Ballston Lake ,  NY | 518-399-5022

Offering You Service and Choices Beyond Your Expectations.

A Lasting Family Owned Tradition

A Lasting Family Owned Tradition

Whenever we’re faced with difficulties, we find comfort in those we know and trust. 

People we can count on to do their very best to help us.
This is especially true when a loved one has died. If, at this very moment, this is your experience, please know the members of our professional staff are your friends and your neighbors. Each of us cares deeply about the people living in our community, and we will become your ally during this time…and long after.

With our years of experience, and highly professional, friendly and compassionate staff, Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home is the first choice for many area families each year.  

Our impeccable record of honesty and fair dealing with discretion speaks for itself. We are proud to embrace traditional values, diversity, and innovation in honoring the spirit and life of each person we serve. Townely & Wheeler Funeral Home offers a full selection of the following:

  • Funeral and memorial service options, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
  • Burial and cremation services
  • Natural choices, including Green Burials and Green Cremation
  • Diverse options for chapel, church or personal preference ceremonies.
​In order to provide your family peace of mind, Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home offers complete care, so that 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, we assure you that we will guide you through the process every step of the way to accomplish the following:

  • Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor his/her memory and pay tribute to his/her life achievements and experiences.
  • Create an atmosphere that is unique and appropriate for remembering your loved one.
  • 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.
  • Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
  • Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, at which you and your friends can build a legacy of of lasting significance 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.
  • Provide you with beautiful print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards, and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional and practical support you received from friends, co-workers, and community members.
  • Create a moving video tribute. A copy of this tribute is given to the immediate family, and additional DVDs can be made for those who would also like to have a copy.
  • Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
  • Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
  • Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
  • Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and death certificates. We also will assist with life insurance, veteran’s benefits, and Social Security claims.
Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.

Contact us today to explore the wide variety of choices available to you and your family. Or if you’d rather, and if your need isn’t immediate, send us an email.
Townley & Wheeler Funeral Home has become New York States first WMBE (Minority & Women Owned Business Certification) certified funeral home. It’s a distinction that sets her apart among more than 7,000 businesses certified as Women or Minority Business Enterprises – she’s currently the only funeral director on
that list. Linked below is the full article: 
A First for New York State
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