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William J. Rockefeller Funeral Home
165 Columbia Turnpike, Rensselaer, NY 12144 · (518) 449-7047
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★★★★★5.012 Google reviews

About William J. Rockefeller Funeral Home

William J. Rockefeller Funeral Home is an independently owned funeral home serving the Rensselaer, NY area. They offer full-service funeral arrangements, though specific details about their complete range of services — such as pre-planning options or veterans' services — are not publicly listed. Direct cremation starts at $2,195, which is a reasonable starting point for the region, though families should ask for a full General Price List to understand the complete range of costs before making decisions. The home holds a 5.0-star rating on Google, though with only 12 reviews, that score reflects a small sample size and may not capture the full range of family experiences.
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Pricing overview
Source: General Price List · Data as of Apr 2026
Direct cremation
All-inclusive package
$2,195
Direct cremation from
$2,195
Basic Services of Funeral Director and Staff1 items
Basic Services of the Director, Staff, and Overhead
$1,350
Embalming1 items
Embalming
$575
Use of Facilities and Staff4 items
Use of Facilities and Staff for Viewing/Visitation
$600
Use of Facilities and Staff for Funeral Ceremony
$900
Use of Facilities and Staff for Memorial Service
$900
Use of Equipment and Staff for Graveside Service
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Transportation3 items
Transfer of Remains to Funeral Home (First Call)
$350
Use of a Funeral Coach (Hearse)
$295
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
$2,195
Immediate Burial1 items
Direct Burial
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Google Reviews
★★★★★Scott Earing
4 months ago

Ashley, Marshal, and Michael were the most helpful and compassionate people during our families time of need. There wasn't a question unanswered, and they guided us through every step needed. Truly a comforting team.

★★★★★Albina Cook
a year ago

I must extend my gratitude to the caring staff at the Rockefeller Funeral Home. For I have had a string of unexpected events happen with far too many close loved ones the last few years and I know they have been in good hands by Ashley, Mike, Marshall, Wayne, and the entire staff at Rockefellers. Pa…

★★★★★Ashes into Glass
3 years ago

It was a pleasure to work with Marshall and colleagues at William J Rockefeller Funeral Home. We found them to be very personal and professional.

★★★★★Linda Cossart
8 years ago

I can’t say enough about my experiences with Marshall and the entire staff. They took excellent care of my entire family when we lost my beloved Mom and Dad seven years ago, my very dear brother in law last summer and now my sweetheart- my partner- my husband last week. They go well above and beyond…

★★★★★Weejee4
12 years ago

My husband died and we weren't expecting him to. We took his body here for the wake transport to the church for funeral service. My mother-in-law didn't want an open coffin, but she did not tell me, so I had it open. She told me later she was glad the coffin was open, because they did such fine…

Quick facts
OwnershipIndependent
Phone(518) 449-7047
ServicesNot provided
HoursNot provided
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