Funeral Planning
Letting go of a loved one is usually a very difficult process. In order to provide your family peace-of-mind, Colonial Funeral Home offers complete care, so you can focus on comforting each other as you prepare to say goodbye to someone dear to you.
Although there are many decisions you may have to make, we assure you that we will guide you through the entire process every step of the way. We promise to help you:
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Design the most fitting memorial or funeral service to honor their memory and pay tribute to their life achievements and experiences.
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Select the most appropriate products, including a casket, burial vault, cremation urn, cemetery or mausoleum, to fit your budget and suit your needs and desires.
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Write a fitting obituary to honor your loved one’s life experiences and social connections.
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Assist in the publication of the obituary in the newspapers of your choice.
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Create a Book of Memories™, a beautiful, permanent online memorial, where you and your friends can build a legacy of memories by archiving treasured photos and memories.
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Welcome your family and friends to any of our family funeral homes in Staten Island and New York City for your planned services, including a viewing, visitation, funeral or memorial service.
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Make all arrangements with regard to the services whether they are held at your place of worship, our funeral home, cemetery, or alternate gathering place.
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Provide you with beautiful funeral print materials, including memorial folders, prayer cards and book marks. We also offer personalized note cards for you to acknowledge the emotional support you received from friends, co-workers and community members.
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Provide an elegant hearse and funeral cars, as well as arrange for escorts.
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Help in the selection and on-site arrangement of floral tributes.
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Provide access to grief education and support materials, and referrals to counseling services.
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Prepare all paperwork, including vital record statistics, permits, filing and obtaining death certificates, and assistance with life insurance, veteran’s benefits and Social Security claims.
We hope you will turn to us for compassionate care and impeccable service. Our pledge is to honor your loved one and family with dignity, respect and personal attention to every detail.
Contact us today to explore the wide variety of choices available to you and your family.
Informational VideosThe educational power of video is outstanding. We offer these videos to help answer some of your questions regarding our product and service options.
How to Plan a FuneralWe understand very few people, except funeral directors, know about funeral planning. When it comes time to make arrangements on behalf of a loved one, this step-by-step guide to planning a funeral breaks the process down into do-able actions.
Pre-Arranging a FuneralToday, more and more people have come to realize the value in planning ahead for life's major milestones. In this section, you'll discover why funeral pre-planning is important, how it works, and exactly what's involved in pre-need funeral planning.
Immediate NeedFirst, let us say that we are so sorry for your loss. If at this time you would prefer to expedite your time with our staff in the funeral home you may submit the basic yet required information beforehand. Simply use the Immediate Need form to submit these details to our staff.