Hopler and Eschbach Marks 90 Years in Binghamton
The Binghamton funeral home, known for multiple generations of funeral directors, celebrated its 90th anniversary with congratulations from city officials.
Updated on Nov. 6, 2026 in Awards
Hopler and Eschbach Funeral Home marked its 90th anniversary, with Binghamton Mayor Jared Kraham and city council members delivering congratulatory remarks to the staff. The funeral home is located on the northside of Binghamton.
Why it matters
The milestone recognizes nine decades of service to the Binghamton community and highlights the continuity of a family-run business that has passed through multiple generations of funeral directors.
Hopler and Eschbach Funeral Home has operated for 90 years in Binghamton. The source does not specify the number of generations currently employed or any figures on services provided.
The players
Jared Kraham
Jared Kraham is the Mayor of Binghamton, New York, who delivered congratulatory remarks to the funeral home staff.
Kurt Eschbach
Kurt Eschbach is the owner of Hopler and Eschbach Funeral Home, who has invested in the business.
The details
Binghamton officials delivered congratulatory remarks to the funeral home staff during the anniversary recognition. Owner Kurt Eschbach has invested in the funeral home, which has multiple generations of funeral directors working there.
Timeline
Anniversary recognition reported on November 6, 2026.
Season Trajectory
Family-owned funeral homes in New York have historically carried forward service through successive generations of directors, a model Hopler and Eschbach continues after nine decades. The anniversary places the business within that long-standing pattern of local continuity.
Binghamton residents who use local funeral services may find that a long-established, family-run provider serves the northside neighborhood. The anniversary recognition does not indicate any change in service offerings or pricing.
The takeaway
Long-standing family businesses like Hopler and Eschbach often build community trust through continuity across generations. Residents looking for local services can value a provider whose experience spans nine decades.
Further reading
Explore more local recognitions in the Awards section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Wbng.
