Meléndez Funeral HomeFamily-owned · Middletown, NY
Family-owned · Middletown, NY · Se habla español

Funeral home in Middletown, NY — when you call, a family answers.

Any hour. Funeral, cremation, and international transfer services — explained clearly in English or Spanish, before you sign anything.

Meléndez Funeral Home facade, Middletown, NY
40+ years of experienceEnglish & SpanishAll faiths & traditionsSame-day response
If a death has just occurred

You don't have to know what to do. We do.

Whether your loved one passed at home, in a hospital, or in hospice care — here is all you need to do right now.

Call us — any hour

A member of the Meléndez family will answer, in English or Spanish, and take it from there. (845) 342-0221.

We bring your loved one into our care

We coordinate directly with the hospital, hospice, or coroner and handle the transfer the same day. You don't make any other calls.

We sit down together — no decisions tonight

When your family is ready, we meet to plan the service. Every option, every detail, in writing, at your pace.

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How we serve your family

Every tradition. Every faith. Every budget.

From the families we've served

They don't thank a company. They thank a person.

★★★★★

"Mr. Meléndez was very, very sympathetic and professional. I would recommend him to anyone near the Middletown area."

Verified family · Middletown, NY
★★★★★

"They treated us like family from the first phone call. Everything was explained in Spanish so my mother understood every decision. No surprises."

Family served · Orange County, NY
Why families choose Meléndez

Six promises we keep

We answer. Always.

24 hours a day, 7 days a week, same-day response. Not an answering service — our family.

In your language

Every conversation, every document, every decision — fully explained in English or Spanish. Nadie firma lo que no entiende.

Honest services, in writing

You will know every detail of the service before you commit to anything. We will never sell you what your family doesn't need.

We come to you

Free in-home arrangement visits. We will meet with you at your home at no extra cost to spare you the trip.

Your traditions, honored

Catholic mass, velorio, all faiths and customs — we have served families of every denomination for over 40 years in this industry.

Home, wherever home is

If your loved one's resting place is in another country, we handle the entire international transfer — consulate, airline, and every document.

Questions & Answers

We're here to help — no question is too small

Take a breath. Then call us at (845) 342-0221 — we're available 24/7. We will guide you through every step, from the first phone call to the final farewell. If you'd prefer, we can come to your home to make arrangements in person, at no additional cost.

Yes. We offer free in-home arrangement visits throughout the Middletown area. If you're more comfortable grieving with your family in your own home, we'll come to you. We can also arrange transportation to and from our funeral home at no cost.

We believe in transparency and honesty. We itemize every service clearly in writing, so you know exactly what is included before making any decisions. Because every family's needs and budget are unique, we encourage you to call us for a clear, no-pressure quote tailored to your wishes. We're happy to discuss payment options and packages that fit your family's budget.

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Call now — a family answers(845) 342-0221 · Available 24/7 · English & Español