Police Funeral Procession, Canarsie, Brooklyn - 1903

Fullerton Funeral Home was founded in 1903 by Daniel J. Fullerton in Canarsie, Brooklyn, NY. Mr. Fullerton originally ran a dry goods store, with caskets being one of the items sold. Through a series of events, this led him into the funeral home business.  

With the influx of families moving to Long Island from the City, his son, James E. Fullerton, opened the Baldwin branch on Merrick Road, a few doors from St. Christopher's Church in 1937. The funeral home was already well known to many new residents moving to Baldwin from Brooklyn. Jim's sister, Helen Ryan, also played a large role in helping families during funerals until her passing in 1995. The Brooklyn funeral home was sold in 1968. Daniel J. Fullerton, Jim's son, began working with his father in the funeral home at a very young age. He graduated from The American Academy of Funeral Service in 1962. With the passing of his father in 1976, Dan took over the reins as President.    

For three generations, Fullerton Funeral Home has served thousands of families at the most difficult time in their lives. Helping families plan a funeral that will be meaningful to them is so important because of the healing powers associated with the funeral rituals.

Daniel J. Fullerton passed very unexpectedly after a brief illness on December 29, 2004. His death has had a profound effect on so many. His wife, Barbara and son-in-law, Matthew Fritz, continue to work at the funeral home and carry on his legacy. Timothy J. Donohue, having been associated with the funeral home for over ten years, is now employed as their Licensed Manager.

You are invited to journey through our website and/or make an appointment for a tour of our funeral home to learn more about what we offer.

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Daniel J. Fullerton

James E. Fullerton

Helen Ryan

Daniel J. Fullerton