About Us

About Us

My wife and I both work at our business. My wife is a Medical Education Learning and Development Specialist at Albany Medical College. She does devote her time here, as well, with many aspects of the paperwork, greeting families and making sure that the facilities are maintained and constantly improved upon. I have been involved in funeral service for my whole life as both a manager and owner. I spend my time tending to day to day things here and attending continuing education classes to stay abreast of changes in embalming techniques, federal and local laws, and OSHA. I try to be available to help local organizations with whatever I can. I am a member of the Kinderhook Elks, the Fifties Group of Columbia County, treasurer of Ocean Fire Company #1 and Treasurer of the Chatham Lions Club, and President of Friends of the Tracy.

At French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home we are confident that you will find that any type of service can be arranged here and that every detail will be handled in a professional manner. Whether your arrangements take in personal requests or follow religious rites, we are here to assist. Our experience brings us the knowledge in all areas to help and guide you through the arrangement process

French, Gifford, Preiter & Blasl Funeral Home you can expect to receive the highest quality of funeral service available. We are dedicated to the families we serve and to the community in which we live. We also want to assure you that we are here not only when there is a death, but at any time there might be a later life issue, or question regarding funerals in general. It is our commitment to provide you with information, resources, and assistance for the many issues surrounding aging and health

Our firms have been providing to the families of our community since 1864.