Barter & Donnan Funeral Home

Category: Funeral home in Johnstown, New York

Address: 1 N Melcher St, Johnstown, NY 12095, USA

Phone: +15187627116

Opening hours

Sunday: Open 24 hours

Monday: Open 24 hours

Tuesday: Open 24 hours

Wednesday: Open 24 hours

Thursday: Open 24 hours

Friday: Open 24 hours

Saturday: Open 24 hours

Reviews

Pam Culver

Feb 27, 2022

Our family has been provided the services at both Barter and Donlon and AG Cole in Johnstown for several years and we can not say enough about the professional and caring services they provided us during such difficult times. We would highly recommend them in handling the care and funeral services of your loved one’s.

Audrey F. Fowler Fowler

Feb 5, 2021

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home was very receptive to all our needs for our mother . With the recent Covid virus it changed many plans put into place for our prearrangement. They were flexible and happy to assist. A very caring business.

Phyllis W

Dec 21, 2017

Everyone was very compassionate, helpful, and quick to respond to our needs. We appreciate all that they did for us.

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Questions & Answers

What is a columbarium?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

A columbarium, often located within a mausoleum, chapel or in a garden setting, is constructed with numerous small compartments (niches) designed to hold urns containing cremated remains.

What are the advantages of a mausoleum burial?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Mausoleum crypts are both clean and dry. They offer a viable alternative for those who simply have an aversion of being interred in the ground. Furthermore, with the growing shortage of available land for cemetery use, mausoleums will allow for a maximum number of entombments in a minimum amount of space.

Must I purchase a burial vault?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

In most areas of the country, state or local laws do not require that you buy a container to surround the casket in the grave. However, many cemeteries require that you have such a container so that the ground will not sink. Either a grave liner or a burial vault will satisfy these requirements.

Does a body have to be embalmed before it is buried?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

No, embalming is not required for burial. It is always your choice. Your decision may depend on such factors as whether the family selected a service with a public viewing of the body with an open casket; or to enhance the deceased's appearance for a private family viewing; or if the body is going to be transported by air or rail, or because of the length of time prior to the burial.

Can the family witness the cremation?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Yes, for a nominal fee. Our state-of-the-art cremation facility is set up to allow family members to be present when the body is placed into the cremation chamber. In fact, some religious groups include this as part of their funeral custom.

Can two cremations be performed at once?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Never. Not only is it illegal to do so, most modern cremation chambers are not of sufficient size to accommodate more than one adult. Thus it would be a practical impossibility to conduct multiple cremations simultaneously.

Are there vaults for cremated remains?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Yes, we offer urn vaults, designed for in-ground burial of cremated remains.

Can the vault be personalized?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Yes, we can show you the wide range of personalization choices, including customized nameplates and military insignias.

What is Perpetual Care?

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Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

"Perpetual Care" usually refers to the correct terms Permanent Care or Endowment Care. These Care funds are collected with each Interment Space sale to maintain the grounds, roads, and buildings of the cemetery.

Are cemeteries running out of space?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Just like other open spaces, cemeteries are impacted by increased population density in both urban and rural areas. Cemetery spaces are a finite resource, and as such, are at a premium in some regions.

Who pays for funerals for the indigent?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Other than the family, there are veteran, union, and other organizational benefits to pay for funerals. Most funeral directors are aware of the various benefits and know how to obtain them for the indigent. However, funeral directors often absorb costs above and beyond what is provided by agencies to insure the deceased a respectable burial.

What recourse does a consumer have for poor service or overcharging?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

While most funeral homes provide outstanding services, sometimes things can go wrong. Funeral service is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission and state licensing boards. In most cases, the consumer should discuss problems with the funeral director first. If the dispute cannot be solved by talking with the funeral director, the consumer may wish to contact the FTC by contacting the Consumer Response Center by phone, toll-free, at 1-877-FTC-HELP (382-4357); TDD: 1-866-653-4261; by mail: Consumer Response Center, Federal Trade Commission, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20580; or on the Internet at www.ftc.gov, using the online complaint form. You may also choose to contact the local Better Business Bureau, or your state consumer protection office.

Why are funerals so expensive?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

In some respects, funerals are a lot like weddings or birthday celebrations. The type and cost will vary according to the tastes and budget of the consumer. Not only that, a funeral home is a 24-hour, labor-intensive business, with extensive facilities (viewing rooms, chapels, limousines, hearses, etc.), these expenses must be factored into the cost of a funeral. Moreover, the cost of a funeral includes not only merchandise, like caskets, but the services of a funeral director in making arrangements; filing appropriate forms; dealing with doctors, ministers, florists, newspapers and others; and seeing to all the necessary details. Contrary to popular belief, funeral homes are largely family-owned with a modest profit margin.

