Our History
Early Years
In an era when sales tax, and income tax were non existent and an additional horse for the hearse cost a nickel, Nicholas J. Miller founded his funeral home. The year was 1889, he was 32 years old and the N.J. Miller Funeral Home was located in downtown Rochester, N.Y. at 92 North Clinton Avenue (near Main and State Streets). Nicholas was both a cabinet maker and an upholsterer who made his own caskets. He moved to 90 North Street and eventually to 100 North Street, where he remained in business until his death. Nicholas died in his home on Manitou Street on October 16, 1916, at which time the reins of business were turned over to his son, Edward A. Miller.

Edward J. Miller (Fourth Generation Owner)
Born in Rochester, N.Y. in 1951 to Edward and Margaret (Kellett) Miller, I have lived in Rochester my entire life. I married Lynda Blauw....READ MORE

Josh Miller (Fifth Generation Owner)
Born in 1978 to Lynda and Edward Miller I am a lifelong resident of Rochester. I married Sara (Smith) also a graduate of Penfield…..READ MORE

Matthew J. Miller
Certified PrePlan Consultant,
CPC NYS Licensed Funeral Director...READ MORE

Jarrod Krieger
NYS Licensed Funeral Director
I began working at Miller Funeral Homes in 2004....READ MORE

Francis “Joe” Martin, Jr.
NYS Licensed Funeral Director
Joe is a fourth generation Funeral Director who...READ MORE

Daniel Zysman
NYS Licensed Funeral Director
I am a fourth generation Rochesterian, and....READ MORE

Marika McMeans
NYS Licensed Funeral Director
I am a first generation Licensed Funeral Director born and raised in ...READ MORE

Patricia M. Carpenter
NYS Licensed Funeral Director...READ MORE

Shannon Lynd-Whalen
NYS Licensed Funeral Director
I have been at Miller Funeral Homes, Inc since....READ MORE

Patty A. Hite
Executive Assistant
Raised in Altoona, Pennsylvania by William and Elsie Gardner, upon my....READ MORE

Karen LaLonde
Executive Assistance to the President
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