to Wright-Beard Funeral HomeObituaries · Cortland, NY

Robert Beard founded Wright-Beard Funeral Home in 1891 as the Beard Memorial Home. The business was continued by his sons Karl and Ward Beard, and in 1940 Donald and Marjorie Beard joined the staff, maintaining the family's multi-generational presence in Cortland.

The funeral home provides both traditional funeral and cremation services. Families unable to attend services in person can participate through interactive online tributes that allow them to leave condolences, share memories, post photos, and light virtual candles.

to Wright-Beard Funeral Home is a funeral home located at 9 Lincoln Avenue in Cortland, NY 13045, within Cortland County. to Wright-Beard Funeral Home supports local families through the farewell process with care and attention to the details that matter most.

Families who choose to Wright-Beard Funeral Home have access to a range of service options, including traditional funeral services, cremation, memorial ceremonies, and graveside services. Every arrangement is tailored to reflect the life being honored — whether that means a traditional religious service, a simple cremation with a private gathering, or a personalized celebration of life. Staff work closely with each family to handle logistics, paperwork, and coordination with cemeteries, clergy, and other vendors.

Serving Cortland and the surrounding Cortland County area, to Wright-Beard Funeral Home provides a local presence that understands the traditions, faith communities, and cemeteries most important to the families it serves. to Wright-Beard Funeral Home also serves families from DeRuyter, Genoa, Homer, LaFayette, and Tully, and nearby towns across New York.

Whether you are making arrangements following an unexpected loss or planning ahead to ease the burden on your loved ones, to Wright-Beard Funeral Home can help you think through the decisions that need to be made. Pre-planning allows you to document personal wishes, lock in today's pricing for certain services, and give your family clarity during a time when clarity is hardest to find. Immediate-need arrangements are handled with urgency and compassion, often the same day.

Reach to Wright-Beard Funeral Home at (607) 756-2885 for availability, service times, or to discuss pre-planning options. Visitation and services are typically held at 9 Lincoln Avenue in Cortland; directions are available above for those traveling from out of town.

Below you will find recent obituaries and death notices announced by to Wright-Beard Funeral Home. You can also send sympathy flowers directly to the funeral home for any of the services listed, or learn more about grief support resources and what to expect in the days following a loss.