About Us
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In 1986, Bill Smith, former owner of Houghtaling & Hanley Funeral Home, Inc. in Canajoharie, purchased part ownership of the Swartz Funeral Home on Center Street in Fort Plain. He became the sole owner of the funeral home in 1991. He was later to use this facility to house the newly formed company known today as Fort Plain Funeral Home.
The Gray Funeral Home had been a Fort Plain institution since 1894 when it was known as the Dwandler and Gray Funeral Home. It operated under different owners for 102 years until the business was blended with Houghtaling Funeral Home. Our funeral home building on Center Street in Fort Plain dates back to the Erie Canal days. There have been many additions to the historical building over the years.
Additionally, the building is handicapped accessible with spacious handicapped restrooms. The chapel seats over 100 people. There is a parking lot for the convenience of family and friends.
Funeral Directors, Chris Hanley, continue to provide their professional services to the communities of Fort Plain and Canajoharie, at both facilities.
Caring for Families in Our Community
Cremation & Funeral Services of Amsterdam was created with a simple idea:
Families deserve compassionate care, meaningful choices and affordable options.
We understand that no two families are alike—and there is no single way to honor someone you love.
Some families want a simple cremation. Others want a traditional funeral with visitation and a service. Some prefer a graveside farewell, a church service, or a celebration of life at another location.
Our role is to listen, explain your options, and help you make arrangements that feel right for your family.
We are proud to provide a warm, modern environment where families can receive personal attention and compassionate guidance.
Local Family. Personal Care. Meaningful Farewells.
Cremation & Funeral Services of Amsterdam
Why Choose Us
Online Memorial
We can create a customized, online memorial for you to share with family and friends. The memorial includes the obituary and any photographs you wish to provide. It will serve as a place for visitors to post condolences, share memories, upload photos, and light candles in honor of your loved one.
Tribute Video
Tribute videos have become a heartfelt addition to the services offered by funeral homes. They beautifully blend cherished photos, video clips, and meaningful music into a touching montage that honors the life and cherished memories of a loved one. These videos offer a sense of closure and comfort during a difficult time, creating a lasting keepsake for grieving families and friends to share their grief and pay tribute. We excel in crafting these personal tributes, ensuring they capture the unique essence of the departed, providing a meaningful and comforting way to remember their life.
Ordering Flowers
We make it easy for friends and family to send flowers to your home or service to honor your loved one. We have partnered with local florists to offer the convenience of ordering directly from the obituary page of our website. You can also use this to select the flowers you would like at the service.
Sharing Service Details
We reduce the stress of contacting those who need the details of the service for your loved one. Through the online memorial on our website, we will post the dates and times of the service. You can then either share the memorial on your social media or copy the details from the site into an email or text.