Our experience has taught us that when losing a loved one, those left behind feel lost and alone. Many do not know where to turn to or how to cope. Our grief support programs in place are dedicated to helping you during your difficult time and making each day a little easier for you when a loved one is lost. Whether you are in need of a funeral, a cremation, or a combination of services, our team can help. You will find available services like military honors, veteran services, cremation with a memorial service, burials, pre-need funeral services, and more. In addition, you can purchase all funeral products through the home like caskets, urns, vaults, and permanent memorialization products.
Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home loves to serve families from Rochester, Irondequoit, Webster , Brighton, Henrietta, Gates Chili, Pittsford, Victor, Penfield, and Greece. Our Life Celebration home aims to offer customizations to each end-of-life service to make the event memorable and reflective of the personality of the deceased
When you are ready to plan a funeral that is in the near or far future, contact Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home in Rochester, NY at (585) 342-8500. We are happy to sit down with you and record your wishes for an upcoming funeral. When you preplan, you save your family loads of stress so that they can focus on family and what is really important after your death.
"My mother passed away in 2014 and I am so thankful that I chose Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home to handle the arrangements. Shawn was with my family from the beginning of preparations to the gravesite. He handled everything with respect and compassion. DVD's given to members of the family are something we will cherish always."
"Arrangements were made for my father & mother in a very professional manner. From the start of the process to the very end Shawn and Alan were there to guide and console us. I would recommend them to anyone looking for compassion and respect during this difficult time."
"The Giltner family were extremely helpful with all the funeral arrangements that needed to be made in Rochester for the death of my mom. Being out of state, it was necessary that my siblings and I find a funeral home we could trust. My mother moved from Rochester to be with her three children in Arizona so it was extremely important for me to feel comfortable with my decision getting my mom back to Rochester to be buried next to my dad."
"They are truly professionals and people we can trust. Thank you Shawn and Alan."
"Our family has requested Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home's services since the 1960's. Each of our loved ones has received the best care. All of our interactions with the Giltners has been understanding and compassionate. The facilities are very nice and can accommodate their guests needs. Our loved ones have had the peace of mind in knowing that everything is taken care of when the time comes. We have had dealings with other funeral homes and there is no comparison to working with Dreier-Giltner."
"Our family experienced caring and compassionate concern during the planning for our loved ones final farewell. Our family experienced these important qualities under the capable and loving care of Alan and Shawn Giltner. Our questions and requests for special services were addressed with professionalism and sincere thoughtfulness. We were grateful for Alan and Shawn's assistance during this difficult time."
"Our family has used the services of Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home for many years. We have always been pleased with their arrangements. We know that at such a difficult time in our lives Dreier-Giltner will handle everything with care and compassion for our family and friends."
"What we had neglected to address they made sure to remind us that we might wish to do so. It is comforting at such a sad time to know that there are people looking after us. I would highly recommend their services to any who are suffering the loss of a loved one."
"It doesn't seem possible that our Mother died over 10 months ago. As per her wishes-as well as her pre-planning-she was buried from John M. Hedges Funeral Home. As prepared as one is to accept the death of a loved one, when the time arrives it is very difficult. Both Alan and Shawn Giltner handled Mother's arrangements per her instructions and our wishes. Both were readily available to attend to and answer our many questions and concerns."
"Their ability to make something difficult go so smoothly is truly a sign of the professionalism and pride they take at Dreier-Giltner Funeral Home"
"Respect, patience, and professionalism, three words that define Shawn and Alan Giltner. From the 2am arrival to the nursing home to meet my family who had just lost their mother to the final graveside service and follow up, they were there with us every step of the way. They often anticipated our needs before we knew we had them. Working with a bereaved family scattered across the country, Shawn's patience was the comfort we needed."