History & Staff

Ever since we've opened our doors, we have approached life (and death) differently. While some just see the end of a loved one’s life as a time for grief and mourning, we prefer to think of it as a time for reflection, appreciation and even celebration. This is evident in everything we do, from the way we conduct our services to the amenities we choose to offer. We are not a burial ground. We are a close-knit community dedicated to honoring, sharing and preserving the amazing and inspirational stories that are life.

FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1929: Winston Kenneth David, licensed funeral director, owner of Brooks Memorial Home, Inc. and longtime resident of Yonkers, NY, departed this life on January 30, 2012. Winston K. David was born July 30, 1942, in Halifax Nova Scotia, Canada to Muriel lona David and the late Kenneth Nelson David. His early education was in Nova Scotia school system in Canada. Winston graduated in March of 1965 from McAllister Institute of Funeral Service. Winston married his sweetheart Helen R. David in 1963. After migrating to New York in 1960, Winston worked for Mt. Vernon Hospital as a security guard. Hearing a tip about a possible job lead in Yonkers, NY, Winston and Helen decided to visit Brooks Memorial Home, Inc. one summer day. Despite their sporty appearance the young couple hit it off immediately with Mrs. Pauline Brooks. He started his apprenticeship at Brooks Memorial Home, Inc. in 1968 and later acquired the business from the Brooks family in 1971. Winston was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church in Yonkers since 1970, He received numerous awards throughout the years from various organizations throughout Westchester.