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W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home
1700 Washington Avenue, Rensselaer, NY 12144 · (518) 286-3400
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★★★★★4.943 Google reviews

About W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home

W.J. Lyons Jr. Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Rensselaer, NY area. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, which typically includes options such as burial and cremation services, with direct cremation starting at $1,700. Families have rated them 4.9 out of 5 stars across 43 Google reviews, a strong rating that suggests consistent positive experiences, though the relatively modest review volume means it reflects a smaller sample than some larger providers.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,720
Traditional burial
Full-service package
$5,250
Direct cremation from
$2,720
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,585
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$500
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$450
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$520
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$520
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$375
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$300
Use of a Family Car (Limousine)
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Forwarding of Remains1 items
Forwarding Remains to Another Funeral Home
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Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home1 items
Receiving Remains from Another Funeral Home
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Direct Cremation1 items
Direct Cremation
$1,700
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Theresa Beach
2 months ago

The funeral home did a truly beautiful job with everything for my husband, Eddie. During one of the hardest times of my life, they were compassionate, respectful, and attentive to every detail. They handled everything with such care and professionalism, which brought our family comfort and peace. I’…

★★★★★Tammy Kishbaugh
2 months ago

During a very sad time in our lives we needed the services of W.J. Lyons, Jr. Funeral Home, Inc. Crystal and Amy were absolutely the best. They were both very knowledgeable and helped our family decide what was the best for our mom. They made the process very easy and were very friendly, caring, …

★★★★★robert durivage
3 months ago

Dear Caitlin and the WJ Lyons Funeral Home Team, On behalf of our family, thank you for the compassionate and professional care you provided during the passing of our father, Joseph (George) Durivage. Your attention to detail and willingness to accommodate our needs meant a great deal to us during …

★★★★★Kristen Alderman
5 months ago

We cannot say enough wonderful things about Lyons, and especially Caitlin & Crystal! I reached out to them ahead of time for planning purposes and after a quick conversation with Caitlin, she knew exactly what we wanted. In her follow-up email she remembered every detail and that’s when I knew I cou…

★★★★★Heather Ball
7 months ago

Losing someone you love is one of the hardest things you can go through. It leaves you feeling raw, overwhelmed, and unsure of what to do next. That’s why having someone you trust to help guide you through it means everything. My family has turned to Lyons Funeral Home for three generations, and no…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(518) 286-3400
ServicesNot provided
HoursOpen 24 hours
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