Our History

We trace our roots to the early 1890’s when D.W. Newcomer, a sash and door maker, was called upon to construct a coffin for a close friend. This brief encounter led Mr. Newcomer to enter funeral service by opening D.W. Newcomer’s Undertaking and Livery Service in Kansas City, Missouri in 1893. Followed by his son, David Newcomer, and grandson, Warren Newcomer, the Newcomer family continued in funeral service. 



In 1995, fourth-generation funeral director Ren Newcomer and his wife Theresa expanded the family business to New York, and our Colonie chapel opened that same year, followed decades later by our Watervliet chapel in 2016. Ren and Theresa's children Maggie and John continue the tradition of providing quality funeral service at a fair price that has guided the family for generations. 

We believe you deserve personal service, merchandise of the highest quality, and a price that is fair to you. In today's world of large corporations and ever-increasing prices, we are proud to be able to serve you with the highest caliber of personal service at a price that is far below what other funeral homes charge. You have our word that we will continue to work faithfully to uphold the family heritage that has served Capital Region families so well for generations.