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Trusted Funeral Services in Greenport, NY
Established in 1862, we began as an adjunct to the S.B. Horton Furniture Company, leveraging our expertise in crafting burial coffins. In the early 1940s, we transitioned to a dedicated funeral home, evolving through ownership changes until Douglas R. Mathie acquired the business in 2002, preserving its heritage while modernizing facilities. Our 2003 renovation integrated industry-leading technologies while maintaining a residential ambiance. We specialize in comprehensive funeral services, cremation, pre-planning, veterans' benefits coordination, and international arrangements, emphasizing compassionate, personalized care.With roots in Greenport, NY, we serve families locally and globally, prioritizing transparency, ethical practices, and emotional support. Our team of professionals combines decades of experience with innovative solutions to ease the logistical and emotional burdens during times of loss.
Services
Funeral Services
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning
Veterans Services
Sea Scattering
Highlights and features
- 158 years of heritage serving Long Island families
- 24/7 availability for immediate assistance
- Customizable pre-planning options with flexible payment
- International shipping and receiving capabilities
- Veterans burial benefits specialists
Services
Funeral Services
Our full-service funeral ceremonies include personalized visitations, religious or secular services, and burial coordination. Families receive expert guidance in selecting caskets, coordinating obituaries, and navigating legal requirements. Our century-old tradition combines dignified presentation with compassionate support during difficult times.
Cremation Services
We offer complete cremation solutions with memorialization choices including private or public visitations, scattering ceremonies, or urn internment. Our team provides detailed information about all options while respecting cultural traditions and personal preferences for final arrangements.
Pre-Planning
Our pre-planning service allows individuals to document wishes and establish payment plans for future needs. This compassionate approach eases family decision-making during emotional times while ensuring personal preferences are honored through legally binding documentation.
Veterans Services
Specialized coordination for veterans' benefits includes military funeral honors, flag presentation, and VA headstone applications. Our staff maintains certification in military protocols to ensure proper recognition for service members' sacrifices through formal ceremonies and documentation support.
Sea Scattering
Our sea scattering service provides dignified memorialization for those connected to maritime life. We coordinate legal requirements, vessel arrangements, and ceremonial elements for scattering ashes in local waterways, creating meaningful closure for coastal communities.
Questions
What pre-planning options are available?
We offer customizable pre-planning with payment plans, legal documentation, and transferable arrangements across locations.
Do you handle veterans' benefits?
Yes, we coordinate military honors, VA headstones, and burial benefits for eligible veterans.
Can cremation include visitation?
Absolutely, we offer public or private visitations before cremation to honor the deceased appropriately.
What international services do you provide?
We handle transportation, documentation, and legal requirements for domestic and international transfer of remains.
How does sea scattering work?
We arrange permitted ocean scattering, ceremonial elements, and legal documentation for coastal memorials.
Are 24/7 emergency services available?
Yes, we provide immediate assistance for death notifications, transportation, and urgent arrangements.
Reviews (2)
Regina Christoforatos
Jun 30, 2020
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What a wonderful experience at such a dark time in our lives. It is never easy to experience a loss. Barbara was amazing, loving and caring during this very difficult time. Thank you Horton-Mathie.
Kevin Power
Nov 14, 2019
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Barbara and Doug are terrific people who handled everything for my family at a very difficult time for us. Their's is obviously a service industry, but they truly go above and beyond.
