
The
Beecher Funeral Home, Inc of Pleasantville today still maintains
the same qualities and traditions established by its founder Sam
Beecher. I, William F. Flooks Jr., am a second generation funeral
director with 30 years of experience in the funeral profession and
still maintain Beecher Funeral Home as an independently owned and
operated funeral home. When Sam Beecher began servicing families
in 1928 he was determined to set his service standards high to create
a strong bond with families. The personal contact and association
with each family is what sets Beecher Funeral Home apart from others.
Renovations and expansions of the building have made Beecher Funeral
Home one of the latest and most attractive funeral homes in Northern
Westchester. It is located in a beautiful setting surrounded by
dogwood and magnolia trees, with landscaping setting off the building.
I have and will continue
to give that personal touch and caring to each family that we come
in contact with. It is through the intervention with each family
that enables them to begin the grieving process. Funeral Service
and Community Service go hand in hand as we strive to maintain the
trust that the community continues to put in us.
The Beecher Funeral
Home Inc., in Pleasantville, N.Y., is personally owned and supervised
by William F. Flooks, Jr. Bill is a second generation Funeral Director
who has been licensed by the State of New York for 30 years. He
grew up in the funeral industry with his father who was a N.Y.S.
licensed Funeral Director for 35 years, until his passing in 1988,
and Bill was able to learn many valuable aspects of life and funeral
service from him. Bill purchased Beecher Funeral Home Inc., in February
2004 and became only the third owner of this business started by
Sam Beecher in 1928. A 1973 graduate of St. Nicholas of Tolentine
HIgh School, in the Bronx, he then received a Bachelor of Science
Degree in Busines Management from LaSalle College in 1977, and a
Degree in Mortuary Science from the American Academy McAllister
Institute of Funeral Service in New York City. In 1994 Bill was
appointed Adjunct Professor of Embalming at A.A.M.I, and in 2001
he became the Director of Clinical Embalming.
Bill continues to remain personally active in the Pleasantville
community as a member of the Pleasantville Lion's Club and he was the 2006-2007, and is currently the 2007-2008 President of the Pleasantville Chamber of Commerce,
and is also a member of the Development and Advisory Board for Hospice
& Palliative Care of Westchester.
Bill currently resides in White Plains with his wife Debbie
and their 3 children, Billy, Liz and Jackie.