NY Funeral Planning Services

Planning a funeral is one of the biggest and most important decisions you will make in your lifetime. Whether you're planning for yourself or a loved one, the first step is obtaining all the necessary information to make an informed decision.

Many people choose to plan their funeral and burial expenses in advance and in doing so, they receive great emotional relief for themselves and their loved ones. Prepaying your funeral will allow you to make your own funeral plans and more importantly, will spare surviving relatives and loved ones from the emotional burden of having to make decisions at a time of great stress and grief.

Whether you are pre-planning or planning a funeral for someone who has just passed away, many of the decisions are similar. Things you will need to think about include:
  • Burial or Cremation?
  • Do you want the full visitation, funeral service, interment at the cemetery and reception or just certain parts? All of these are compatible with cremation as well as cemeteries have options for interment of the urn.
  • Do you want a memorial service or celebration of life instead of a traditional service?
  • In addition to caskets and urns, there are a number of products to choose for different types of services. Burial vaults in particular are important if you are using a cemetery plot, as many cemeteries require them.
This section will help you make decisions by explaining what pre-arrangement is, what is involved, and what options are available in addition to how to plan a funeral if your need is immediate. If you are looking for how to get started with planning arrangements, please visit our funeral pre-planning section.