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Funeral Etiquette minutes absorbing what has happened
and discuss what you as a family expect to
happen over the next few days. Next, call
Like everything in society, funeral etiquette the funeral home – we can be reached 24
and what is expected of you has evolved hours a day at (631) 368-1235; we’ll take
over time. As always, common sense and it from there to help you plan services as
good discretion is the best guide to proper unique as your family. We handle everything
funeral etiquette. Here are a few notes on including church or fraternal organizations,
funeral etiquette. cemetery, and Social Security.
Express your condolences - it’s not easy to Do I need a Licensed Funeral Director?
come up with the words to offer sympathy
to someone who has just lost a loved one. New York State requires that a Licensed
Saying something like “I am sorry for your Funeral Director be present to personally
loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you supervise the transportation, interment,
and your family” is enough. If you can’t be entombment or cremation of the deceased.
at a funeral service in person, sending a Funeral Directors are required to file for the
card or leaving a message on a memorial death certificate as well as transportation
website is a perfect way to express your permits which allow the deceased to be
sympathy. moved from the place of death, funeral
home, or cemetery.
Dress appropriately - gone are the days of
dressing up in all black for a funeral, but jeans How much does a funeral cost?
and a t-shirt isn’t exactly acceptable either. Funeral homes are regulated by the Federal
You should still dress appropriately and Trade Commission; we publish a General
avoid any bright or flashy colors. Wearing Price List which is a generic list with prices
what you would wear for a wedding or a job of our regular offerings and services. Prices
interview would be the most appropriate. between funeral homes can vary widely,
and it is important to speak with a Licensed
Sign the register book - the family will Funeral Director to get an accurate price on
keep the register book as a memento for the type of service you expect.
years. Be sure to include your full name and
address. How do people pay for funerals?
Understanding the costs involved with a
Keep in touch - you may feel that the family funeral is very important. We accept cash,
needs their space and time to grieve, but a personal checks, as well as credit cards. We
simple phone call or note after the funeral will work with your estate attorney or life
lets the family know you care. The months insurance carrier to assign funeral benefits
following a death is when grieving friends to the bill. We will always honor the wishes
and family need the most support. of the deceased regardless of finance but if
finances are a concern, it is important you
Common Questions discuss this with your Funeral Director so
we can work out an arrangement before
you sign a contract for services.
What do I do when someone has passed
As a United States Veteran, will the
away?
Veterans Administration contribute to
The moments immediately following a my funeral expenses?
death are stressful and confusing. The most
important step is to take a few minutes Every veteran who has been honorably
as a family and decompress. Spend a few discharged or discharged due to a service
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