J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home
About Us
Experience You Can Trust
In 1913, John W. Embser purchased the struggling firm of James Earl. With the funeral parlors across from Fassett House and the two horse drawn carriages acquired from this transaction, he founded the Embser Funeral Home. The beginning years were difficult, but the Embser Funeral Home eventually gained a foothold in the local funeral business. After 10 years, he purchased property on West State Street, and the funeral home moved to its current location, with the family residence next door.
Walter and Richard Embser took on the task of running the funeral home, after many years of assisting their father. Following his death, the funeral home was renamed the J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home, and it still holds that name.
Both sons had been trained at the Syracuse Embalming School, and were well equipped to run the funeral home. In 1951 the family residence was remodeled into a second funeral parlor, allowing two funerals be held at once. In 1960, the Olmstead Funeral Home in Belmont was purchased, further expanding the Embser Funeral Home. Also in that year, Dave Gardner, Walter Embser’s son-in-law, joined the firm.In 1976, Richard Embser died of a heart attack. Only months later his son John Embser, who had just completed studies at SUNY Canton, joined the firm. In 1980, Walter Embser passed away. Six years afterward, Walter Gardner, Walter Embser’s grandson, became a member of the firm. In 1988, as the funeral home celebrated its 75th anniversary, it was again remodeled into its present state. 90 years after its founding, J.W. Embser Sons Funeral Home remains committed to providing compassionate service for all your funeral related needs. We appreciate the trust that that has been accorded to us by area families during these past 90 years, and hope to continue to serve the families of Allegany County for many years to come.
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