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Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc.

8630 Transit Road, East Amherst, New York, 14051

(716) 639-8890 · mesnekoff.com

Family-Owned · Established 1935

Independently owned by Jay L. Mesnekoff and Maggie A. Early (3rd generation)

●Independent record, compiled from the funeral home's public materials — not yet confirmed by the funeral home. Correct a fact

About Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc.

Mesnekoff Funeral Home is a third-generation, family-owned Jewish funeral home serving the Buffalo area since 1935. The facility spans over 8,000 square feet and works with the local Chevra Kadisha to honor traditional customs. The owners hold leadership positions in KAVOD, a Jewish funeral professional organization.

May be relevant for: Western New York families seeking a well-established, family-owned Jewish funeral home with deep community ties and traditional capabilities.

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Jewish services at Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc.

Documented from their website. Not independently verified.

Tahara From website · Apr 2026▼
Works closely with the local Chevra Kadisha and follows all necessary Jewish customs.
Chapel On-Site From website · Apr 2026▼
Maintains an 8,000 square foot facility handling chapel services.
Livestream From website · Apr 2026▼
Offers live video streaming of chapel services for loved ones unable to attend.
Shiva Support From website · Apr 2026▼
Offers a Hospitality Room for receptions with meals catered by approved vendors.
Not found on their website — worth asking about
Shomer / ShemiraTachrichimKosher CasketsIsrael TransportGreen / Natural BurialPre-Planning

Hours, availability and how they work

Practical details from the funeral home's public materials, April 2026.

Family-owned funeral home in its third generation of operation.
Per funeral home website
Serving Western New York since 1935.
Per funeral home website
Over 8,000 square foot facility.
Per funeral home website
Works with local Chevra Kadisha.
Per funeral home website
Additional claims from the funeral home
Provides highly personalized care.
Offers modern amenities including live streaming of services.

Where it is, and the cemeteries they serve

Jewish cemeteries nearby
Congregation Shir Shalom Cemetery
Buffalo · 6 mi
White Chapel Memorial Park
Buffalo · 6 mi
Acacia Park Cemetery
North Tonawanda · 8 mi
Glenwood Cemetery
Lockport · 9 mi
Elmlawn Memorial Park
Kenmore · 9 mi

Questions to ask Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc.

Not answered in their public materials — worth asking directly — (716) 639-8890.

From the Funeral Home

The funeral home has not added a statement, photos, denominational details, language information, Shabbat policy, or pricing transparency to this listing. These details are available directly from the funeral home and may be added here if the listing is claimed.

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