The Perna, Dengler and Roberts families have provided funeral and cremation services to western New York communities for generations. With a long history of professional, compassionate care, members of each family continue to uphold a tradition of excellence in funeral service for their friends and neighbors. In fact, Constance Perna, the daughter of funeral home founder Frank Perna, oversees day-to-day operations herself.
Amenities
Location
- Flexible event space
- Large capacity chapel
- Celebration of Life center
- Flexible chapel space
- Waterside views
- Monument and inscription services
- Coffee lounge
- Pet-friendly
Service
- Catered events
- Large reception area
- Event planning
- Arrangements by phone and email
- Tribute video production
- Audio and video equipment
- Meeting space
- In-home visitations
- Black car service
- Cemetery flower delivery
Religious & Cultural
- Multicultural funerals
- Feng shui design
- Catholic cemetery section
- Incense burning
- Ritual washing
Cremation
- Cremation remembrance jewelry
- Cremation cemetery options
- Option for home delivery of ashes
- Option for mail delivery of ashes
- Scattering assistance
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Our Difference
We want you to feel confident planning a funeral for yourself or a loved one. Here are some of the unique benefits we offer to help relieve your family of emotional and financial burdens.
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National plan transferability
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Personal Planning Guide
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Free online obituary
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Price protection
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Experts in honoring veterans
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Away from home protection
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Celebration of life
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Compassion help line
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100% Dignity Service Guarantee
Recent Obituaries
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"I cannot say enough about coni and her staff - outstanding does not even cover it! Honestly, they went beyond the call of duty, making the process so easy - handled every last detail. So grateful."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
May 2019
"This funeral home gave utmost dignity, respect and sincere compassion"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
May 2019
"Professional and courteous service. No second thoughts on my choice of funeral homes. Would definitely use them again when need arises."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
March 2019
"Outstanding service in all regards. Excellent facities, great staff. It couldnt have some better under the circumstances."
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
January 2019
"Outstanding and compassionate"
Verified Burial & Memorial Service Customer
December 2018
Upcoming Events
We cherish the community we serve and invite you to join us for our upcoming events.
Welcoming facilities, caring team
Our brick and stone funeral home on Maple Road in Amherst is convenient for those who live in Williamsville and the surrounding communities. Our services are designed to help you through one of the more emotionally challenging stages of life. The caring funeral directors at Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home guide you through the process of honoring your loved one in a unique and personal way.
Whether you choose a simple cremation with a scattering attended by only close friends and family; a full traditional funeral with hundreds gathering for a church service; or an elaborate outdoor celebration with live music, symbolic flowers and fitting mementos, our associates handle every detail.
We Honor Veterans
At Perna, Dengler, Roberts Funeral Home, we understand the unique needs of America’s veterans and their families. As a Level Four Founding Community Partner with We Honor Veterans, we are honored to serve our nation’s heroes and take this responsibility seriously. We have taken steps to ensure our staff is knowledgeable of all the benefits available to military veterans and their families.
In addition, we host community events annually in honor of our veterans and work closely with local veterans organizations. With respect, integrity and dignity, we will walk you through the steps of creating a veteran’s memorial service that truly honors the life and sacrifice of your loved one.
Modern and traditional funeral services
Perna, Dengler, Roberts serves people of all backgrounds—respecting a range of faiths, customs, traditions and lifestyles—and offers a caring heart, and patient, compassionate direction during a difficult time. As a modern funeral provider, we are prepared to assist you with everything from writing an obituary to creating a multimedia tribute.
Please contact us if you need immediate assistance or would like more information about our services. We are here for you anytime.
History
In 1955, Frank Perna opened Perna Funeral Home on Massachusetts Avenue on Buffalo’s west side. In 1963, he built a second location on Hertel Avenue in North Buffalo. The Massachusetts Avenue funeral home operated until 1970, when it closed.
In 2004, Frank’s daughter, Constance Perna, and her late husband, Michael Pellegrino, opened a state-of-the-art funeral home at 1671 Maple Road in Williamsville. Frank's Hertel Avenue location and the new Maple Road funeral home both became known as Perna-Pellegrino Funeral Home.
Mergers to accommodate growth
In 2008, the Perna-Pellegrino funeral homes joined with Dengler and Roberts funeral home group, which had formed in 1999, when the Dengler funeral homes merged with George J. Roberts and Sons. In July of the following year, the 2 Perna-Pellegrino funeral homes were renamed Perna, Dengler, Roberts.
Today, we operate as part of the Dignity Memorial® network of funeral, burial, cremation and cemetery service providers under Constance's steady guidance and expertise.