Our History

Our History

The Beecher Flooks Funeral Home, Inc of Pleasantville today still maintains the same qualities and traditions established by its founder Sam Beecher. I, William F. Flooks Jr., am a second generation funeral director with 31 years of experience in the funeral profession and still maintain Beecher Flooks Funeral Home as an independently owned and operated funeral home. When Sam Beecher began servicing families in 1928 he was determined to set his service standards high to create a strong bond with families. The personal contact and association with each family is what sets Beecher Flooks Funeral Home apart from others.
Renovations and expansions of the building have made Beecher Flooks Funeral Home one of the latest and most attractive funeral homes in Northern Westchester. It is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by dogwood and magnolia trees, with landscaping setting off the building.
 
We have and will continue to give that personal touch and caring to each family that we come in contact with. It is through the intervention with each family that enables them to begin the grieving process. Funeral Service and Community Service go hand in hand as we strive to maintain the trust that the community continues to put in us. 
 
The Beecher Flooks Funeral Home Inc., in Pleasantville, N.Y., is personally owned and supervised by William F. Flooks, Jr. Bill is a second generation Funeral Director who has been licensed by the State of New York for 41 years. He grew up in the funeral industry with his father who was a N.Y.S. licensed Funeral Director for 38 years, until his passing in 1988, and Bill was able to learn many valuable aspects of life and funeral service from him. Bill purchased Beecher Funeral Home Inc., in February 2004 and became only the third owner of this business started by Sam Beecher in 1928. A 1973 graduate of St. Nicholas of Tolentine High School, in the Bronx, he then received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Management from LaSalle College in 1977, and a Degree in Mortuary Science from the American Academy McAllister Institute of Funeral Service in New York City. In 1994 Bill was appointed Adjunct Professor of Embalming at A.A.M.I, and in 2001 he became the Director of Clinical Embalming. In 2009 my son Billy, a Marist College graduate, joined me as a licensed funeral director becoming the third generation of funeral directors in the Flooks Family.
 
Bill continues to remain personally active in the Pleasantville community as the Immediate Past President of the Pleasantville Lions Club, is also currently the President of the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce, Co - Chairperson of the Development Advisory Board as well as the Vice Chair of the Board of Directors for Hospice of Westchester and a Board Member of the NYS Funeral Directors Tribute Foundation.
 
Bill currently resides in White Plains with his wife Debbie.

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, 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 their 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.
  • Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers 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.
  • Provide you with 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.
  • 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 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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