About

At Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, we have provided funeral services to families in the Oneonta, New York, and the surrounding Otsego County community since 1922. Conveniently located in a quiet, residential area of the city, our funeral home is elegantly decorated and features a chapel, visitation and viewing rooms, memorial gathering facilities, and a children's area for your use during funeral or memorial services.

Personalized funeral service

We believe that each person’s life deserves to be celebrated in a unique and special way. Whether you prefer a traditional funeral or memorial or a customized celebration of life ceremony, our professional and caring associates are committed to creating a memorable and meaningful tribute that honors your loved one’s wishes and reflects his or her passions and individuality. You simply provide the inspiration, and we’ll take care of all of the details.

Trusted provider in Oneonta

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home is a member of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, cremation and cremation service providers. When you choose Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home, you not only receive the compassionate care you expect from an Oneonta-operated establishment, but also the value you deserve from North America’s largest and most trusted network of funeral, cremation and memorialization providers.

History

Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home is the successor to the Rothery-Murphy Funeral Home. Walter Rothery founded the firm in 1922 and was active until his death in 1953. In 1954, John D. Murphy moved his family to Oneonta, New York, and carried on the traditions of Rothery until 1970, at which time he passed away. In 1970, Lester and Sharon Grummons purchased the funeral home from Murphy’s widow.

A successful funeral business

Throughout the years, Les Grummons has continually improved and upgraded the funeral home facility and created and maintains an award-winning landscape of summer flowers and shrubs. He is still active with our funeral home's business. He also serves on several local Oneonta boards and maintains active memberships in various service clubs.

An enduring legacy

Today, we are a member of the Dignity Memorial network of funeral and cremation service providers. For nearly a century, we have provided compassionate and professional care to the Oneonta community and look forward to serving many more generations.

Visit us

We invite you to visit Lester R. Grummons Funeral Home in Oneonta at 14 Grand Street to meet our friendly team and to tour our beautiful funeral home facility. Please contact us if you need immediate assistance, or if you would like more information about our funeral and cremation services.

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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Featured customer testimonials

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

The funeral company kept in contact with me. All steps of the process, they were very professional.

Verified Cremation Customer

August 2024

I knew Lester Grummons from my father's passing 25 years ago and the same quality of care, concern, sympathy and professionalism is still part of this funeral parlor.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

June 2024

Their staff is excellent. They're compassionate and sensitive to what I needed and wanted.

Verified Cremation & Funeral Service Customer

December 2023

Thank you.

Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer

May 2023

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