As the third generation to serve Western New York, Joseph P. Lombardo is proud of the heritage and service associated with Lombardo Funeral Home. Founded in1907 on Swan Street in Buffalo by their grandfather, Joseph Lombardo Sr., the business has led the way over the years in instituting several features to ease the pain that comes with the loss of a loved one. Perhaps the most innovative of these features is their 60-month pre-arrangement plan, with no interest when paid within five years. Lombardo's also offers a guaranteed price lock on complete funeral costs to ease the financial burden of pre-payment "We're very service-oriented," said Joseph P. Lombardo, "and we believe our attention to service is what sets us apart from other funeral homes." This philosophy is exemplified in the caring and compassion that greets each visitor to any of the four Lombardo Funeral Home locations. From opening your car door upon arrival, to having attendants on staff, to an ever-present Lombardo family member, a grieving family is guided through diffi­cult tasks and decisions, including help with Social Security and insurance claims, rail­road retirement funds, ownership transfers, etc.

Few people are prepared emotionally to deal with a death in the family, and even fewer are comfortable making the necessary funeral arrangements. "It is a director's professional obligation to see to it that the arrangements go smoothly," Lombardo added. "What makes a difference is his personal commitment to making the family feel at ease and assuring that their personal needs are met. The best director is one who will treat your family with the same consideration that he would treat his own."

Joseph Lombardo Sr. would be pleased to know his credo is still the heart of the business he founded 100 years ago. His wife and three sons, and now his grandchildren, carry on the tradition of unsurpassed quality and dedication to the families of Western New York. For more information on funeral pre-planning, contact any of the five Lombardo Funeral Homes.