How to Plan a Funeral

Use this section for a variety of resources on funeral planning. If considering cremation, we recommend you start with our introduction page on our affordable cremation service in Staten Island. We also have an excellent page with information on how to plan an affordable burial service in Staten Island. 

Also don't hesitate to contact us with any questions on funeral planning. We'll be happy to help.

Forms

We have provided New York City and New York State required forms here for your convenience.

Preparing For a Funeral Service

What is involved in preparing for a funeral service? The specific details largely depend on whether you are a member of the immediate or extended family, or simply a guest. Learn more about preparing for a funeral in this section of our website.

Plan a Cremation Service in Staten Island

Choosing cremation doesn't mean there can't be a remembrance service. Learn how to plan for the memorialization of a loved one through ceremony and remembrance.

How to Plan-a-Celebration of Life

Because it's an opportunity to showcase someone's unique life story and achievements, today's celebration-of-life is a deeply personal event. If you think such an event is the right choice for your situation, here's what should know about planning celebrations-of-life.

Funeral Service Trends

Today's families can choose from a wide variety of funeral services ranging from the traditional to a more personalized celebration-of-life. In this section, we invite you to learn more about the change in funeral service trends.

Funeral Planning Checklist

Sometimes a family can be left scrambling to arrange funeral funeral service quickly. Things can be forgotten and items may forget to be purchased. Here is a checklist for you to follow to make the process a little more simpler.