The Mesnekoff family has served the Jewish community in Western New York for three generations.
Live streaming is here.
Mesnekoff Funeral Home now offers live video streaming. Ideal for loved ones unable to attend a service, but who would like to be a part in observing and sharing the day in real time. Contact us if you would like to hear more.
Reserve reception space.
You can now reserve our Hospitality Room for receptions catered through one of our approved vendors. Ask us about this if you are interested in learning more about our hospitality options.
History
The Mesnekoffs have been associated with the funeral business industry since 1935, when Nathan Mesnekoff started his first funeral home. In 1952 Nathan built Delaware Park Memorial Chapel where he was joined by his son Melvyn. In 1983, Melvyn's son Jay joined the firm.
Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc. is located in suburban East Amherst, New York. It is independently owned and operated by Jay L. Mesnekoff. Our facility is over 8,000 square feet and Mesnekoff Funeral Home caters specifically to the Jewish community.
Personalized Service
We work closely with the local Chevra Kadisha, and follow all necessary Jewish customs if so desired. We handle chapel, graveside and temple services. Our facility is conveniently located near all local temples and cemeteries. Live streaming is available for any type of service.
Mesnekoff Funeral Home works closely with different aftercare programs through the local temples and through Jewish Family Services. Jay is a licensed funeral director in Florida and New York State.
Mesnekoff Funeral Home, Inc. prides itself first and foremost on personalized and compassionate service. We will always be readily available for the needs of our families. We understand personal service and will meet your personal needs regardless of financial circumstances.
Affiliations
Jay Mesnekoff is a member of The New York State Funeral Directors Association and KAVOD - The National Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels. Jay is a past President of KAVOD - The National Independent Jewish Funeral Directors, in addition to various boards and committees and belongs to a local Masonic lodge.
Recent News:
Jay Mesnekoff attended the biannual meeting of KAVOD Independent Jewish Funeral Chapels. The meeting was held April 13-15th in New York City. Pictured in the photos beginning at the top from left to right: 1) Jay in Times Square; 2 & 3) Members attended the Neil Diamond Musical: A Beautiful Noise; 4) Executive Director, Jason Goldstein, and special member from Matthews Casket Co., Richy Adlman; 5) President of KAVOD, Joseph Sherman, and his wife, Lisa; 6, 7, 8 & 9) Dinner at the Wolf and Lamb on 48th St.; 10) Following dinner, Jay and fellow KAVOD members nearly took Eugene Levy and Paul Schaefer’s Uber by mistake!; 11 & 12) Membership meeting where Jay led the Kaddish prayer—it happened to be the yahrzeit for his grandmother, Ada Mesnekoff, and his grandfather, Joseph Klein; 13) Guest speaker, Christopher Farmer, NFDA General Counsel; 14) Member group photo
On March 14, 2024, we were honored to participate in a genizah (burial of sacred objects) held by Temple Beth Zion at their cemetery on Pine Ridge Heritage Boulevard in Cheektowaga. Pictured in first photo, Ysrael HaBahiyr of TBZ who initiated and led this project. Pictured in second photo from left to right: Maggie Early and Jay Mesnekoff of Mesnekoff Funeral Home; Ysrael HaBahiyr, Operations and Administrative Manager at TBZ; Lawrence Rubin, Treasurer of TBZ’s Board of Trustees. Thank you to the kind staff at Breton Cemetery Service for all of their help.
