Planning ahead

There’s a lot that goes into planning a funeral, but making those arrangements beforehand gives you time to consider all of your options and make sure that you’re covering all of the necessary details. Making funeral arrangements at the time of loss is extremely difficult for those left behind. When the funeral, and sometimes even payment, have

been arranged in advance, most of the decisions have been made, sparing uncertainty and confusion at a time when emotional stress may make decisions difficult.

What should I prepare for?

Things to consider when pre-planning a funeral include:

  • Decision to have a burial or cremation
  • Consideration of a church ceremony or any clergy during the service
  • Selection of a casket
  • Selection of prayer cards
  • Selection of floral arrangements

How do I start planning?

In person

Please call us at (718) 745-1445 to set up an appointment to discuss pre-planning with a caring professional.

Online planning form

Immediate Need Form

Our simple planner provides an easy, guided way to think through your funeral arrangements and make plans in advance.  

USE THE FORM BELOW TO BEGIN PRE PLANNING

Once your form is submitted, someone from our funeral home will reach out to guide you through the next steps.

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Online Planning Form

Use our Simple Planner was designed specifically to provide you with an alternative way of considering funeral arrangements at your time of need.

Use the form below to begin pre-planning

How do I start planning?

In person

Please call us at (718) 745-1445 to set up an appointment to discuss pre-planning with a caring professional.

What should I prepare for?

Things to consider when pre-planning a funeral include:

  • Decision to have a burial or cremation
  • Consideration of a church ceremony or any clergy during the service
  • Selection of a casket
  • Selection of prayer cards
  • Selection of floral arrangements

Online Planning Form

Immediate Need Form

Our simple planner provides an easy, guided way to think through your funeral arrangements and make plans in advance.  

USE THE FORM BELOW TO BEGIN PRE PLANNING

*Also include the name of the last person buried here if you know

Once your form is submitted, someone from our funeral home will reach out to guide you through the next steps.

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Lets Your Wishes Be Known

The death of a loved one often brings about unwarranted stress and turmoil among families. One family member wants one thing, while another family member wants something different. By planning ahead, you help prevent those disagreements by letting your family know what your wishes are and how you want your funeral service to be carried out and your business handled.

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Peace of Mind

Our staff guarantees we will carry out the arrangements you want, just as you directed. Once the plans have been arranged, you and your family can rest easy knowing that at the time of death, those uncomfortable decisions have been made. In a time when a family should be able to easily grieve, preplanning allows for that to happen.

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Flexible Funding Options

When you preplan your funeral arrangements, there are more options when it comes to funding the funeral. A preneed insurance policy, life insurance policy, or other payment options can all be arranged before the time of death. At the time of death, services must be paid in full, so having options ahead of time can also reduce other stress related to losing someone.

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Relieves The Burden From Family

Following the death of a loved one, there are more than 150 decisions that have to be made within the first day or two following the death. Those stressful decisions on top of the stress of grieving a loss can be eliminated by arranging your final wishes ahead of time. If those decisions are made, your loved ones aren’t left wondering what you would have wanted and how they should proceed with funeral plans. With those decisions out of the way, your loved one can begin the healing process sooner.

Common Questions about Preplanning

  • What steps are involved in prearranging a funeral?

    The first step would be to write down your wishes. Indicate if you would prefer burial or cremation. Write down your ideas for the service you would like, cemetery choice, etc. If you've made those choices, or even if you're unsure, schedule a time to meet with one of our funeral directors who can explain the different service options, merchandise choices, as well as the different ways to pay for the funeral.

  • What information do I need to prearrange a funeral?

    You'll need basic information about yourself or the person you are planning for, such as date of birth, marital status, parents' full names, etc. Besides the biological information, you'll need to choose burial or cremation, what type of service you'd like, what cemetery to use, etc. Our caring staff will help you with this process.

  • Do I have to pay in advance?

    Preplanning is merely making your wishes known; however, most families who do this choose to pre-fund their funeral as well. Doing so will relieve the financial burden on your family and offer peace of mind to you.

  • Can I transfer my plans to or from another funeral home?

    If you have plans at another funeral home and would like to move them here, we will help you do that. If you move from the area and would like to transfer your arrangements to another funeral home, we will assist you with that as well.