How to Reduce Funeral Costs
JUNE 1, 2022The loss of a loved one is difficult and life-altering, and unfortunately, planning and paying for the funeral can add to that struggle. Between the flowers, casket and plot, many...
What to Say at a Funeral
MAY 1, 2022Finding the right words to say to someone who has experienced a loss can be difficult. Navigating grief is a complex topic, and we can often find ourselves hesitant to...
Catholic Funeral Planning Checklist
APRIL 1, 2022Planning your loved one’s funeral can be an overwhelming task, and if they follow Catholic religious traditions, you may need to follow certain procedures to plan the funeral. Fortunately, when...
How to Plan Your Funeral in Advance
MARCH 1, 2022Planning your own funeral service may seem a little unconventional, and the thought of it likely doesn’t excite you. However, planning your funeral in advance can save generous amounts of...
What Happens if You Can’t Afford Funeral Costs?
JANUARY 26, 2022While funerals and memorial services are essential to help families and loved ones achieve a sense of closure, what happens if you can’t afford the funeral you want for your...
Who Is Responsible for Funeral Costs?
JANUARY 26, 2022When a loved one passes, one of the many practical questions that arises is who will pay for the funeral. While there aren’t any laws that specifically state who should...
Can You Pay for a Funeral in Installments?
JANUARY 26, 2022When someone we love passes, one of the next steps is finding the funds for a funeral service to honor their memory and celebrate their life. However, if you’re not...
What Is the First Thing You Do When Someone Dies?
JANUARY 25, 2022Experiencing the death of a parent or beloved family member is one of life’s most difficult and challenging times. There’s no manual on how to manage the loss of a...
Funeral Preplanning FAQs
JANUARY 25, 2022Funerals help you pay tribute to your loved ones who have passed. However, attempting to plan a ceremony soon after a death can be stressful. Fortunately, funeral preplanning helps you...
Guide to Buying a Casket: What You Need to Know
JUNE 30, 2021Buying a casket is a significant yet challenging task. Emotions are high and judgment can be cloudy, so it’s important to make sure you’re making a sound decision. Your loved...
How to Prepare for a Parent’s End-Of-Life Care
JUNE 30, 2021How to Prepare for a Parent’s End-Of-Life Care Preparing for the death of a parent is never easy. Grieving can be an intense process with many ups and downs. If your...
FEMA Covid Funeral Reimbursements
FEBRUARY 11, 2021FEMA announced that they would be reimbursing families of people who died of Covid from January 1 to December 31, 2020 up to $9,000 toward a funeral bill. You may...
Reasons to Preplan a Funeral
JANUARY 26, 2021Preplanning a funeral is something everyone should consider. Families often suffer the burden of an unexpected loss leading to financial stress, tension and a time crunch for the perfect service....
How to Prepare Children for a Funeral
JANUARY 21, 2021Deciding whether a young child should attend a funeral can be a difficult decision. Death is upsetting to deal with at any age, and parents and caregivers naturally want to...
Dealing with Grief During the Holidays
FEBRUARY 6, 2020While there are other critical dates and times that affect grieving people, the holiday season is the biggest stimulus to provoke memories and feelings about important people in our lives...
Grief and Children
FEBRUARY 6, 2020“Mommy, when is Grandma coming back?” Explaining Death to Children Somewhere in our later childhood, we develop an understanding of death. We begin to realize that it’s not like in...
How to Write an Obituary
FEBRUARY 4, 2020When a loved one has passed away, writing an obituary that honors their life can seem overwhelming. Don’t worry – your obituary will honor their life simply by the act...
How to Write a Eulogy
FEBRUARY 4, 20201. Interview family and friends Don’t feel that the complete weight of remembering your loved one is on your shoulders. Instead, ask family members or friends to share their stories...
Children and Funerals
FEBRUARY 4, 2020These lessons have been adapted from the book What About The Kids: Understanding Their Needs in Funeral Planning and Services. To order a copy of the book, contact The Dougy Center,...
Funeral Etiquette
FEBRUARY 4, 2020Proper funeral etiquette and the accepted customs of dress and behavior in a funeral have changed over time, but courtesy never goes out of style. As the premier Bronx funeral...
Death Certificates
FEBRUARY 4, 2020Death Certificates in New York City Death certificates need to be ordered directly from the New York City Department of Health if the person died within the City of New...
