H.E. Turner & Co. Funeral Home
H.E. Turner offers assistance to customers of Tomaszewski
Press release:
In recent days, Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral and Cremation Chapel LLC in Batavia has been accused of pre-need theft. During this unfortunate time, we would like to first and foremost like to extend our sincerest condolences to all those affected.
As a family-owned business since 1900, we consider the opportunity to serve the communities of Genesee County an absolute privilege. Our staff works diligently to provide you and your loved ones with the utmost respect and care and are humbled when we are granted the honor of doing so.
With that said, if you or a loved one held pre-need funeral arrangements with Michael S. Tomaszewski Funeral and Cremation Chapel LLC we want to help! We will assist in possible recovery of funds and can help to determine if you and your family qualify for donation of service from our funeral homes.
As lifelong residents of Genesee County, our family of funeral homes will continue to provide the highest standards for our community and we are dedicated to restoring the dignity your family deserves.
Please don’t hesitate to call – (585) 344-4295. Our lines are open 24/7 and as your neighbors, we’re here to support you through this difficult time. lease, allow us to earn your trust.
Sincerely,
Justin D. Calarco-Smith, Joshua J. Smith, Steven L. Johnson, Randy W. McIntire, James F. Smith
The Bohm-Calarco-Smith, H.E. Turner & Co. Inc., and Burdett & Sanford Family
Batavia native helping grieving families in NYC with body transports, H.E. Turner to assist this Saturday
David Penepent, a Mortuary Dcience professor, has been volunteering his time, along with two of his students, in New York City since April to assist with handling the remains of COVID-19 victims.
The 57-year-old Batavia native started "Hands with a Heart" to transport the bodies of those who have died from overwhelmed funeral homes to other states in behalf of grieving families.
Penepent was featured today in a story in The New York Times.
“It’s a godsend,” said Joe Neufeld Sr., the owner of the Gerard J. Neufeld Funeral Home in Queens, which is just blocks from Elmhurst Hospital Center in one of the hardest hit areas in the country. “He came out of nowhere to save us.”
This Saturday, staff from H.E. Turner, including Steve Johnson, who teaches with Penepent at SUNY Canton in the Mortuary Science Program, will join Penepent's team to help with the effort.
"We will be doing so voluntarily and without charge to the state, funeral homes, or families affected," Johnson said.
Local funeral homes take health and safety precautions for families suffering loss in these uncertain times
Press release:
We recognize that amid this pandemic, we all have fears and concerns for the safety of our families and loved ones. Unfortunately, death and grief do not pause during a crisis.
To that end, our firm cares about your safety, and we are taking every precaution to create a safe environment for you to honor those you have lost.
In accordance with New York State and the CDC guidelines, the following best practices will be instituted:
1. Funeral services, memorial services, and visitations will be limited to no more than 50 guests in the facilities at one time.
2. H.E. Turner & Co. is the first funeral home in Genesee County to provide streaming services on demand. We will continue to offer this service free of charge.
3. With the education we have received from the National Funeral Directors Association and the New York State Funeral Directors Association, we are utilizing the best preventative measures to ensure guest and staff safety, including but not limited to:
a. Increased sanitation throughout our facilities.
b. Providing hand sanitizer stations throughout the funeral homes.
c. Providing optional avenues for arranging services with families via telephone or video conferencing.
d. Utilizing social distancing during visitations and funerals by removing all temporary seating in our chapels and encouraging families to utilize a receiving line while not shaking hands, hugging, or kissing.
e. If you are not feeling well or are concerned about coming to the funeral home to pay your respects, we encourage you to leave a condolence on our website (www.bataviafuneralhomes.com)
Simply put, we want to assure you of the plan and procedures we have in place so that your family and loved ones feel comfortable and safe during these uncertain times. We are available 24/7 to answer any questions and concerns you may have, and will continue to monitor state regulation, county guidance, and CDC updates.
Yours in service,
Justin, Josh, Randy, Steve, and Jim
H.E. Turner & Co.; Bohm-Calarco-Smith; Burdett & Sanford Funeral Homes
Photos: Annual holiday remembrance service
H.E. Turner Funeral Homes hosted their annual Christmastime service of prayer and worship to remember loved ones who have passed in 2018.
Pastor Masha Rivers conducted the service at Northgate Free Methodist Church in Batavia.
