Our History
Our History
In 1927, Hugh Trudden founded what would eventually become McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc. Mr. Trudden established the funeral home in the Richmond Hill section of Queens, NY. He provided undertaking and mortuary services to the families of the greater Queens area, serving with great dedication and compassion. Upon his passing, his wife Hannah Trudden took over as owner and would eventually marry Jim McCourt. Mr. McCourt went on to earn his funeral director’s license and would continue the tradition of caring and distinction in Richmond Hill.
Hugh and Hannah Trudden’s boys Eugene and Donald would eventually take over the business. In 1959, they sold the Richmond Hill location and purchased Talmadge Funeral Home in Farmingdale, NY. The Farmingdale location became what is now known today as McCourt & Trudden Funeral Home Inc. One of 5 boys, Eugene’s son Joseph would continue the family tradition as a licensed funeral director and eventual owner in the late 80’s. Joe became a bedrock of the Farmingdale community, eventually serving as Mayor from 1992-2004. He also served the Farmingdale community and beyond as a lifetime member of the Farmingdale Fire Department and a highly decorated Suffolk County Detective for 20 years before retiring in 1993 to direct his full attention to the funeral home. This included an expansion of both the funeral home and parking facilities in 1990.
Joe and his wife Rosemary raised two sons, Joseph Jr. and William. They watched proudly as the boys continued the family tradition and became licensed funeral directors in 2008 and 2011 respectively. With the collaboration and input of the entire family, a significant renovation to the funeral home in 2013 has led to top of the line facilities to go along with the very best care and service the Trudden’s have been providing since 1927. With the sudden passing of Joe Jr. in 2014, and the loss of Joe Sr. to cancer in 2015, Rosemary Trudden has taken ownership with the leadership and guidance of William right by her side.
Today, William Trudden continues the legacy handed down from Hugh Trudden 90 years ago by providing dignified and affordable funeral and cremation services to the greater Farmingdale area.
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:
- Funeral and memorial services, ranging from traditional to uniquely innovative and personal
- Burial services and cremation options
- 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.