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Hoy Funeral Home Hoy Funeral Home in West Seneca has provided funeral and cremation services to the western New York

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Susan R. Crosby, who passed away on October 29, 2026, at a...
10/30/2026

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the family and friends of Susan R. Crosby, who passed away on October 29, 2026, at age 86. May cherished memories bring comfort to all who loved her.

There are no services scheduled at this time. Please contact the family directly regarding future arrangements.

To view Susan’s tribute page and share a message of sympathy:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/13101155

A: All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween) evolved from ancient Celtic festivals remembering the dead. Visiting cemeteries and ligh...
10/30/2026

A: All Hallows’ Eve (Halloween) evolved from ancient Celtic festivals remembering the dead. Visiting cemeteries and lighting candles began as a way to honor spirits and ancestors.

**Unsure What to Do at a Funeral?**Maybe you haven’t attended one before. Maybe the family’s traditions are different fr...
10/29/2026

**Unsure What to Do at a Funeral?**

Maybe you haven’t attended one before. Maybe the family’s traditions are different from your own.

Start by reading the service announcement carefully for the family’s wishes, including attire, flowers, donations, and whether a gathering is private.

If you’re unsure about a custom or what to expect, call the funeral home and ask. You don’t need to feel embarrassed—we answer these questions because helping people feel comfortable is part of caring for a family.

Find helpful etiquette guidance:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/support-friends-and-family/funeral-etiquette-guide

**What Should We Bring to the Funeral Home?**After a loss, even gathering information can feel overwhelming.Before your ...
10/28/2026

**What Should We Bring to the Funeral Home?**

After a loss, even gathering information can feel overwhelming.

Before your arrangement appointment, ask the funeral home for a checklist. It can help you gather personal information, any existing funeral or cemetery arrangements, and the details needed to begin planning.

Also think about what you want us to know about your loved one—their personality, their traditions, and what mattered most to them.

If something is missing or you’re unsure where to begin, tell us. We’re here to help you work through it.

View Dignity Memorial’s checklist:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/immediate-need/arrangement-conference-checklist

**You Don’t Need All the Answers to Start**“What happens at a funeral preplanning appointment?”It starts with a conversa...
10/27/2026

**You Don’t Need All the Answers to Start**

“What happens at a funeral preplanning appointment?”

It starts with a conversation about your wishes, your questions, and what matters to you. You don’t have to arrive with every detail decided, and Dignity Memorial doesn’t require you to bring documents to that first meeting.

Write down the questions you’ve been putting off. Bring someone you trust if you’d like. We can help you understand the options, one step at a time.

Here’s what to expect:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/pre-planning/planning-your-funeral/what-to-expect-at-funeral-pre-planning-meeting

**Save the Recipe. Share the Story.**Was it Sunday sauce? A holiday pie? The cookies everyone hoped they’d bring?A favor...
10/26/2026

**Save the Recipe. Share the Story.**

Was it Sunday sauce? A holiday pie? The cookies everyone hoped they’d bring?

A favorite recipe can hold a whole family’s memories. This week, consider making a copy of a handwritten recipe and adding a few words about the person behind it—when they made it, who loved it, or the ingredient they never actually measured.

Those familiar foods can also become a meaningful part of a memorial gathering, giving people something to share while the stories come naturally.

Explore ideas:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/memorial-services/planning-a-celebration-of-life/catered-receptions

**It’s More Than a Closet**Their favorite sweater. A handwritten note. The coffee mug they reached for every morning.Sor...
10/25/2026

**It’s More Than a Closet**

Their favorite sweater. A handwritten note. The coffee mug they reached for every morning.

Sorting through someone’s belongings can bring back memories you weren’t expecting. If you’re facing that task, try starting with one drawer or a few items, and ask someone you trust to sit with you.

When circumstances allow, give yourself time before making decisions about the things that feel especially personal. It’s okay to pause.

Read more:
https://www.dignitymemorial.com/grief-and-sympathy/losing-a-loved-one/cleaning-out-loved-ones-closet

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3855 Seneca Street
West Seneca, NY
14224

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