed funeral directors, the organization ensures regulatory compliance and service professionalism because licensing mandates adherence to legal, ethical, and operational standards in cremation services.