Business Details
21 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Jewish Funeral Services in Syracuse
Sisskind Funeral Service has served the Syracuse Jewish community since 2005, providing compassionate funeral care rooted in tradition. Our team, led by licensed funeral director Steven Sisskind, offers personalized services including traditional funerals, cremation, and graveside ceremonies at locations of families' choosing. We specialize in pre-arranged funeral planning with Medicaid-compliant options, ensuring financial security while preserving families' choices. Our facility accommodates up to 350 guests and features dedicated spaces for children's comfort during services.As members of Kavod and the Jewish Funeral Directors of America, we maintain nationwide networks to repatriate loved ones to Syracuse from any location. Our expertise extends to veteran burial benefits, monument consultation through Karl Lutz Monument Company, and guidance through Jewish mourning customs including Shiva and Yahrzeit observances. We operate 24/7 with direct access to Steven Sisskind at 315-446-4848, maintaining our commitment to ease families' burdens during difficult times.
Services
Traditional Funerals
Cremation Services
Pre-Planning Consultations
Veteran Burial Benefits
Monument Selection
Details
- Year established: 2005
Highlights and features
- Available 24/7 with direct access to funeral director Steven Sisskind
- Specialize in Medicaid-compliant pre-need funeral planning since 2005
- Nationwide network for repatriating loved ones to Syracuse
- Expert guidance through Jewish mourning customs and traditions
- Handicap-accessible facility with 350-person chapel capacity
Associations and certifications
- Kavod (The Independent Jewish Funeral Directors of America)
- Jewish Funeral Directors of America
What people say
24/7 direct access
Compassionate staff
Expert tradition guidance
Seamless arrangements
Community trusted
Services
Traditional Funerals
Full-service traditional funerals include calling hours at our 350-capacity chapel, personalized ceremonies, and graveside services. We coordinate all elements from transportation to officiant arrangements while respecting Jewish traditions. Families receive expert guidance through eulogy preparation and mourning customs.
Pre-Planning Consultations
We offer Medicaid-compliant irrevocable trusts and revocable pre-planning options with guaranteed pricing. Our consultations include document preparation, payment plans, and complete portability between funeral homes. All arrangements can be modified at any time before service execution.
Veteran Burial Benefits
Specialized assistance with VA benefits including headstone procurement, burial flags, and Presidential Memorial Certificates. We coordinate both national cemetery and private cemetery interments while ensuring families receive all entitled military honors and documentation.
Monument Selection
Through our partnership with Karl Lutz Monument Company, we provide personalized monument design and installation services. Our consultation process guides families through material choices, inscriptions, and traditional Jewish memorial symbols while maintaining budget considerations.
Cremation Services
We offer direct cremation services with optional memorial ceremonies. Our staff coordinates urn selection, scattering arrangements, and memorial services either at our facility or location of choice while maintaining compliance with Jewish tradition and family preferences.
People
Steven Sisskind
Funeral Director
Licensed funeral director since 1990, graduate of Simmons School of Mortuary Science. Active in Jewish community leadership, serving multiple synagogue and communal organizations. Available 24/7 for direct family consultation.
Robin Sisskind
Family Support
Provides compassionate assistance during services, supporting families with practical needs and emotional comfort. Integral part of daily operations and community outreach efforts.
Questions
Do you handle out-of-area deaths?
Yes, one call to our 24/7 line coordinates repatriation from any location through our national network of trusted funeral homes.
What pre-planning payment options exist?
We offer flexible payment plans, Medicaid-compliant trusts, and revocable arrangements with full portability between providers.
How are monuments selected?
Our consultation process guides families through design choices using our partner Karl Lutz Monument Company's offerings.
Do veterans receive special benefits?
We coordinate VA headstones, burial flags, and memorial certificates while explaining eligibility for national cemetery interment.
Is your facility accessible?
Our entire facility, including 350-person chapel and children's area, is fully handicap accessible with 100+ parking spaces.
How does pre-need planning work?
We create personalized arrangements with guaranteed pricing options, allowing modifications at any time before service execution.
