Our Story

Our Story

The Sessa Family established their business in 1883 on President Street and in the early 1900's, moved their main office to Bay Ridge. In 1985 Joseph V. "Jay" Sessa II merged with The McLaughlin and Sons, Inc. Funeral Homes and solidified the continuation of a family tradition which has cared and brought dignity to the funeral industry for over 100 years

 

In 2015, Antonio Cefalo, a life long Bay Ridge resident and funeral director with McLaughlin and Sons since 1995, entered into partnership with Jay. Together, they will continue serving the Bay Ridge and the surrounding communities with the same dedication for generations to come.

 

Our responsibility is to help guide you through the many decisions of the funeral arrangement process Our staff is committed to providing your family with the highest quality care and service in your time of need. A member of our professional staff answers the phones 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Our Chapels are newly renovated, handicap accessible and we provide valet parking services in addition to an attended parking lot during evening and weekend hours.

What Makes Us Unique

We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. We offer a full selection of:
  1. Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
  2. Burial services and cremation options
  3. Celebrant Services
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, our funeral home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make after the passing of a loved one, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor your loved one's memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
  • Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
  • Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections and assist you in the publication of the obituary in the newspaper(s) of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
  • Welcome your family and friends to our funeral home for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
  • Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
  • Select beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
  • In the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Access grief education and support materials, and with referrals to counseling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
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