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- 323 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223
Russian Funeral Home in Brooklyn, NY
Big Apple Funeral Home is a trusted Russian funeral home serving Brooklyn’s Russian-speaking community. Located at 323 Avenue U in Gravesend, just minutes from Sheepshead Bay, Brighton Beach, and Bensonhurst, our caring staff speaks Russian and understands the customs and traditions that matter most to Russian and Eastern European families. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call (718) 755-0400.
Why Families in Brighton Beach, Sheepshead Bay & Gravesend Choose Us
Southern Brooklyn is home to one of the largest Russian-speaking communities in the United States. Brighton Beach, often called “Little Odessa,” along with Sheepshead Bay, Gravesend, Bensonhurst, and Manhattan Beach, has welcomed families from Russia, Ukraine, and across the former Soviet Union for generations. Because our funeral home is right here in Gravesend, we have spent years serving these families in their own language and according to their own traditions. That closeness and familiarity bring real comfort during a painful time.
Compassionate Care in Your Language
Losing a loved one is overwhelming, and language should never add to the burden. Our Russian-speaking team guides you through every decision, from the first phone call to the final arrangements, clearly and patiently in Russian or English. We handle the paperwork, coordinate with cemeteries and churches, and make sure nothing is lost in translation.
Honoring Russian and Orthodox Traditions
We respect the customs that bring comfort to Russian Orthodox and Eastern European families, including traditional open-casket viewings, Orthodox funeral services, and memorial observances such as the 9th and 40th day remembrances. Whether your family observes religious rites or prefers a secular farewell, we tailor every detail with dignity and care.
Funeral, Cremation, and Repatriation Services
Our services for the Russian community include traditional funeral services, cremation, and pre-planning. We also provide international funeral shipping and repatriation for families who wish to lay a loved one to rest in Russia, Ukraine, or another country. View our transparent price list for details.
We are here for your family 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Call Big Apple Funeral Home at (718) 755-0400.