About

At Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, we have proudly provided funeral and cremation services to families in the Yonkers, New York, community since May 1981, when the Whalen Funeral Home and the Ball Funeral Home merged to form one location. Throughout the years, we continue to evolve to meet the needs of the diverse Yonkers community while maintaining a tradition of exceptional service, respect and integrity.

Dedicated and experienced staff

Our professional, experienced and dedicated staff will provide exceptional, compassionate care to you during this difficult and emotional time in your life. At Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, we believe funeral services should reflect the lives of those being honored. We promise to do our utmost to create a meaningful tribute to your loved one that will be remembered and cherished by your family and friends.

WHV 2020 - Level 4We honor veterans

At Whalen & Ball Funeral Home, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, we are honored to serve our nation’s heroes and take this responsibility seriously. We have taken steps to ensure our staff is knowledgeable of all the benefits available to military veterans and their families.

In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.

Comforting chapels

To better meet your needs, our spacious funeral home has several chapels with flexible seating options. Our elegant and comforting rooms are designed to make you feel at home and are finely decorated. The distinct fireplaces throughout the facility also add to the relaxing and peaceful atmosphere.

A trusted provider in Yonkers

In 1995, we proudly joined the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cemetery service providers. As a Dignity Memorial provider, we provide both the compassionate care you expect from a Yonkers-operated establishment and the value you deserve from the largest and most trusted network of funeral and cremation service providers in North America.

Visit us

We invite you to visit our beautiful funeral home located at 168 Park Ave., in Yonkers. Please contact us if you are in immediate need of our services or would like more information about our funeral, cremation and memorialization services.

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Celebration of Life Planning

Our planners are celebration of life experts. We plan more celebrations each year than any other provider, and we know just what to do to create a uniquely beautiful and heartfelt tribute with attention to detail like no other.

Every family who entrusts us with their loved one’s service can expect an event that includes:
  • meaningful music celebration of life

    Meaningful music

    Families are surprised to learn that we can play any songs you’d like or a different playlist for every aspect of the celebration.

  • cherished memories celebration of life

    Cherished memories

    A curated display of photographs and personal items invites family and friends to remember special moments and defining details.

  • a personalized message celebration of life

    A personalized message

    We work with a celebrant, clergy member or officiant to craft a heartfelt message that reflects your loved one and uplifts guests.

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When planning a celebration of life, your imagination is the only limit.

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Plan a Simple Cremation

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Come eat with us—our treat—and learn about planning ahead

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Featured customer testimonials

We love hearing from the families we serve. Their feedback helps us continue unique and meaningful celebrations that honor loved ones with unparalleled attention to detail.

Everything was wonderful. A lot of care, love, and respect was put into this tragedy.

Mary M. Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

January 2025

Extremely compassionate Funeral Director Mile, never rushed us. He was readily available to answer our questions & concerns. He was caring from beginning to the end. In our time of sorrow, Mike gave us clarity of the funeral arrangements. He followed up with a call after the funeral. The funeral home is very clean, the chapel ...

Winonah J. Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

January 2025

Chris Ryan was so kind. He listened to everything we wanted. When we requested the st. Michael the Archangel as a prayer card, he didn't have it but said he'd get it. When my mother requested a pink rose it was there waiting. When I asked for Chris DiCostanza he wasn't available on the day we made arrangements but he made sure ...

Donna B. Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

January 2025

Caring, professional no complaints before during or after. Highly recommend for families who have no idea where to go or what to do when a family member passes. Everything was explained with precision and perfection.

Marvin O. Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

January 2025

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