The Watson Funeral Home is a family owned and operated independent business that was founded in 1929 by the late Arthur Watson and operated by he and his wife, Lillian, until they retired in 1959, Ernest Ladd Jr. purchased the firm in 1962 and operated the funeral home until his retirement in 1992.

Ernest Ladd III then took over the family business and operated it along with his wife Jean, son, Ernest 'Chip' Ladd IV, and licensed funeral director and son in law, Ronald Naum.

In the spring of 2011, Ernest Ladd III announced the merger of the Watson Funeral Home, Inc. with the LaRobardiere Funeral Home, Inc. of Camden, NY which has been owned and operated by Oswego County native Mark F. LaRobardiere since 1983.

The Watson Funeral Home provides individually planned services and arrangements that meet the personal needs and wishes of each family that we serve. Our staff of dedicated funeral professionals is available to assist you in making those funeral service arrangements and handling the details of your requests. From service choices to casket selection, urns and burial vaults, keepsakes to funeral flowers, memorial markers to monuments and mausoleums as well as pre-need arrangements or medicaid planning, we will guide you through all aspects of the funeral or memorial service of your choice.

The Watson Funeral Home proudly serves the communities of Central Square, Bernhards Bay, Brewerton, Caughdenoy, Cleveland, Constantia, Hastings, Jewell, Mallory, Palermo, Parish, Pennellville, Sand Ridge, Schroeppel, and West Monroe, NY.