The Story Behind William J. Burke & Sons Funeral Home

Thursday, June 29, 2023

History Museum education director Jacqueline Bunge, writer Carol Godette and Burke & Bussing's Mark Phillips discussed the history of William J. Burke and the legacy of the Burke Funeral Home, which has served countless Saratogians with dignity and respect for more than 100 years. The illustrated presentation highlighted aspects of Victorian funeral customs and practices, as well as the history of this funeral home from 1878 to the present.