Has this cost increased significantly?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Funeral costs have increased no faster than the consumer price index for other consumer items.

How much does a funeral cost?

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Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Funerals can cost as little as $1000 for a direct disposition. (Direct disposition includes registering the death, a basic casket or container, and transporting the deceased to a cemetery or crematorium) For an adult, full-service funeral, consumers choose to spend an average of $5000. This includes all professional services, including transfer-of remains, embalming, and other preparation; use of viewing facilities and the facilities for the ceremony; hearse, limousine, and the purchase of a casket.

Is it possible to have a traditional funeral if someone dies of AIDS?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Yes, a person who dies of an AIDS-related illness is entitled to the same service options afforded to anyone else. If public viewing is consistent with local or personal customs, that option is encouraged. Touching the deceased's face or hands is perfectly safe. Because the grief experienced by survivors may include a variety of feelings, survivors may need even more support than survivors of non-AIDS-related deaths.

Is cremation as a means of disposition increasing?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Yes, but not dramatically.

Can I have a visitation period and a funeral service if cremation is chosen?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Yes. Cremation does not preclude having a visitation period and a funeral service. Cremation is simply one option for final disposition of the body.

Is cremation a substitute for a funeral?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

No, cremation is an alternative to earth burial or entombment for the body's final disposition and often follows a traditional funeral service. We can assist you with the necessary information for a funeral with a cremation following or a memorial service.

Is embalming mandatory by law?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

No. But, certain factors of time, health and possible legal requirements might make embalming either appropriate or necessary. Please note that embalming may be required if the deceased is being transported by air to another country where local laws need be observed

What is the purpose of embalming?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Embalming sanitizes and preserves the body, retards the decomposition process, and enhances the appearance of a body disfigured by traumatic death or illness. It makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, thus allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them. Embalming the body enables mourners to view the deceased if they wish. The emotional benefits of viewing the deceased are enormous, particularly to those having difficulty dealing with the death.

What should I do if a death occurs while away from home?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Your funeral director can assist you if a death occurs anywhere on the globe. Contact your hometown funeral director of choice immediately. They will assume responsibility and coordinate the arrangements for the return of the deceased person to their community. They may engage the services of a funeral director in the place of death who will act as their agent.

What should I do if the death occurs in the middle of the night or on the weekend?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

We are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. All you need to do is place a call to us at (518) 762-3919. If you request immediate assistance, one of our professionals will be there within the hour. If the family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say good bye, it's acceptable. Then they will come when your time is right.

What do funeral directors do?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Funeral directors are both caregivers and administrators. In their administrative duties, they make the arrangements for transportation of the body, complete all necessary paperwork, and implement the choices made by the family regarding the funeral and final disposition of the body. As caregivers, funeral directors are listeners, advisors and supporters. They have experience assisting the bereaved in coping with death. Funeral directors are trained to answer questions about grief, recognize when a person is having difficulty coping, and recommend sources of professional help. Funeral directors also link survivors with support groups at the funeral home or in the community.

Why do we need an obituary notice?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

It is helpful to friends and the community to have an obituary notice published announcing the death and type of service to be held. A notice can be placed in a local newspaper, or on the Internet.

Why should we have a public viewing?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

There are many reasons to view the deceased. It is part of many cultural and ethnic traditions, and many grief specialists believe that viewing aids the grief process, by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death. Viewing is even encouraged for children, as long as it is their desire to do so, and the process is explained well.

Can I personalize my funeral service?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Absolutely, in fact, we recommend it. After all, the funeral is a celebration of life. Funeral directors are happy to discuss all options and ensure your funeral is tailored to your wishes. It may be personalized in many unique ways. Contact us at (518) 762-3919 to explore the possibilities.

What type of service should I have?

Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020
Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

Only you can answer that question. The type of service conducted for the deceased, if not noted in a pre-plan, is decided by the family. The service is usually held at a place of worship or at the funeral home. The service may vary in ritual according to religious denomination or the wishes of the family. The presence of friends at this time is an acknowledgment of friendship and support. A private service is by invitation only where selected relatives and a few close friends attend the funeral service. A memorial service is usually a service without the body present and can vary in ceremony and procedures according to the family's community and religious affiliations.

What is a funeral?

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Barter & Donnan Funeral Home | Oct 4, 2020

The funeral is a ceremony of proven worth and value for those who mourn. It provides an opportunity for the survivors and others who share in the loss to express their love, respect and grief. It permits facing openly and realistically the crisis that death may present. Through the funeral, the bereaved take that first step towards emotional adjustment to their loss.

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